Isao Mizuno of Mizuno Seisakujo makes three axes in the CKTG lineup, and the 78mm version is the smallest of the three - compact enough for detail work and kindling splitting while still carrying the weight and carbon steel edge quality that Japanese tool-making tradition produces. The construction is hand-forged, the steel is carbon, and the leather head cover included with the tool reflects the care that goes into a piece designed to be used seriously and stored properly.
The 78mm blade length and 123mm head length are proportioned for splitting small-diameter wood and creating fine kindling - tasks that require a precise, controlled stroke rather than a full overhead swing. The oversized head relative to a typical hatchet of this blade length provides better wood contact and splits more cleanly on lighter material. The stained oak handle at 345mm total length gives comfortable control through the wrist. This is a working axe rather than a display piece, and the carbon steel edge responds to sharpening the same way a good kitchen knife does.
Care Instructions: Carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply oil to the head before storage. Keep clean and dry - the steel will rust if left wet. Store with the leather head cover on. Sharpen on a quality sharpening stone.
The 78mm blade length and 123mm head length are proportioned for splitting small-diameter wood and creating fine kindling - tasks that require a precise, controlled stroke rather than a full overhead swing. The oversized head relative to a typical hatchet of this blade length provides better wood contact and splits more cleanly on lighter material. The stained oak handle at 345mm total length gives comfortable control through the wrist. This is a working axe rather than a display piece, and the carbon steel edge responds to sharpening the same way a good kitchen knife does.
Care Instructions: Carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply oil to the head before storage. Keep clean and dry - the steel will rust if left wet. Store with the leather head cover on. Sharpen on a quality sharpening stone.
- Blacksmith: Isao Mizuno
- Workshop: Mizuno Seisakujo
- Location: Japan
- Item: MZN-1
- Steel: Carbon Steel
- Handle: Oak, Stained, Straight
- Includes: Leather Head Cover
- Weight: 1 lb 9 oz (726 g)
- Blade Length: 78mm
- Total Length: 345mm
- Axe Head Length: 123mm
- Axe Head Thickness: 23.5mm
