Antique 110 Year Old Signed Japanese Tool Forged Iron Maebiki Nokogiri Saw

  

This antique Japanese saw or nokogiri was made by a Japanese master blade maker over a century ago. It is the type of timber saw used in woodworking and Japanese carpentry that cuts on the pull stroke, unlike European saws which cut on the push stroke. 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, Sawamura, and specially crafted (tokusei or tokkyu) (see pictures 7 & 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.

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 33 overall (83.5 cm). With a blade length (teeth area) of 20 1/2" long by 2 3/4" wide (52 x 7 cm). Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman! Its kiri (paulownia) wood handle is still in great shape and has a warm aged patina. You'll love it, I guarantee it......... Sailerking 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 110 YEAR OLD SIGNED JAPANESE TOOL FORGED IRON MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI SAW" is in sale since Saturday, December 21, 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.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Saw