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Babacho Japanese Takibiobo (outdoor axe, camping axe), SK-5 - 115mm
SKU: BK9015BABACHO Takibiobo ax with leather case
Handmade Japanese 'fire axe' for outdoor use, ideal for camping and outdoor survival! Developed for chopping and splitting wood. Made in a very strong Full Tang Structure, i.e. made from one complete piece of steel from the edge of the blade to the handle.
- Handle covered with natural wood
- Very strong, can split wood easily
- Comes with leather sheath with belt loop
- Made in Japan
Characteristics:
- Blade: SK-5 carbon steel (not rust-proof)
- Handle: walnut wood
- sheath: leather
- Weight: Ax 925 g
- Weight: Leather case: 60 g
- Total length: 28 cm
- Blade length: 11.5 cm
- Thickness: 0.9 cm
It is a Japanese high-carbon water hardening non-stainless tool steel somewhat comparable to 1085 carbon steel. It's AISI name is W108 steel. It is used in knives, springs, machetes, axes/hatches and other cutting instruments and tools. Its performance and application can vary quite a bit depending on the heat treatment. Composition: 0.80-0.90 Carbon (C), 0.00-0.30 Chromium (Cr), 0.10-0.50 Manganese (Mn), 0.00-0.25 Nickel (Ni), 0.10-0.25 Silicon (Si), 0.00-0.25 Copper (Cu), 0.03 Phosphorus (P), 0.003 Sulfur (S).
