Naguri Chouna Japanese Carpenter Adze - 100mm

Smith name: Unknown

Steel: Carbon Steel

Blade length: 105mm

Blade width: 100mm

Shape: Naguri (名栗型)

Manufacture Era: Before 1960

Blade Weight (without sheath): 627g

Accessories: Beautiful sheath made by the carpenter

Size of the "Yama no Takasa"; "Kogomi"; "Obake" : 170mm; 12mm; 540mm 「To understand the specific meaning of these three sizes, please refer to my blogー "The ideal Adze handle chosen by professional carpenters"」

Additional Information: Used, in good condition. I purchased it from a retired carpenter in Saitama in 2 yers ago. This was his favorite tool when he was young. As he used the chouna less and less, he sharpened it and kept it carefully until I bought it.

This adze is mainly used for processing a decorative finish called “Naguri”. Please refer to the video in the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiGN4PE2P8Q

Due to the carpenter's advanced age, he was unable to give me more information about the blade. Although it does not have any mark indicating the identity of the blacksmith, but judging by the precision of the blade’s finish, it was made by a highly skilled blacksmith.