{"product_id":"honmamon-azumasyusaku-branch-lopping-ax-improved-aogami-steel-blade-double-bevel-160mm","title":"HONMAMON \"AZUMASYUSAKU\" Branch Lopping Ax, Improved Aogami Steel Blade Double Bevel 160mm","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHONMAMON \"AZUMASYUSAKU\" Branch Lopping Ax, Improved Aogami Steel Blade Double Bevel 160mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★★★ \u003cstrong\u003eThree HONMAMON Stars (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/blogs\/news\/honmamon-stars\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-l-productLayout__item fs-l-productLayout__item--1\"\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal length approx. 360mm, total length with sheath approx. 390mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBlade length: approx. 160 mm, blade width: approx. 75 mm (maximum), blade thickness: approx. 7.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length: approx. 195mm Width: approx. 50mm (maximum) Thickness: approx. 29mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: approx. 260mm Width: approx. 105mm Thickness: approx. 35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Belt loop included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: Approx. 600g (including sheath) Approx. 850g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■Material: Blue paper steel + mild steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape: Double-edged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish: Black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fire-forged product by one of Tosa's leading hatchet smiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is a strong and beautiful blade made by inserting blue paper steel into extremely soft iron and forging it using free forging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is not polished but is left as it is after hardening with a black finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is designed to be ideal for pruning, which was arrived at by craftsmen through repeated trial and error.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis means that it is possible to cut straight down along the trunk of branches that are difficult to cut with a saw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is difficult for branches to remain and the bark wraps around the tree quickly, reducing the strain on the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, the sharp cutting edge means that branches can be cut without straining the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hatchet is ideal for cultivating valuable knot-free wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sheath is made of magnolia wood, which is moderately soft, does not damage the blade, and is excellent at preventing moisture from entering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA first-class woodworker has carefully finished it with attention to detail while making the most of the wood grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is finished with a paint that is water-repellent and stain-resistant, making it a sheath that is not only good-looking but also highly practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurthermore, the leather used for the sheath is genuine leather, and you can see that the leather craftsmen have spared no effort in their work, from cutting to edge treatment and twisting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exquisite pruning hatchet that will give you both the joy of using and the joy of owning it as a tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e■Caution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hatchet is designed to have some play when stored in the sheath so that it will make a rattling noise every time you walk to scare off bears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease be careful that the blade does not pop out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is a handmade product, there will be individual differences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-l-productLayout__item fs-l-productLayout__item--2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-c-returnedSpecialContract\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-c-returnedSpecialContract__link\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fs-c-productNameHeading__copy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-p-snsArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fb_reset\" id=\"fb-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e◆Authentic Tosa◆ Fire-forged hatchet \"Superb\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Paper Steel [Improved Type] Branch Hatchet 500g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-l-productLayout__item fs-l-productLayout__item--3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-p-productDescription fs-p-productDescription--full\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"pcOnly\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tooltext\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e　\u003cimg alt=\"Improved branch cutting hatchet\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/4580149746329.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finest \"excellent\" improved branch cutting hatchet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe promise the highest level of sharpness and durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic specifications made with the finest craftsmanship!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hatchet is forged and forged by a highly skilled, genuine hatchet blacksmith from Tosa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a masterpiece that\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e has been carefully crafted with the utmost attention to detail,\u003c\/strong\u003e with uniform thickness, a straight back and tip, and a sharp blade\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji5.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hatchet smith\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/natakaji6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach knife is split into two pieces by hot hammering, steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis manually inserted between the two, and then the shape is skillfully fire-forged with a hammer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steel used is blue paper steel, which is hard, tough, and has a sharp cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a cheap product made by lightly hammering composite material. It is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe real thing,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forged with great care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade products have their own unique charm and character that set them apart from factory-made items. While factory-produced goods may strive for flawless perfection, the beauty of handmade lies in its individuality and the human touch behind every detail. Each piece tells a story, making it truly one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"midashi_h_10_1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is an improved branch cutting hatchet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the Otafuku-type pruning hatchet, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe blade is made thinner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e , which has the advantages of being easier to sharpen due to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003enarrow sharpening width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand easier to cut into branches .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e　\u003cimg alt=\"What is a branch cutting hatchet?\" src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.design\/item\/edauchi_kairyo.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Steel's Surface Coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the traditional forging process, the steel may occasionally display subtle changes in surface color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coloration is a natural residue formed during\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewater quenching\u003c\/strong\u003e—a cooling technique where the heated steel is immersed in water. Prior to quenching, the blade is heated in molten lead at approximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. To prevent lead residue from adhering directly to the steel, blacksmiths coat the blade in a layer of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emud\u003c\/strong\u003e, the composition of which varies by artisan. The resulting color is often due to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emud layer partially peeling away\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive hallmark of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoil quenching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etends to yield a more uniform, lustrous finish,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewater quenching may produce unpredictable yet authentic textures and hues\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially depending on the mud preparation. Despite its visual irregularities, water quenching remains a pinnacle technique in Japan, renowned for producing steel that is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esignificantly harder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand more resilient than oil-quenched alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese natural variations are not flaws—they are a testament to the blade’s journey through fire, earth, and water, and to the skill of the blacksmith who shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem no. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4580149746329\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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":45671350468900,"sku":"4580149746329","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/MG_0122.jpg?v=1751424627","url":"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/en-hk\/products\/honmamon-azumasyusaku-branch-lopping-ax-improved-aogami-steel-blade-double-bevel-160mm","provider":"Honmamon-Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}