Gyakume-Hataki Japanese Traditional Barrel Craftsman tools

Smith name: Unknown

Blade length: 110mm

Total length: 330mm 

Blade Width:  about 46mm

Manufacture Era: Unknown

Weight: 440g

Accessories: -

Additional Information: Used. A tool similar to the Nata called Gyakume-Hataki(逆目はたき). It is one of the tools for traditional barrel craftsmen. To make it easier to cut against the grain of wood, use it to break up the continuity of the wood fibers before using the plane.

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