Japanese Made Hand Axe

Laminated blade for sharpness and strength

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THIS ITEM

  • High Carbon steel blade, 4-1/2" long.
  • Strong white oak handle, 13" overall length.
  • Bearded shape for better control.
  • Great for splitting kindling and precise cuts.
  • Made in Japan by expert blacksmiths.
Japanese Made Hand Axe
11P23.06
Japanese Made Hand Axe
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Description

This is a tough axe with great balance. The white oak handle is strong and comfortable. The 4-1/2" High Carbon steel blade has a "bearded" shape, which brings the center of gravity closer to your hand. The fully forged Japanese milled HighCarbon steel gives the super-sharp edge great strength. It will be particularly good for splitting kindling. Overall length: 13". This unusual design is based on an axe from the Kofun period in the 3rd Century. It's made for us by blacksmiths in the Niigata prefecture. Japanese tools frequently look different, but those that try them inevitably find them wonderful to use.

 

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11P23.06 Japanese Hand Axe

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Overall rating: 4.6056337 / 5 from 71 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Japanese hand axe offers a unique design with a strong white oak handle and a sharp High Carbon steel blade. Customers praise its balance, quality, and effectiveness for splitting kindling. The tool is well-crafted and comes with a sheath.

Summary topics

  • Overall Tool Quality: 22%
  • Blade Sharpness: 13%
  • Product Balance: 13%
  • Hatchet Performance: 11%

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Review highlights

  • "Great quality, razor sharp edge, a knife as beautiful as it is sturdy."Jon H.
  • "If you need a sharp nice handling hatchet for cutting kindling this tool is well worth considering."Lori
  • "Perfect size and weight very high quality. . . did I mention it's sharp."Mark H.

Reviews

Very finely made

"Really nice in the hand"

Michael M. (5/5)

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John H. (5/5)

Well made product that will

"Well made product that will serve my kindling purposes. Only complaint are the stickers on the handle, will be a bear to remove them. Can you try hang tags instead?"

Richard C. (5/5)

Great for a beginner!

"I’m new to working with an axe for carving. I was impressed with how I was able to make the needed cuts with such ease."

Eva J. (5/5)

Good size, balanced feel.

"Good size, balanced feel."

Regi T. (5/5)

Great Hatchet

"Perfect little hatchet for splitting kindling. Good quality Japanese steel! Very happy with it."

Scott C. (5/5)

Sharp and Comfortable to Use

"I like this hatchet! It's great to be able to slide your hand right behind the head for precision work, then hold the bottom of the handle for full-force swings. It's sharp enough to use on arrival, and it takes down unwanted saplings with just a few strokes."

Dana (5/5)

Japanese hand axe

"Great tool I only wish it came with a sheath,good weight it wields easily"

James A. (5/5)

Beautiful form follows incredible function.

"Great quality, razor sharp edge, a knife as beautiful as it is sturdy. It is the most macho gardening tool I've ever seen."

Jon H. (5/5)

Good steel Fasteners are kinda

"Good steel Fasteners are kinda cheesy for the handle. Great design"

Mike B. (3/5)

Q&A

How much does this weigh?
Sarah, the axe weighs 1.65 lbs. Thank you.
Does this axe come with a sheath and/or is there a sheath for sale separately that fits it?
GK, I'm sorry ,we dont have a sheath for this axe. It's made in Japan and they havent supplied any sheaths. Unfortunately none of our other sheaths fit either. It's an unusual shape. Thank you.