Revolutionary "azumasyusaku" Branch Lopping Ax, Anchor Shackle Type Aogami Steel Blade Double Bevel 500g ~ Limited Availability [hgi7jXk9]

★★★ Three HONMAMON Stars (link)

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  We promise the highest level of sharpness and durability.
  Authentic specifications made with the finest craftsmanship!

  
  

  The hatchet is forged and forged by a highly skilled, genuine hatchet blacksmith from Tosa.

  This is a masterpiece that has been carefully crafted with the utmost attention to detail, with uniform thickness, a straight back and tip, and a sharp blade.
  

  
  

  Each knife is split into two pieces by hot hammering, steel
  is manually inserted between the two, and then the shape is skillfully fire-forged with a hammer.

  The steel used is blue paper steel, which is hard, tough, and has a sharp cutting edge.

  This is not a cheap product made by lightly hammering composite material. It is the real thing, forged with great care.

  Handmade 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.

  
  

About the Steel's Surface Coloration

Due to the traditional forging process, the steel may occasionally display subtle changes in surface color.

This coloration is a natural residue formed during water quenching—a cooling technique where the heated steel is immersed in water. Prior to quenching, the blade is heated in molten lead at approximately 800°C. To prevent lead residue from adhering directly to the steel, blacksmiths coat the blade in a layer of mud, the composition of which varies by artisan. The resulting color is often due to the mud layer partially peeling away, a distinctive hallmark of the process.

While oil quenching tends to yield a more uniform, lustrous finish, water quenching may produce unpredictable yet authentic textures and hues—especially depending on the mud preparation. Despite its visual irregularities, water quenching remains a pinnacle technique in Japan, renowned for producing steel that is significantly harder and more resilient than oil-quenched alternatives.

These 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.

Item no. 4580149743168
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