Nata Japanese Single-Bevel Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi For Right Hand - 210mm

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

Steel: Carbon Steel

Jigane: Wrought iron(Kamaji)

Cutting edge length: 210mm

Total length: 428mm 

Blade Width at heel:  about 39.0mm

Spine thickness at handle: about 5.9mm

Blade thickness: about 6.2mm

Wooden handle: Japanese White oak（Shirakashi）

Manufacture Era: Around 2000

Blade weight(without sheath): 565g

Accessories: Custom sheath made by skilled woodworkers

Additional Information: Unused, in good condition. Well preserved by collectors. The sheath's front protrusion includes a horizontal bore, allowing a rope to pass through for blade retention and 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.