Bakuma Kataba
Woodworking Saw

General purpose woodworking saw… read the full description.

Saw
Replacement Blade
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⚠ Sorry, Bakuma Kataba • Saw is not available. Please take a look at our alternative Niwaki Dozuki Saw

5.6oz
1' 11.2 x 2.4"
9.8" blades
bamboo wrapped handles
Made in Sanjo, Japan
Includes

⚠ Sorry, Bakuma Kataba • Replacement Blade is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.

2.1oz
10.6" blades
Impact Hardened SK-4 Steel
Made in Japan

Product description

Single sided all-purpose carpentry saw. Lovely light feel with traditional bamboo-wrapped wooden handle. Replaceable blades.

Best usage

Goes without saying that Katabasaws cut on the pull.

Saw Care

Japanese Pruning Saws are great. They cut on the pull stroke, not the push, which means the blade is under less pressure when cutting, and uses less energy, resulting in a far cleaner, faster cut. They whizz through green wood, but the blades are more fragile than traditional western saws and incorrect use can result in damage.

Use a smooth, gentle sawing action, doing the cutting on the pull, and gliding back on the push
Don’t let the weight of the branch pinch or catch the blade
Don’t twist the blade while sawing
Don’t use a small saw for a large job. Treat 1/3 of the length of the blade as the absolute maximum sensible cutting diameter
Don’t use a large saw for a small job. A 12" blade will happily cut a 1/2" branch, providing the branch is rigid - but most 1/2" branches move around a lot, and don’t allow for accurate sawing. Use Secateurs or Loppers instead
Don’t blame us if you snap the blade. Blades snap through misuse and poor handling, neither of which are covered under the warranty!

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Bakuma KatabaWoodworking Saw

⚠ Sorry, Bakuma Kataba • Saw is not available. Please take a look at our alternative Niwaki Dozuki Saw

⚠ Sorry, Bakuma Kataba • Replacement Blade is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.

Product description

Best usage

Bakuma Kataba
Woodworking Saw