Tadachika Slender Single-Edged Koshi Nata Hatchet — 210mm, Yasugi Aogami Blue Steel

OVERVIEW & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Combine extended reach with nimble, precise cutting control using the Tadachika Slender Single-Edged Koshi Nata Hatchet (Model #446), featuring a 210mm slender blade profile.

Handcrafted in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture—a region renowned for centuries of master blacksmithing—this professional-grade hatchet features a 210mm single-edged blade (片刃 - Kataba) with a refined, narrow width (細巾) forged from premium Yasugi Aogami Blue Steel (安来鋼青紙). Designed primarily for right-handed users, the single-bevel slender geometry reduces air resistance and weight while maximizing wood penetration, delivering an agile, well-balanced swing ideal for intricate limbing, vegetation clearing, and precision woodworking. Aogami Blue Steel ensures exceptional edge retention and durability under rigorous daily workloads.

Whether used for forestry work, garden maintenance, bushcraft carving, or outdoor survival, this authentic Japanese utility hatchet delivers precision, reach, and enduring reliability.

KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Premium Yasugi Aogami Blue Steel Core (安来鋼青紙): Forged from high-grade Japanese carbon steel renowned for exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and long-lasting sharpness.
- Slender 210mm Single-Edged Blade (片刃 細巾 210mm): Specialized single-bevel (Kataba) geometry optimized for right-handed users with a narrow profile to reduce drag, offering enhanced swing speed, superior wood penetration, and precise control.
- Traditional Tosa Forging Heritage (土佐の鉈): Crafted using generations of master blacksmith techniques in Tosa, Kochi, guaranteeing superior structural integrity under heavy impact.
- Versatile Field & Bushcraft Utility: Ideal for extended-reach branch trimming, limbing, precision cutting, gardening, camping, and general outdoor wood-clearing applications.
- Handcrafted in Japan: Built with the uncompromising quality expected of traditional Japanese edged tool makers.

- Specifications:
  - Brand: Tadachika (忠親)
  - Model: #446 (腰ナタ 210mm（片刃）細巾 安来鋼青紙)
  - Blade Length: 210mm (刃渡り 210mm)
  - Blade Style: Slender / Narrow profile (細巾)
  - Edge Type: Single-edged / Kataba (片刃 - Right-handed optimized)
  - Steel Type: Yasugi Aogami Blue Paper Steel / High-Carbon Steel (安来鋼青紙)
  - 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.