Kanenori

Kanenori Full Tang Hatchet 105mm (4.1")

Name: Kanenori Full Tang Hatchet 105mm (4.1")
Brand: Kanenori
SKU: 550129371790
Price: 180.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

€180,00

Compact, durable, and made with high-quality SK carbon steel, it’s your reliable companion whether you’re splitting kindling or making feather sticks by the fire.

🚩 Carbon steel develops a patina with use. This is normal, but the blade must be dried well to prevent rust.

✔︎ No import fees & duties (US tariffs excluded)
✔︎ All taxes included
✔︎ Express worldwide shipping
✔︎ 30-day return policy

Description
Specifications
Knife Care
Shipping

Whether you're deep in the woods or just lighting the backyard firepit, the Kanenori Full Tang Hatchet is your compact powerhouse for all things outdoors.

Hand-forged in Japan using SK carbon steel, this knife-style hatchet is made for serious tasks like batoning, splitting kindling, and feather stick carving. The 5mm thick full tang blade provides excellent durability and cutting control, while the walnut handle offers comfort, grip, and style that ages beautifully over time.

Take it hiking, pack it for bushcraft trips, or keep it on hand for weekend wood prep — this versatile Japanese outdoor knife is built for those who demand performance, portability, and heritage-quality craftsmanship.

BLADE SHAPE:

Designed for control and precision, this carbon steel hatchet features a straight edge with a downward-sloping tip — perfect for batoning, carving, and close-up camp tasks. Unlike curved blades, this shape gives you full edge contact and better leverage, making it easier to shape wood, slice rope, or handle detailed work with confidence.

The full tang design ensures strength throughout the handle, giving you a solid grip and confidence during harder swings and close-up carving.

STEEL:

Made from SK carbon steel, this bushcraft hatchet combines excellent sharpness retention with toughness — perfect for repeated impact and edge-heavy tasks.

BLADE FINSIH:

Its kuro-uchi finish not only adds a rustic charm, but also enhances the blade's resilience to corrosion and wear.

HANDLE:

Made from premium walnut known for its beautiful grain, durability, and aging character. The handle is attached with a coin-screw fastener, so it can be tightened with a coin if ever loosened in the field.

SAYA:

Comes with a fitted leather sheath made from navy cowhide, designed for safe carry on your waist — so your hatchet is always within reach.

Blade shape: Hatchet

Steel type: SK-5

Lamination: San-mai

Cladding: Reactive / Carbon

Blade finish: Kuro-uchi

Hardness (HRC scale): 57-60

Overall length: 232mm (9.1")

Blade length: 105mm (4.1")

Blade height: 33mm (1.3")

Spine thickness: 5.4mm (0.21")

Weight: 260g (9.2 oz)

Handle length: 110mm (4.3")

Handle type / wood: Other / walnut

Kanji on the blade: /

Blacksmith: Kanenori

Location of the smithy: TSUBAME-SANJO / Niigata Prefecture / Japan

☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.San-maiReactive / Carbon

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☝️ THIS KNIFE MAY DEVELOP PATINA

Knives made of carbon steels can, due to their low chromium (Cr) content, discolor and develop patina. The knife is the most sensitive when it is still new and a patina had not developed yet, but later, patina will protect the blade. These types of knives require a touch more care:

✔ Wipe it regularly with a clean and dry cloth (you can also do this during use).
✔ After use, rinse it with lukewarm water and wipe it dry.
✔ Coat it regularly with knife maintenance oil or plain refined sunflower oil.
✔ Store the knife by wrapping it in paper which will absorb moisture and protect the blade.

A patina is a thin layer that forms on the surface of oxidized steel and protects it from further oxidation. The patina should not be confused with rust. Patina protects the blade, while rust causes corrosion and deterioration of material, so it should be removed (see Rust erasers).

→ For in-depth information about patina, read our dedicated post on patina.

GENERAL KNIFE CARE TIPS:

Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:

✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.

❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.

→ For more details, read our guide
on Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.

🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.

SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).

EXCEPTIONS:
See our Shipping page for more details.

DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.

DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days

RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.