腰こし鉈なた

noun

sturdy broad-bladed knife (for woodcraft/hunting)

A heavy, rectangular-bladed knife traditionally carried at the waist, used in woodcraft and hunting. Compare with 鉈 (なた), a general broad-bladed knife.

See also: 鉈 (なた)

• 山やま仕し事ごとでは腰こし鉈なたが必ひつ需じゅ品ひんだ。

  A waist-carried broad-bladed knife is essential for mountain work.

• 彼かれは腰こし鉈なたで枝えだを払はらった。

  He cleared branches with his sturdy knife.