This huge antique Japanese saw or nokogiri was hand forged  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 (see pictures 8, 9, & 10). Made of a high quality laminated carbon steel and carefully milled by hand.  Along with the blade smiths name (translation upcoming), it has several stamps etched into its forged iron blade.  (see picture 3).

Note the smaller teeth toward the handle end of the blade (see picture 7). This was used to help make an efficient starting cut before proceeding with the larger teeth. Every fifth tooth has a deep recess to help eliminate sawdust buildup (see picture 7) .  The kiri (paulownia) wood handle (see pictures 14 & 15) is still in remarkable condition for a 100 year old piece.

 

This timber nokogiri saw is complete with all teeth sharp and along with an aged patina  it remains, with exception to some minor oxiation, overall in very good condition throughout, as seen in the enlarged pictures.  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.  All teeth are sharp and ready to cut a log in any direction of your choosing.

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 38" overall (97 cm). With a blade length (teeth area) of 23" long by 3 1/2" (97 x 9 cm). Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman! 

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You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days of receipt. 

Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 39 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. 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. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.