From one father and husband and homeowner to another: great to have a short video from you, I do appreciate your time spent in recording, editing, etc. Thanks. You rock!

I can't tell you how pleased I am to see you only brushed, cleaned, sharpened and oiled - and did not take it apart and 'restore' it to a gleaming state :)

Wonderful to have you back (as oft’ as obligations will allow). Nice to see an old tool revived and used. I’ve watched all you videos over the years and if you have a website, might suggest a synopsis article or two on apartment woodworking and insights on it.

What a great tool! I was happy to learn that you can soak rusty tools in boiling tea to convert the rust to magnetite. The magnetite is much more stable and resists further rusting. Maybe fun to try on other old tools. Happy to see you back!

Nice to see an old tool resurrected. You might look for some rust treatment used in the steel boating industry. It is used to neutralize the rusting action prior to painting; very similar to bluing firearms. The nata reminds me of the hewing hatchet used in green woodworking which also is flat one side and beveled the other. Thanks for the video. Now go get that young man started on woodworking.

I think the blade says, Made in 土佐 (Tosa) in Kōchi (Shikoku Island). Made by 善之助? (Zen-no-suke). Not sure. Made with 安来 (Yasuki) Hagane.

I highly suggest you get a container of EvapoRust. I use it for all my old tools and it works wonders. It also has the added benefit of leaving a safe film on the metal that will continue to protect it against rust. You want to follow up with light oil regardless, but evaporust is great stuff.

I've found with using the wire brush for surface rust, using the vinegar helps act more like honing solution on a diamond stone. It kinda helps keep the dust out of the air and helps clear it away from your work surface, if that makes sense. Not the only way to do it, just figured I'd give my input. Sick tool man, I know I'm late, but yeah I'd love to see more content using this thing

Hi good to see you again, in England that would be called a Billhook very useful tool with greenwood. The one you've got is a handy size, most Japanese seem simple but that are simple the best., Thanks for sharing it with us

Great to see you! What a cool and useful tool. I've always thought axe/hatchet carving feels awkward because I'm used to splitting wood with it. Would love to have something like a Nata.

I love it!! Looks great with the patina. I'm always eyeing those on ebay. One day :)

I’ve started getting into Japanese tools. My chisels are razor sharp but I cannot get my kanna to work properly. My pubic hairs can shave wood better than what I’ve got. How did you learn to tune your kanna?

awesome video,i love Nata so much

I hope, I see you soon. Your Videos are very interesting!

It’s a gardening and forestry tool so it works best on Greenwood so no one judge the kiln dried lumber

Just wanted to say, miss your videos, hope you come back! Family first though of course.

Cool tool

You should try making Yosegi-zaiku it's a japenees wooden mosaic style, just look it up maybe you can add it to your guitars?

I want to start woodworking. I'm thinking of making a small wooden box for my pilot projfct. Something of the size of an iPhone box to serve as a kit for my things. What tools and wood would recommend for me to use?

They are used for green wood.

what is a Japanese jack plane? I am new to would working and thought I would try this still to see if I like it more

Best👍

Well, off to find a left handed tool that doesn't exits!

Can you make more videos

I hope you and your family are well. I look forward to your videos. Thanks

Get a higo

It's for limping trees. There are very few until the bush craft Era. As if the Japanese don't have axes.