This allows it to have a thinner blade that cuts more efficiently and leaves a narrower cut width (kerf). Made of a high quality. Carbon steel and carefully milled by hand by the Japanese master blade maker, Maruyama (see picture 8). Note the smaller teeth toward the handle end of the blade (see pictures). This was used to help make an efficient starting cut before proceeding with the larger teeth.
This timber nokogiri saw is complete with all teeth and along with a dark aged patina, it remains overall in very fine condition throughout, as seen in the enlarged pictures. All teeth are complete and still in sharp condition. The kiri (paulownia) wood handle (see picture 10) has areas of filled worm holes but overall remains in fair (usable) condition. A rare piece of character and quality from over a century past.The thickness of this blade helped to create a straight "rip" cut down the length of a log. This type of saw required an especially powerful kobiki-shokunin (sawyer) as seen in the 1830's Hokusai woodblock print in the last picture (not included). Measures 27 overall (68.5 cm).
With a blade length (teeth area) of 20" long by 8 1/4" wide (50.5 x 21 cm). Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman! You'll love it, I guarantee it.........And the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition.
The item "ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI TIMBER SAW" is in sale since Monday, September 9, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Tools, Hardware & Locks\Tools\Carpentry, Woodworking\Saws". The seller is "sailerking" and is located in Portland, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.