Japanese cleaver (Nata)

Jigata variant:
- Unique bevel cutting edge
- Weight: 450g
- Cutting edge length: 210mm
- Blade thickness: 6mm
- Total length: 390mm
- Comes with a belt sheath (wood covered in imitation leather)

Azumagata variant:
- Double beveled cutting edge
- Weight: 570g
- Cutting edge length: 135mm
- Blade thickness: 7mm
- Total length: 360mm

Main use: splitting, cutting and preparing wood and logs, food grinder
Construction: steel blade + sturdy handle
Blade: robust, forged from 2 steels (a soft one for the body and a hard one for the edge)

Splitting of small logs and sections of wood.
Preparation of raw cuts for traditional assemblies.
Cutting stakes and small pieces of wood.
Outdoor and nature work where a robust tool is required.

The Japanese Nata splitter is a traditional tool from Japan, often used for splitting small sections of wood, shaping rough pieces or preparing matches and stakes, as well as for gardening, light logging or forest maintenance work.
Made using traditional methods, it combines a robust steel blade and an ergonomic handle to offer a good grip and efficient cutting/splitting action.

Available variants
- Jigata: blade with a straighter profile, versatile for classic cuts and slots.
- Azumagata: blade with slight curvature, facilitating the initiation of splits or precise knapping movements.

Each variant retains the philosophy of the traditional Japanese tool: simplicity, robustness and adaptability to various tasks on wood and in nature.