Suminagashi-Ken-Nata Japanese Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi and in 2003 he received

and in 2003 he received approval to make swords from the Agency for Cultural Affairs

Blade length: 105mm

This chisel was only made in two sizes

Additional Information:  Used

the two sides of the blade are concave to reduce the friction with the wood on both sides of the mortise when in use

Suminagashi-Ken-Nata Japanese Hatchet Knife By Takaki Junichi and in 2003 he receivedSmith name: Takaki Junichi (, 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 OakShirakashi 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