Suminagashi-Ken-Nata Japanese Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi

Smith name: Takaki Junichi (高木順一, 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 Oak（Shirakashi）

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 easy to sharpen.

The wooden handle is not installed. 

The branded mark used is provided by the wholesaler. Takagi Junichi's blacksmith shop is located in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. He mainly makes high-quality Chouna and Nata. He opened his own business in 1957.