This stiffened saw has a few leading upswept teeth without set to allow for piercing starter cuts - around 18TPI and 0.3mm blade. Click here for Japanese saw data sheet.
This non-stiffened saw has a few leading upswept teeth without set to allow for piercing starter cuts - around 17TPI and 0.5mm blade. Click here for Japanese saw data sheet.
Crosscut tooth pattern, folding saw much favoured by trades persons, The folding action allows for the protection of the supersharp teeth and the tool can be placed loose in a tool box.
This stiffened saw has a conventional, fine cut blade with full length stiffener - around 25TPI and 0.3mm blade. Click here for Japanese saw data sheet.
Graduated teeth. Dual sided, crosscut or rip pattern. The teeth along the rip side are variable pitch which aids starting the cut. Click here for Japanese saw data sheet.
Kataba Japanese saws have little or no stiffener spine and therefore unlimited depth of cut. This saw excels as cross cutting. Fitted with a traditional rattan cane wrapped handle.