Tadachika Kishu-Style Maru-Hitsu Nata Hatchet — 400g, Total Length 550mm, Blade 130mm

OVERVIEW & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Experience traditional Kishu craftsmanship, nimble handling, and exceptional cutting efficiency with the Tadachika Kishu-Style Maru-Hitsu Nata Hatchet (Model #615).

Handcrafted in Japan by skilled blacksmiths, this specialized hatchet features a traditional "maru-hitsu" (丸ヒツ - socket handle) design, where the handle fits securely into a cylindrical steel socket, ensuring superior structural stability, zero wobble, and ease of handle replacement. It is built with a traditional "hagane-tsuke" (鋼付) construction, forge-welding a high-carbon steel cutting edge to a tough softer iron body for superior sharpness and edge retention. Weighing a nimble 400g with an extended 550mm overall length and a 130mm cutting edge, it provides effortless reach and centrifugal swing momentum.

Whether used for professional forestry limbing, vegetation clearing, trail maintenance, or outdoor bushcraft survival, this authentic Japanese socket-handled hatchet delivers precision, reach, and enduring reliability.

KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Traditional Maru-Hitsu Socket Design (丸ヒツ): Features a cylindrical steel socket handle mounting system that securely locks the handle in place, offering exceptional durability and easy field maintenance.
- Traditional Hagane-Tsuke Construction (鋼付): Expertly forge-welded structure combining a high-carbon steel cutting edge for razor sharpness with a resilient body for superior shock absorption.
- Nimble 400g Head & Extended 550mm Reach: Engineered with an overall length of 550mm, a 130mm blade length, and a lightweight 400g head (全長550mm・刃部130mm・重量400g) to maximize swing speed, reach, and reduced fatigue during extended use.
- Versatile Forestry & Bushcraft Utility: Ideal for branch trimming, limbing, light splitting, trail clearing, gardening, and general outdoor bushcraft applications.
- Handcrafted in Japan: Built with the uncompromising quality expected of traditional Japanese edged tool makers.

- Specifications:
  - Brand: Tadachika (忠親)
  - Model: #615 (紀州型丸ヒツ鉈 鋼付 400g)
  - Total Length: 550mm (全長 550mm)
  - Blade Length: 130mm (刃部 130mm)
  - Head Weight: 400g (重量 400g)
  - Construction: Maru-hitsu socket handle with hagane-tsuke edge (丸ヒツ構造・鋼付)
  - Origin: Made in Japan

HOW TO CARE FOR STEEL
Wipe away moisture, dirt, and plant sap immediately after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil or mineral oil to the high-carbon steel blade to prevent rust, and store in a dry location.