Futamura Ice Axe + Kadota 10-Point Crampons

✦ Futamura's Ice Axe - A Rare Relic Telling the Story of Japanese Mountaineering History ✦
Futamura's Ice Axe refers to the only domestically produced forged wood shaft ice axe made by Zenichi Futamura, a blacksmith from Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.
It holds a significant place in the history of Japanese ice axes, recognized as the third lineage following Kadota (Sapporo) and Yamauchi (Sendai).

This extremely rare ice axe bears the Futamura mark, etched into the history of Japanese mountaineering equipment.
Forged in the land of Mikawa, this particular piece is numbered 67. With an extremely limited number of surviving examples, its appearance on the market is a rare event, making it a true collector's item.

■ Specifications

• Blade Length: 27cm
• Shaft Length: 73cm (Slim)
• Weight: 770g
• Serial Number: 67
• Condition: Shows signs of use, has repaired areas.

■ Why This Ice Axe is Special

• Futamura ice axes are historical tools that supported the dawn of Japanese mountaineering in the post-war era.
• The craftsmanship of the artisan imbues it with a unique character and presence absent in modern manufactured goods.
• Precision of the fire-forged head
Forging technology that discerns temperatures within a narrow 50°C range (800-850°C) using SNCM447 steel.
The skill of reading temperature by eye, honed through training as a swordsmith, is evident.
• Exceptionally good balance
The weight distribution is such that you know it the moment you hold it.
• Value as a work of art
A globally rare completely handmade forged ice axe.
Entirely different from mass-produced items.
• Extremely limited number of surviving examples, with numbered pieces being particularly rare and valuable.
• Signs of use and repairs only enhance its appeal, representing the memories of the mountains this tool carries.

■ For Collectors

This ice axe is more than just an old tool.
It is a storytelling piece, embodying the craftsmanship and history that supported Japanese mountaineering culture.
Its value as a historical artifact of mountaineering is high, making it a centerpiece for any collection.

Marked Futamura from Mikawa Province, Serial Number 67

• Blade Length: 27cm
• Shaft Length: 73cm
• Shaft Diameter: Slim
• Weight: 770g
• Condition: Shows signs of use
• Repaired areas present
• Serial Number: 67

Equipped with Kadota 10-point crampons.

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