Important – Please Read Before Bidding To ensure a smooth and safe international transaction, please note the following: ⸻ ● Import Duties & Taxes Buyers are responsible for import duties, taxes, and customs fees. VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from your country’s customs duties or import taxes. Please check with your customs office for possible additional costs before bidding. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped insured via Japan Post EMS (or via a private courier if EMS is unavailable). Each item is carefully packed for long-distance international transport. ⸻ □ Tax Code (Required for EU & Some Regions) Please provide your tax code after purchase. If not provided, customs may hold or return the shipment. ⸻ ◆ Damage or Issues If your item arrives damaged, please contact us and Catawiki Support within 3 days. Do not leave negative feedback before contacting us — we will help resolve the issue. ⸻ (US Buyers) EMS shipping to the USA is currently suspended. Shipments are made via private courier services. Items containing batteries, knives, or blades cannot be shipped. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Signed Japanese Ebinata / Hooked-Tip Forestry Axe / Hand-Forged Tool / Collector’s Item / Forged Steel – Mid Showa Period A traditional Japanese Ebinata, used historically for woodworking and forestry work. The blade features a distinctive hooked tip, designed for gripping and pulling branches, stripping bark, and drawing cut limbs toward the user. This specialized form allowed for safe and efficient work, making it one of the representative tools used in Japanese mountain forestry. A blacksmith’s signature (kanji stamp) and the number “85” are visible on the blade. Hammer-forging marks, aged patina, and oxidation remain, showcasing the beauty of traditional Japanese smithing craftsmanship. ⸻ Important Notes • The wooden handle is not original and has been replaced • There is no ferrule (kuchigane) and the blade is currently fixed using a nail • Not suitable for active or heavy practical use, as strong impact may cause the blade to loosen • Tested splitting light firewood, but not fully sharpened • Recommended primarily for collection or display purposes (Please refer carefully to the photos) ⸻ Dimensions (approx.) Total length: 46 cm Blade width: 49.1 mm Blade thickness: 5.0 mm