Old Nata

I found this old rusty nata about 75 years old,

without a handle & decided to renew it.

This old nata was more that likely made in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima.

The steel to make it might have once been a old samurai's weapon. 

The handle I hand carved out of umoregi ( bog wood )

The name stamped on the blade is Tengu. 

I wet sanded it as not to heat the steel & lose the temper.

I've renewed about five natas, lots of fun!

65 year Old Tengu mask my father-inlaw bought on a trip to

Miharau, Fukushima, Dekoyashiki ( old shop, house ) 

He also bought this one at the same time.