Japanese Hammer Multi Tool

Yadda · **on:** December 03, 2020, 01:52:37 AM

I purchased this in a recent auction. Solid little hammer. Made in Japan.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2020, 02:21:52 AM

Neat looking tool

hiraboo · **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2020, 03:06:07 PM

Wow, I have never seen this. I think it seems more like a mountaineering tool (ice ax?) than a hammer.

I think it's a pretty old tool, but it's very beautiful.
You seem to have more old Japanese tools than I do.

I envy you!

Yadda · **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2020, 12:38:27 AM

Quote from: hiraboo on December 03, 2020, 03:06:07 PM

Wow, I have never seen this. I think it seems more like a mountaineering tool (ice ax?) than a hammer.
I think it's a pretty old tool, but it's very beautiful.
You seem to have more old Japanese tools than I do.
I envy you!

Hi Hiraboo,

It does look like an ice axe or ice pick, but it would only be useful to Lilliputians.

. It is the same length as a standard iPhone so 5-6 inches. Do you recognize the manufacturer?

I love unusual multi tools. The more unusual the better. It appears a lot of multi tools manufactured in Japan were made for export.

hiraboo · **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2020, 01:14:53 AM

Hi Yadda,

Unfortunately, I don't know about that mark (combination of "as" and "・" ?) and manufacturer.

I will tell you if I find anything about.

As you say, a lot of multi tools and pocket knives manufactured in Japan were made for export than domestic use. There are few documents left in Japan about exports before the 1980s. The tools and knives of that era are relatively cheap, so it seems that not many Japanese are interested.

Oh, but I am very interested in that!

So, not only is your collection unique, it is also of great historical value.

Thank you sharing precious information!