秋田県阿仁町の鍛冶職人 故西根正剛氏の技を受け継いだ西根登氏の作です。
このフクロナガサは刃と柄の部分は溶接ではなく一つの地金から、特殊な金床とハンマー1丁でたたき出した熟練の技から生まれたものです。袋状のハンドルの合わせ目は僅かに隙間が空き、握り締める握力を吸収することにより力が入るとともに、物に食い込んだ瞬間の衝撃が直接手首に伝わらない効果があります。
叉鬼山刀はすべて片刃です。
This hatchet was made by Noboru Nishine who retains the skill held by a blacksmith in Akita Prefecture. The blade and handle of this knife were made of a single piece of metal that was hammered out to form the parts using a special anvil and hammer, which requires a very high skill. A very thin gap in the handle offers a nice grip and absorbs the impact of cutting as well. The blade is single-edge.
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刃長:約240?
全長:約390?
鋼材:炭素鋼(青紙)
シース:秋田杉
Blade: 240 mm long, Carbon Steel
Overall length: 390 mm
Sheath: Akita Ceder