Nata Japanese Single-Bevel Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi For Right Hand - 180mm

Smith name: Takaki Junichi (高木順一, 1939~April 2019)

Steel: Carbon Steel

Jigane: Wrought iron(Kamaji)

Cutting edge length: 180mm

Total length: 370mm 

Blade Width at heel:  about 43.0mm

Spine thickness at handle: about 4.9mm

Blade thickness: about 5.2mm

Wooden handle: Japanese White oak（Shirakashi）

Manufacture Era: Around 2000

Blade weight(without sheath): 449g

Accessories: Custom sheath made by skilled woodworkers

Additional Information: Unused, in good condition. Well preserved by collectors.The protrusion on the front of the wooden sheath is joined to the body using a precise dovetail joint. The block features a horizontal hole, allowing a cord to pass through for securing the blade and for wearable carry.

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. This Nata was custom-made by a knife collector around 2000.