Sweet Japanese Outdoor Knife and Axe

OneStarLeather

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I was at my friend's place the other day (Japanese knife import shop in Los Angeles, not sure if is kosher to mention a business here on the forums, but you can PM me if you want to know), and he had this sweeeeeet outdoor japanese knife and axe. Just, wow. I had to share. The copper on that sheath??? Imagine that with a little patina. So good.

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Very nice. I really like that sheath. I'll bet they came really sharp.
 
Good looking pair. Although that is not a nesmuk/kephart, you need a moose folder to complete that camp trio!
 
Why is there a pin sticking up above the axe head ?
Axe looks like more for wood working or chopping through sticks/logs rather than for splitting firewood, in other words: perfect for outdoor exploration.
kj
 
Wow, that axe looks phenomenal! I am a little confused about the pin sticking out the top of it, but other than that both pieces look great.
 
I'm not sure what the pin is, probably from fitting the handle to the head. It seems a lot of Japanese axes are done this way. Also, if you search on Ebay, some Japanese blacksmiths sell just axe heads like this for pretty cheap ($90). Then you can put a handle on it yourself.
 
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This is a Japanese arborist set of tools. Outstanding manufacture; much hand work. I have a set of three Japanese sushi/carving knives that are hand forged, laminated blades with wooden saya (sheathes) and sharp enough to shave with (literally). They were made in the late 1800's by a rather famous smith when swordsmiths had to change to other types of cutlery as swords were outlawed.Great find! Wish I knew where you got them (I've no ebay account).
Rich
 
Rich S said:
This is a Japanese arborist set of tools. Outstanding manufacture; much hand work. I have a set of three Japanese sushi/carving knives that are hand forged, laminated blades with wooden saya (sheathes) and sharp enough to shave with (literally). They were made in the late 1800's by a rather famous smith when swordsmiths had to change to other types of cutlery as swords were outlawed.Great find! Wish I knew where you got them (I've no ebay account).
Rich
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I did not purchase them (although I might!). Google Gesshin Outdoor and you'll find them.
 
Rich S said:
This is a Japanese arborist set of tools. Outstanding manufacture; much hand work. I have a set of three Japanese sushi/carving knives that are hand forged, laminated blades with wooden saya (sheathes) and sharp enough to shave with (literally). They were made in the late 1800's by a rather famous smith when swordsmiths had to change to other types of cutlery as swords were outlawed.Great find! Wish I knew where you got them (I've no ebay account).
Rich
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Exactly what Rich said, my grandfather has a knife and axe much like the ones above Keegan on his farm estate, not copper but the sheath was wood and the axe and beard were super cutters. Convex polished edges and such. Beautiful pieces. Kanetsune makes a fixed blade much like it~

I did a precursory search and I think the handmade custom hunting fixie is a honmamon azumasyusaku"? ほんまもん what a mouthful :rolleyes:
 
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Sentou Itachi also has a similar sheath.

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There are also versions for about $90 on (Non BF dealer member references removed), labeled as from the same region of Japan known for this style (Tosa), but upon careful inspection, the fit and finish of the one I handled was far above any others I have seen online.
 
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Rich do you know what things a Japanese arborist would do with this axe & knife ? I can see chopping an unwanted branch flush with the trunk, but i would have thought shears would be better than a knife for most things.
kj
 
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