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Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax

Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax

Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax
This antique Japanese Masakari or. Ax was made of hand forged tempered iron over 110 years ago by the master Japanese blade maker, Tamamura (see signature photo 4) using the skills of the samurai sword maker by hand forging soft steel on the outsides and high carbon steel in the middle. The Masakari blade is designed to allow the user to shelter one's hand behind an opening in the back of the blade while making chops or shaping cuts (see picture 2). The blade is beveled on both sides and t he backside has a flat area for pounding.

Perhaps the most versatile of all axes. It has been well used yet well loved and is from a period of quality craftsmanship which is seldom seen today. Weighing in at over 3 lbs and overall 27" long (68 cm) by 6" wide (15 cm) with a blade length of 5 1/2 (14 cm) It is still very sharp and, with the exception of very minor oxidation and a nice warm aged patina on its Japanese red oak handle, it remains in very fine condition.

A n excellent tool for chopping, splitting and carving. Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman! A great collectible ax , still sharp and extremely functional.

Built samurai tough of samurai steel to last generations! You'll love it , I guarantee it......... And the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed.

Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. The item "ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED HAND FORGED LAMINATED IRON MASAKARI ONO AX" is in sale since Monday, July 20, 2020.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Axes, Hatchets". The seller is "sailerking" and is located in Portland, Oregon.

This item can be shipped worldwide.
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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Country of Manufacture: Japan

Antique Japanese Signed Hand Forged Laminated Iron Masakari Ono Ax