Suminagashi-Ken-Nata Japanese Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi Although this chisel does not

Although this chisel does not have any marks with information about the blacksmith

the two sides of the blade are concave to reduce the friction with the wood on both sides of the mortise when in use

and in 2003 he received approval to make swords from the Agency for Cultural Affairs

in good condition

Suminagashi-Ken-Nata Japanese Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi Although this chisel does notSmith name: Takaki Junichi (, 1939~April 2019) Steel: Carbon Steel Jigane: Kamaji Cutting edge length: 220mm Total length: 305mm Blade Width at heel: about 38. 0mm Spine thickness at handle: about 5. 9mm Blade thickness: about 6. 3mm Wooden handle: Japanese White OakShirakashi Manufacture Era: Around 2000 Blade weight: 334g Accessories: Additional Information: Unused. Well preserved by collectors. The Jigane part of the blade uses Kamaji, which is