Ryoba Noko Giri Nagaoke 270mm Professional Grade Double Edge Saw

Description

The master blacksmith forges the Ryoba Noko Giri Nagaoke Professional Grade Double Edge Saw from the best quality Japanese "white" steel carefully milled by hand for correct thickness. Each blade is individually heat treated and hardened to 54-56 on the Rockwell C scale. They are then straightened and tensioned by hand. After the teeth are cut, they are given a special finish sharpening (hon metate). The rattan wrapped handle gives the user a secure grip.Blade Length: 10-1/2"Overall Length: 25"Cross-cut: 11 tpiRip: 6 tpiJapanese woodworking saws (Noko Giri) are unique in that they cut on the pull stroke. This gives the woodworker a degree of control and accuracy impossible to obtain with Western “push” type saws. Because the blade is in tension during use, it can be thin and hard. This means a very sharp edge and exceedingly thin kerf. Ryoba Noko Giri are the mainstay of the Japanese woodworker. They have cross-cut teeth on one side and rip teeth on the other. The size and number of teeth vary with the length of the blade. The longer the blade, the larger the teeth and the greater the set.