Tops Nata Midnight Bronze Brown Micarta

Product detailed description

Over the years, many useful tools have come from the Japanese, such as the Nata (which translates roughly as an axe in this context) is one of those that hasn't received as much attention as weapons like the katana or EDC tools like the kiridashi. It was used primarily as a gardening tool, to prune or remove branches from trees, to clear brush, and to perform tasks one would expect a knife to do before power tools or modern tools came along. However, the Nata's simplistic design perfectly complements its functionality.
TOPS' version of the Nata knife combines traditional Japanese style with American ruggedness.
The wide, rectangular blade retains its mass along the entire length of the blade, making it cut better than most knives of this size. The sloping handle also enhances the chopping power. The TOPS version has a standard flat cut on both sides of the blade instead of the chisel or single-sided style that many Japanese tools have.
The Nata, a full tang knife, like all TOPS fixed blades, the thick, well-shaped handles provide a comfortable grip and the simple holster with raised front makes it easy to carry and use at home, on the ranch, at the campsite or anywhere else.

Overall length: 30 cm
Blade length: 16.5 cm
Blade steel: 1095HC carbon steel
Blade hardness: 56-58 HRC
Blade finish: Midnight bronze finish
Handle material: micarta
Full tang
Sheath material: kydex
Made in USA