{"product_id":"ajikataya-japanese-hatchet-machete-single-edged-white-oak-handle-kataba-180mm-nata-knife","title":"\"AJIKATAYA\" Japanese Hatchet \/ Machete Single-Edged White Oak Handle. KATABA 180mm (NATA Knife)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"AJIKATAYA\" Japanese Hatchet \/ Machete Single-Edged White Oak Handle. KATABA 180mm (NATA Knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree HONMAMON Stars (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/blogs\/news\/honmamon-stars\" title=\"What is HONMAMON Stars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced by Mutsumi Hinoura (Ajikataya Brand).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length 180 mm (7inch) Total length 415mm (16.4inch) weight of Hatchet 675 g (23.8oz). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height 65mm (2.6inch) Blade Thickness Above Heel 6mm (0.24inch).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Material of Hatchet: Shirogami Carbon steel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHowever, it gets rust easily, so it needs maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material of Hatchet: White oak.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-edged Blade, Right hander.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLovers of Japanese Handmade Items to Gather! By hammering the materials, the craftsman changes its features! Come and get to see the miracles Japanese Craftsmen make!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluding wooden case.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop quality of Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small blade tip called \"Hashi\" equipped on blade head. Hashi guards the blade edge from breaking by hitting ground accidently. It also can be used as hook for catching things. This shape called Niigata style. It could have some small scratches, flaws or bent, but they are the proof of handmade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/LOU4673r.jpg?v=1748851733\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/7a4e06acc716e0e2ba0f426d19a0b62e.jpg?v=1773885501\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product seems rougher than machine made ones, but the quality is great, which you cannot feel with machine made one! We do not recommend this for those who do not like small irregularities, as this is a handmade, it could have some. We will not accept any return requests and claims on small flaws proof of handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect the blade from rust during shipment, we apply a specialized varnish coating. As a result, the cutting performance may initially feel diminished.\u003cbr\u003eThe varnish will gradually wear off through regular use, but if you wish to experience the blade’s true sharpness sooner, it can be removed using nail polish remover or a similar lacquer thinner.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that once the varnish is removed, the blade becomes more susceptible to rust.\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend thoroughly wiping off moisture after use and applying camellia oil or similar protective oil to maintain its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etem no.11118573\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honmamon-Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31238933872709,"sku":"11118573","price":434.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/products\/AJIKATAYA_Hatchet_Single-Edged_by_Mutsumi_Hinoura_White_Oak_Handle._KATABA_1.jpg?v=1727400249","url":"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/en-ca\/products\/ajikataya-japanese-hatchet-machete-single-edged-white-oak-handle-kataba-180mm-nata-knife","provider":"Honmamon-Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}