Authentic Tosa Fire Hatchet Aogami Steel Split 210mm “Gokujo” [Bamboo Hatchet]

Total length: approx. 365mm Blade length: approx. 210mm Back thickness: approx. 5mm Weight: approx. 340g double-edged Authentic sharpness and durability that can withstand professional use! This is the highest quality bamboo split hatchet made by a very skilled Honmamon hatchet blacksmith in Tosa. Uniform board thickness, straight back and cutting edge, and sharp blades are all carefully crafted with great care and attention to detail. The steel used is aogami steel, which is hard, durable, and sharp. Each piece is made by splitting the soft iron (base metal) into two pieces using a high-temperature hammer, inserting steel in between by hand, and skillfully creating the mold using a hammer. This is not a cheap product made of lightly pounded composite wood. He is a well-trained ``honmamon''. A true tool that can be used in outdoor field scenes. Ideal as a practical portable item for Satoyama conservation, villa maintenance, camping, fishing, mountain climbing, etc. It is very useful not only for splitting bamboo, but also for splitting and shaving small firewood (maki). Of course, it is also suitable for bamboo crafts such as bamboo strips, bamboo dragonflies, and bamboo baskets.