Kajitax was a Japanese manufacturer of alpine equipment active primarily from the late 1970s through the 1990s. Their products were widely used within Japan and were generally characterized by conservative, functional designs rather than experimental or highly specialized forms.

From a historical standpoint, Kajitax occupies an interesting position in Japanese mountaineering gear development. After the company ceased operations, elements of its technical approach and manufacturing experience are understood to have been carried forward into Montbell’s early alpine equipment programs, making Kajitax a transitional presence between earlier domestic makers and more modern Japanese outdoor brands.

Ice Hammers

↑ 377: T. Kajita Kajitax

• Made in Japan [1970s].
• 420x200 mm.
• Weight: 680 g.
• Steel Shaft with Rubber Grip.
• Shaft: 26x15 mm. (Grip: 32x21 mm.)
• Semi-modular head with carabiner hole.
• Hammer: 38x29x34 mm.
• Hammer head.
• Modular ice climbing pick with a negative-clearance chisel tip and with 13 small teeth then 4 large teath closer to shaft.
• Pick: 130(l)x34(h)x5(t) mm.
• Triangular plate spike with carabiner hole.
• Spike: 42(l)x26w)x5(t) mm.
• Aftermarker Black Diamond leash.
• This one is equipped with a T. Kajita waterfall ice pick.
• Ribs on the rubber handgrip give me an excellent grip.
• FromMike Gerbman.