🔪 Japanese Silky Nata Hatchet 9.5” - Test and Preview
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The Silky Nata 9.5" Hatchet is a Japanese blade which is rather distinguished and renowned!
Part Machete, Part Hatchet, Park Camp Knife!
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Price : $148.98
Weight : 2.11 lbs.
The Silky's Nata is part hatchet and part machete.
Blade length: 9.50 in
Overall length: 13.35 in
Blade material: SK-4 high carbon
Blade Thickness, mm : 5.7 mm
Handle material: Rubber, steel
Weight: 2.11 lbs
Numerous Sizes : The Nata is available in four blade lengths: 150mm (5.9 inch), 180mm (7.0 inch), 210mm (8.3 inch) and 240mm (9.5 inch)
Two Versions : Single edge and Double edge. The Single Edge has a silver sheath.
Single Bevel VS Double : Which is better, that really is subjective and maybe in the future I will do a video more specifically about this topic.
I will say that the single bevel is more directed for right handed users so if you are left handed, the double version will be a better tool overall. -single ground (sharpened on one side only), for chopping off small branches, debarking trees and layering hedges
-double ground (sharpened on both sides), for splitting wood.
Silky came about in the early 1900’s; specifically around 1919.
Since then the company has earned a dedicated following with their saws, tools and blades.
The Silky Nata is a unique 'machete' from Japan. The double edge, mono-construction blade is made from a special alloy using traditional Japanese sword steel making methods and is designed to keep its edge longer, even with continual use. The non-slip rubber handle is designed to reduce impact on the hand by up to 60% making the Nata ideal for heavy duty applications. The blade is perfectly weighed to swing smoothly to ensure a very efficient cut. Ideal for de-limbing and clearing brush.
Comes complete with a hard plastic sheath and easy-release belt clip similar to all Silky saws. Excellent quality from Silky - nothing else on the market comes close to this 'machete' in terms of design and build.
The blades are made from a special alloy using traditional Japanese sword steel making methods and is designed to keep its edge longer, even with continual use.
The Genki rubber grip absorbs the shock, the vibrations are hardly transmitted to the hand or arm, making it ideal for heavy duty applications. The blade is perfectly weighted to swing smoothly to ensure a very efficient cut.
These blades are very popular in Japan and from what I understand are staple items with the Japanese Forestry Department.
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Sheath : The sheath is okay. The blade rattles a bit inside but nice for quick access in the field. I wanted something for limbing trees or cleaning brush and this thing is perfect for that. It is easy in and out though.
I think its more like a machete that can cut through thicker branches or a good multipurpose hatchet. If you needed to, you could split logs with it in a pinch but you would need to baton. Here's a video of Nata single bevel vs double bevel vs Ontario machete.
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I know Silky for their saws. I use them for my job pruning trees. I am working on becoming a certified arborist.
Another great review Mr.Luke! It's a Silky, not surprised it did well. I've been saving for the saw for long time... now you got me wanting one of these things too lol.
Luke 👍👍 Love Silky saws, have several and use frequently. This tool, I just don't know. Enjoy!
The handle seems like a design feature for cleaning. If you’re feeling froggy you could put some slabs on it and use epoxy to fill in the slots on the tang. Excellent review! Thanks!
I have the single bevel. And I did NOT know there were different versions beside the full and single edge. Good review Bud 👌👍. Thank you.
The size & shape of this tool remind me of a traditional Swiss gardening tool called 'Berner Gertel'.
The gertel is used when processing twigs and branches into firewood and kindling.
Good design is known and repeated around the world!
Really enjoy your videos. Single bevel/double bevel and single edge/ double edge are two different animals. Single bevel are most likely Japanese kitchen knives and double bevel are most other everyday knives. Single edge is sharp on one edge of the blade, double edge is sharp on both top and bottom edge of the blade and is illegal in some US states. If I miss understood what you said, I apologize. Always look forward to your vids.
Luke, I could have used the Nata yesterday. I will look in to purchasing one for future outdoor adventures. Cheers!
Man this is the first vid i see with the new camera (havent been around alot lately) and its a massive upgrade for the channel! Awesome :)
Keep it going luke!
very cool thanks for sharing cant wait to see your full review
I have the Nata, as well as the Ono, and a plethora of other large choppers. The Nata, while great quality, isn't what I grab very often for heavy work. I highly recommend the Terava Skrama from Varusteleka over any others I've tried. I haven't used a Buck Compadre Froe or an Ontario SP8, but I don't see either fulfilling a need that the Skrama doesn't.
I have the Silky Katanaboy 500 saw and the Silky Big boy 2000. Both are great saws . Also in my collection of bush tools is same hatchet you have there, works very well on the hard rough timber we have here in Australia. Cheers Luke all best regards from western Australia down under. Great video mate.
you can use it as a draw knife and make feather sticks it is more of a machete brushcutter limber and used as you said in the forestry industry
Hi. Just stepped in the house from visiting family..and saw u had a video up loaded. Awesome indeed. Great review. Excellent knife. It will cut through anything in a matter of minutes. Cool!👌👍👌
Hey there Lady Jaay, how was your Christmas?
- Luke
wow, Luke... your video improved a lot! Great color and quality.
Nice review. I've been wanting to try one of these, maybe now I will.
The single bevel is more like a chisel, and I believe, is meant to be used more as a tool. Some knives are made that way so they can be used for making things.
A hatchet is a tool
@@Arthurian. Tool as in like a chisel. It’s not meant for chopping wood.
@@jimf1964 that's not true. SE Asia famously employs chisel edged blades for such tasks from tree chopping to food carving. Japan as well
Interesting piece Luke. Thanks
Dude your videos look sick AF nowadays. Good job brotha. Awesome
Cool cool I just got back from 2 different hikena ventures I come home to one of your videos life is good
Thanks for the review and Hahaha omg I love the Zoom in on the Weird Santa at the end :D
Hahaha I couldn't help myself!
- Luke
Good video Luke. Thanks.
I love the chest pack. I can't believe that you are testing a Silky froe while using a Bahco saw... LOL!!! Great review! Thanks!
Trying to find out more about the chest pack
Happy New Year from Michigan.
Same to you Kay!
- Luke
I've done all that and a bit more, including taking down small trees (biggest being 6-8 inches in diameter) with my Fiskars brush axe. It was about $30 at Tractor Supply back when I got it. 19 1/2" long, about 1/8" thick blade. The handle, not great, so I cord wrapped mine for better grip.
This knife is a Hatchet and it is made of Japanese High Carbon Steel SKS-51 Hard Chromed and the special Genki rubber grip absorbs the shock very well. Thanks 👍👍👍
Sawing wood with a Bacho laplander on a silky product video - I love it!!! All kidding aside it really looks like a great product. As always, great review.
hahaha I thought about that too when I was editing; that's how I roll!
- Luke
the sweet irony XD
Hey Luke that's so cool hope y'all are well much love your way be safe have a wonderful weekend
That's a nice blade, it looks like a good splitter more than anything else.
You should give a Kukri a try. The current "modern" design is a few hundred years old, the design base is much older than that. It just works, and it's a bit more versatile.
Thanks great review. 👍
I have the same model Nata and wrapped the sheath in black gaffer tape and attached a Silky Gomboy saw for a great combo. Added a small neck knife for the small/fine work and I have all the blades needed for camping.
That's a great idea to attach the Gomboy Bruce.
- Luke
Hey Luke great review as always, what chest rig are you using would like to get one? Keep up the great work man, really awesome to see how much the channel has grown 🇺🇸
The Japanese make incredible garden tools which I also use in bushcrafting especially the Gomboy 240 and the Pocketboy. Another tool I love is the Hori Hori which is invaluable in gardening projects. As for chopping and trimming, if I'm not using an axe my go-to tool is the Ontario SP8 which I believe is about 1/3 the price of the Nata. The sheath is made of heavy leather and Cordura with a dangling belt loop and I keep it secured to my leg with an affixed compression strap with snap closure. As a former member of a military chopper crew the Ontario (blade on one edge and saw on the other) was an invaluable tool asset.
Did you just sell out? I’ve don’t ever recall you having a sponsor before!
Personally, I don't think saying 'thank you' is selling out. Other companies have sent him items before, to check out or to give away. It doesn't mean he endorses them or received compensation.
Kimberly G. It’s more then a thank you, they are sponsoring the channel! Don’t get me wrong I love this channel, he always said he bought his own products to test, but now there is a sponsor! So will we get an honest review!
@@pinzgauer7591 Luke does seem to do honest reviews, but it's always best to not only avoid impropriety, but to also avoid any appearance of it. Testing donated gear with disclosure is OK, but channel sponsorship is pushing the 'appearance' part a bit farther than I care for.
P RO I agree, I think he does honest reviews, but when a sponsor carries the type of things he reviews. If it was a sponsor for things he didn’t review I would have no issues.
So everyone knows, I don't do sponsorships on the channel and if I can get in a piece of gear to honestly review without making any compromises, I will as it's a benefit to all of us.
This channel and the community which has formed is all about helping each other, sharing insights and thoughts on gear without sales being a factor; if you have followed the channel long enough, then you know it to be true.
In the end, if the product is good, I will say so.
If it isn't, I will say so.
Do I care if you buy it, nope!
It's that simple.
S&H
- Luke
Nice. I want one. As for the rattle that might be a good thing in bear country. I also like the thickness of the blade. Thanks for the review.
I love that chest rig! I just found a Kifaru Koala chest rig and cant wait to try it out!
Heck yeah Winters, let me know what you think about it.
- Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview THASTS NO HILL PEOPLE GEAR CHEST RIG....WHO IS THAT ??????
Looks like a mini Samurai sword, hmm.. let's see, made in Japan, this thing looks awesome!. I love my Silky saws. Thanks, had no idea Silky has been around for so long. I just discovered them probably less than 10 yrs. ago. I'm into swords and I know the Japanese know what they're doing when it comes to blades. Thanks for the review, Happy New Year!
Apparently the company is still family run which is pretty cool.
Happy New Year to you as well Jeff.
- Luke
The price is a deal breaker ! Done watching at 1:23 !
I don't know because I have not used it but watching your demos I got the feeling that this is a very well made tool, it batons large pieces like a champ which to me would be it's main use. It would be a good machete for harder woods, and chops as good as any survival knife. But so does my Schf9. I don't actually chop with it as I own a couple of axes too. Any decent sharp axe will chop better and with less effort than any knife blade imo, so really we are down to batoning and some machete-like uses. Lucky for me I don't need a machete where I play so again the main use of this for me would be as a batoning blade.
Heavy knives or machete's are best combined with a duty belt (kinetic projectile belt) -- I like the synthetic CORE belt, as is firm enough to carry the weight and rugged enough to deal with the outdoors.
thats why common name for locust was 'ironwood' & was preferred for fences
- full tang blade : IMPRESSIVE !!!
I've seen this on Canadian Preppers channel! He swears by silky saws! 👍🏿
Luke, as usual great review. If I may make a recommendation, please consider reviewing the Carnivore X by Camilus. I bought one and after I wrapped the handle in paracord to absorb the shock of chopping, it has become an indispensable outdoor tool. It has a High strength, titanium coated stainless steel blade that is a multi functional. It’s very sharp right out of the box and holds an edge like nothing I’ve ever had. I have after much chopping, have sharpened it even further. The cost is only $25 available at Walmart and a guarantee you it can do anything the blade reeves today can do and more. This is now my default gift that I give to all the outdoor enthusiasts in my world. The stealth is excellent and even comes with an additional small blade.
Thanks for sharing that: I put that on my Amazon list to try out.
@@jonNH123 I've heard of them exploding due to crappy steel.
Guys...if you have an annoying rattle like this in a polymer sheath...get some foam earplugs and push one of more into the bottom. Make sure you don't clog drain holes.
This idea solved the problem when I got my Spyderco SchemmpRock
Big fan of your videos all the way from Hawai’i. I was wondering if u would be able to do a rain test on the onetigris bungalow 2.0? Mahalo 🤙🏾
Great video! First time watching this channel and ill be back for more. I am curious though, why baton with the Silky Nata when its fully capable of just being swung to split wood? Again, great video, cheers.
The Nata is a gardening tool , not specifically designed for the outdoors, that's why the sheath is not " tactical " rubber handle is replaceable because it will wear out long before blade is done being usable, but it is such a good tool I can't never go back to a machete ....
And silky saws leave the laplander in the dust , sawdust .
Just ordered a silky gumboy and a nata. Keen to use these
I love my silky gomboy 240. Much much safer to use and expend less energy processing wood. If I need to chop Ill use my hults bruk Forest axe :)
Good call on wearing heavy pigskin gloves while using Silky products. I learned that one the hard way when a Silky Sugoi saw skipped off the wood and went right through some lesser gloves .. it bled a long time and now I've got a scar :(
Silky hands down best of the best
Another great review. Is this a tool that you would prefer over a good hatchet or short axe, or not?
Damn, dude. I'm in shock)) I want to tell you that after 3 years some kind of crap happened to you, you matured a lot, damn it)))
I would like to see a overnight camp out with some of the favorite gear your have reviewed on the channel
That's a great idea!
- Luke
Have it and you can't have any problem in wood , I ❤ Silky nata
"The difference between the single and double is that one is for right-handed people in the other one is for splitting."
What??
Good review, thanks Luke. I just bought a 16 in east wing hatchet, and so far im happy with it. So I think ill hold off an this one, but I hope you had a great Christmas. Just curious do you have a recommendation for a good water filter. Thanks Jon
I'm happy to help you out with a recommendation Jon, shoot me an email brother.
- Luke
Great video by the way!! Lol 😁
Luke, Where can I get the little table you used with Suzie during one of your hikes. Looks great. I really need a little table. Thanks! Jeff
It a cool piece of equipment I’ll stick with my brothers old machete it’s an old Canadian tire purchase from back in the early 90’s he’s since passed on my ole hunting hiking partner passed on in 2005 still miss him every day I’ll stick with his machete!
Nice ,Mach-hatch-akniv!!
looks strong n sharp..
I have a harbor freight machete in both cars
Locust: Makes the best fence post, kinlin, and with the oils in it and density of the wood. Used for years by farmers as bearings for tillage disk bushings and barn siding. And best part of all.. one of the most painful quick to infect splinters in fingers that you can ever get. ( I hope you harvested that wood for future kinlin use. )
It also burns very hot in the stove.
WOW!!!!! Nice
i bought exactly this model, i love it ,the only thing is that it’s getting rusty easily
Just ask Lars. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
I kinda like the flashy color of the sheath -- I go for anything bright, that way it's easier to find if I set it down in the woods. Have saved a lot of tools that way... :-)
The advantage of it is that the blade is easy to replace.
So the rubber grip is easy to remove.
Customers are complaining about this in Japan.
Luke, With that chest pouch, is there a side zipper pocket large enough for a full size semi auto 9mm? Thanks..
Luke, what kind of grind, or edge profile, does this tool have? It appears to be a Scandi grind, but could also be a Convex.
Well if you like that sort of thing I'd buy it. But me I bought the Kershaw Camp 10 when it first came out. And I'm very happy with it. Or a Becker bk9
One suggestion would be to wrap the handle and carrier in paracord so you could attach the carrier to your leg. Just a thought.
..a modern day kukri, ,nice test, good vid
I went to the link. An annoying "subscribe" pop up kept blocking the browser... yeah, no.
Stew Pidasso I found it on google for 109.99.
Were did you get that front pack at Luke . Looks nice I need one .
Off topic but I also got a Helikon-Tex Numbat chest pouch. I removed the map holder and cord to make it a CCW rig. I have my Walther PPS M2 in it using the 7 round mag in it with a spare 8 round mag attached to the back Velcro panel. I ended up using a Maxpedition MX3535B Black Sneak Universal Holster and the Maxpedition 3503B Black Dual Magazine 2 Loop Retention Insert. It is a very comfortable pouch setup and fast when you leave the top right corner unzipped about 1.5 inches. I can still use the zipper pocket on the inside for my battery charger and other small things.
I was surprised to see how difficult it was to remove the map pocket and I too use it for CCW; excellent product for the money and also, fairly water resistant.
- Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview yes I actually broke one of the Slick clips, fortunately Condor sells them though not in smoke gray, I got the same color Numbat as you did. Still nice to have the option of putting it back together if needed.
Nice video! I was looking at the Nata myself, I do love the Skrama though. How do you think this compares to the Skrama?
With the use that I've had so far, I like the Silky but I love the Terava Skrama.
- Luke
Just got mine, been wanting something for bamboo craft that can split and open culms and widen the cuts so awesome I’ll def make videos
Me too..
That tactical site lost my business as well. That damn pop up...couldn't even scroll through the menu.
Whomever designed the site needs to be FIRED.
Lost me as well...ditto...
Eric Nay this saw is on eBay for $73-$79
I believe this can also function as a draw knife. The brightly colored sheath aids in finding the kit on the forest floor.
I thought you were reenacting a jump into Normandy 1944 with that chest rig.
If you haven't used a chest rig before, you should give one a shot as they are excellent ways to carry gear; especially smaller more frequently needed items. Also effective for CCW if that's important to you.
- Luke
As mentioned by others, the stupid pop-up makes it impossible to use the site, at least on mobile. They've got to get that fixed, like yesterday.
I agree with you brother, 100%.
- Luke
Interesting Silky product. So... When is the video on that chest rig?
Still working on the testing but it should be up shortly.
- Luke
I would like to see this one go up against the Cold Steel Jimislash, $500 Chopper... :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Should have safety glasses. A must in any backpack. Especially in a survival situation
Hello. What bag is on your chest? Can you give a link? Thanks!
I use my silky nata for batonind.
Sand silky gomboy for cutting.
Saves energy.
I'm #2 on the thumbs up! I'VE NEVER FELT DO ALIVE LUKE !!!
Anyone know the name of the chest pack? Very interested. Thanks! Nice video.
What chest rig is that and are you still using the Hill People Gear kit bag? Their Recon Kit Bag is what I use for CCW on the trail, and it fits everything from my G43 to my G20 with a light for bear country (carried w pepper spray). The Recon seems to be the smallest/lightest kit bag that can fit a G20 with a light.
Helikon-Tex Numbat chest pouch, it has mesh on the back side and so it breaths better, it's also only 65.00 so there is that. I have a Walther PPS M2 with one spare mag in mine. You should remove the map insert so it does not interfere with your draw. The draw us the same as the HPG pouch but slightly faster since the corners are rounded.
Arizona Ranger - thanks. The mesh would be the upgrade for me. I don’t usually backpack in weather above 75, but sweating still happens and it would be great if HPG used mesh on the back of their kit bags.
@@BacktotheOutdoors Arizona is correct, it's the Helikon-Tex Numbat and it's an excellent piece of gear. Will you sweat while wearing it? Absolutely. Remove the map insert? I did. Review coming soon.
I still use the Hill People Gear kit; both are very good.
- Luke
TheOutdoorGearReview - thanks Luke.
@@TheOutdoorGearReview By the way that pouch looks huge on you Luke, I am 6'2" and have a 46" chest and it looks small on me. :D
There are locust fenceposts on my grandmother's property that have been there for over 100 years. That wood is damn near indestructable. As to the sheath, find a local holster maker or leather worker, and have a good leather sheath made for it...
who makes the chest rig/pouch you have? I use my military looking one when out n about but would prefer something more civy esq....
That's from Helikon-Tex and is the Numbat chest rig; review coming soon.
- Luke
I don't have a great hatchet or a silky saw. I have a Gerber machete. I think maybe this and Ichiban Samurai saw might be my next 2 purchases.
It’s not recommended to pull out the knife when your fingers are facing the cutting edge . Should grab only the spine direction when pulling
Not too bad at all for a machete and Bowie knife mix
This reminds me of the Schrade froe
You should try a Slovenian Rachun. The name literally translated as a bill like a store bill you get after buying something.
This dude looks like a guy on a Lifetime Movie who has perfect married life but is a serial killer on side....
Nah, I don't see it. But looking at your graphic...hmmm.
BD H when ur balls drop & u get courage show ur face u can comment.... otherwise... shhhhh
@@baroneb5043 t-t-t- triggereddd
Luke what is the chest rig you are wearing?
It's a Helikon-Tex Numbat, still waiting for Luke's review on it though ;)
This or a regular hatchet for camping?