This set includes the following hand made saws by Hishiki: Rip Cut Dozuki, Cross Cut Dozuki, Universal Cut Kataba Saw (9-1/2"), Universal Cut Kataba Saw (7") and Ryoba Saw (8-1/4"). These are finest Japanese saws that we carry. Hand made the old way in Japan by the Hishiki work shop including hand hardening of the entire alloy steel blades, hand correction of blade warping and taper ground blade thickness as well as carefully hand filed and hand set teeth. The Dozuki Saws have the following key specifications:
- 9-3/4" Length of Blade for the rip-cut saw and 7-1/8" for the cross-cut saw
- 23-5/8" Overall Length for the rip-cut saw and 19-3/4" for the cross-cut saw
- 25 Teeth Per Inch for the rip-cut saw and 28 Teeth Per Inch for the cross-cut saw
- 0.011" Blade Thickness by the teeth tapering to 0.010" by the steel back for the rip-cut saw and 0.010" Blade Thickness by the teeth tapering to 0.009" by the steel back for the cross-cut saw
- 0.014" Kerf for the rip-cut saw and 0.012" for the cross-cut saw
- 2-1/8" Depth of Cut by the tip tapering to 1-5/8" by the handle for the rip-saw and 1-3/4" Depth of Cut by the tip tapering to 1-3/8" by the handle.
Rattan wrapped wooden handles. Slightly curved steel backs for extra rigidity.
The Kataba Saws have the following key specifications:
- 9-1/2" Length of Blade for the larger saw and 7" Length of Blade for the smaller
- 23" Overall Length for the larger and 18-1/2" for the smaller
- 17 Teeth Per Inch for the larger and 24 Teeth Per Inch for the smaller
- 0.026" Blade Thickness by the teeth tapering to 0.021" by the steel back for the larger and 0.017" Blade Thickness by the teeth tapering to 0.014" by the steel back for the smaller
- 0.0305" Kerf for the larger and 0.0205" for the smaller
Rattan wrapped wooden handles.
The Ryoba Saw has the following key specifications:
- 8-1/4" Length of Blade
- 21"" Overall Length
- 20 Teeth Per Inch on the cross cut side and 8 Teeth Per Inch progressing to 13 on the Rip Cut Side
- 0.020" Blade Thickness by the teeth tapering to 0.015" towards the middle
- 0.0235" Kerf
Rattan wrapped wooden handle.
All the saws are hand made in Japan.
HAND MADE JAPANESE SAWS
These handmade saws are as good as they come but require a certain amount of care in use to allow for a long life. The entire blade has been hardened and tempered as opposed to just hardening the tips of the teeth. Importantly, this allows the teeth to stay sharp a long time but it also makes the blade prone to breakage if subjected to excessive side forces when cutting. Therefore, in use, make sure you have clean cut; let the saw do the work and do not force it; do not pry and leverage the blade; do not bend the blade and try to change direction in the middle of the cut.
If you wish to have a Japanese saw that is more capable of taking some rougher treatments, you are better off selecting a saw that is not handmade and that have impulse hardened tooth tips.
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