Japanese hatchet

My main purpose for this tool is to de-branch limbs and de-twigging branches. the very sharp single bevel blade will make quick work of the task.

just line the flat of the blade close & parallel to the branch and swipe.

depending on the safety of the swing it is sometimes necessary to use the flat of the front of the blade as the guide along the branch. the cut will still be swift and clean.

using the whole buffalo. 

when cutting just a limb or a branch here or there i relax by saving as much wood as possible. 

future kindling.