Niwaki Craft Hatchet
Mini Hatchet
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Niwaki Craft Hatchet is in stock:
- 1lb 4.5oz
- 9.6 x 4.9 x 1"
- 3" blades
- SC Carbon Steel
- Japanese White Oak handles
- Made in Japan
- Includes Leather Sheath
Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.
Product description
The scale, weight and balance of this tool will instantly awaken the inner-hatchet wielder inside you, guiding you, as if by magic, to the sorts of jobs at which this particular blade and handle combo will excel.
Regrettably, you can’t handle it through the website, so we’ll let you know: just under 25cm long and weighing just over half a kilogram, you’ll find many uses around the home, garden and campsite, from fashioning stakes to splitting kindling. It’s not designed for felling trees or splitting full-size logs, but, with its protective (to you and the blade) leather sheath, you can sling it in your Kantan when you head to the beach or campsite to tackle all manner of tasks.
The pleasingly ergonomic Japanese white oak handle encourages you to hold it lower down for controlled chopping actions, like brashing a conifer, or higher up, just below the head, for smaller, controlled chipping and planing.
The grooves along the face of the head? Three on the left, four on the right, symbolising the presence of the Shinto gods in nature and invoking their protection during potentially dangerous use.
Best usage
Don’t let the word ‘mini’ limit your expectations – this hatchet may be small and light, but that’s what makes it useful.
Designed for splitting, chopping, and shaping wood, the craft hatchet is suitable for everything from making kindling to building a shelter to survive in the wilderness.
Before you start wielding, put on some protective eyewear and gloves, and check your surroundings for potential hazards.
The handle is designed to support different grips for different tasks. Hold it lower for controlled chopping, and higher up for detailed work. Focus on accuracy rather than power when swinging, and always cut diagonally across the grain.
Keep the blade sharp and use the protective sheath to keep it safe. Most importantly – don’t get carried away and take on something bigger than you (or your hatchet) can chew. Like giant logs, and whole trees.