Japanese hand saws
Japanese saws (called nokogiri in Japanese) ) are hand-held wood saws with very thin blades that cut with a pulling action. This ensures a clean, narrow and smooth cut. The thin blade requires less effort, so the Japanese saw is also great for beginners.
Japanese saws come in a wide range of types for a variety of woodworking applications. They are mainly used for carpentry and joinery, but there are also saws for pruning trees. The thinnest types are suitable for precision joinery work such as herringbone joints. The most common types of Japanese saws are called Kataba, Ryoba and Dozuki, and they can be used in the workshop of the handyman and the most demanding professional.
In our e-shop you will find Japanese saws from the Shark Saw series. Read detailed instructions on how to choose a Japanese saw.
The Japanese Ryoba 180 mm wood saw is a universal workshop saw for the woodworker. It has two different types of teeth for both a very clean cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The Japanese Ryoba 210 mm wood saw is one of the most versatile saws for joinery work. It has two different types of teeth for both a very clean cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The Japanese Ryoba 240 mm wood saw is the most versatile saw for joinery work. It has balanced tooth types for both a nice cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The Japanese Ryoba 270 mm wood saw is a universal saw for carpentry and rough work. It has two different types of teeth for both rough longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The Japanese Ryoba 300 mm wood saw is a universal saw for carpentry and rough work. It has two different types of teeth for both rough longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The Japanese Ryoba 330 mm wood saw is a universal saw for carpentry and rough work. It has two different types of teeth for both rough longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The Japanese Ryoba Wide 180 mm wood saw is a saw for precise clean cuts. It has two different types of teeth for both a very clean cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The Japanese Ryoba Narrow 180 mm wood saw is a saw for precise clean cuts. It has two different types of teeth for both a very clean cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The Japanese Ryoba Mini 120 mm wood saw is a saw for extra-precise clean cuts. It has two different tooth types for both extremely clean cross-cutting and longitudinal cutting.
The Japanese Ryoba Gisuke 240 mm wood saw is the most versatile saw for joinery work. It has balanced tooth types for both a nice cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
Japanese Dovetail 120 mm (pin saw) for the most accurate finish possible with a blade thickness of 0.40 mm and 21 teeth per inch of length.
Japanese Dozuki 150 mm wood saw for an extremely fine and clean thin cut thanks to a blade thickness of 0.3 mm and 24 teeth per inch of length.
Japanese Dozuki 150 mm wood saw for detail cutting and clean thin cuts thanks to a blade thickness of 0.3 mm and 20 teeth per inch of length.
Japanese Dozuki Dovetail 160 mm wood saw for the most accurate finish possible with a blade thickness of 0.1 mm and 23 teeth per inch of length.
Japanese carpenter's saw Kataba 265 mm Shark Series is an all-purpose saw especially suitable for rough work. Thanks to the special hybrid gearing, it can handle both longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The number of teeth makes it one of the most balanced universal saws.
Japanese Kataba 265 mm Shark Series saw for universal cutting. The saw has a universal tooth pitch that is coarse enough for longitudinal cutting but fine enough for precise cross-cutting.
Folding saw with three positions for adjusting the saw blade to the handle for easier cutting.
Japanese Dozuki 210 mm wood saw for extremely fine, clean thin cuts with a blade thickness of 0.3 mm and 22 teeth per inch of length.
Japanese Dozuki 240 mm wood saw for extremely fine, clean thin cuts with a blade thickness of 0.3 mm and 22 teeth per inch of length.
The Japanese Kataba 200 mm Shark Series Carpenter's Saw is a universal saw especially suitable for rough work. Thanks to the special hybrid gearing, it can handle both longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The number of teeth makes it one of the most balanced universal saws.
Japanese Kataba 225 mm Shark Series for extra fine cross-cutting. The saw has extra fine trapezoidal gearing with small tooth spacing for precise work with perfectly smooth cutting surfaces without the risk of tearing out the wood fibres.
Japanese Kataba 265 mm Shark Series saw for universal cutting. The saw has a universal tooth pitch that is coarse enough for longitudinal cutting but fine enough for precise crosscutting.
Japanese Kataba 300 mm Shark Series saw for rough and versatile cutting. The saw has a tooth pitch that is coarse enough for fast rip cuts and cross cuts.
Japanese Kataba 330 mm Shark Series saw for universal cutting. The saw has a tooth pitch that is coarse enough for fast longitudinal cutting and crosscutting.
Japanese carpenter's saw Kataba 265 mm Shark Series is an all-purpose saw especially suitable for rough work. Thanks to the special hybrid gearing, it can handle both longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The number of teeth makes it one of the most balanced universal saws.
The Japanese Kataba 300 mm Shark Series Carpenter's Saw is a universal saw especially suitable for rough work. Thanks to the special hybrid gearing, it can handle both longitudinal and transverse cuts.
The number of teeth makes it an aggressive saw for fast cutting.
Fast, smooth cuts in wet wood with efficient sawdust removal.
Professional curved pruning saw with housing. Equipped with special M - toothing for and industrial PTFE coating.
Fast, smooth cuts in wet wood with efficient sawdust removal.
Professional curved pruning saw with housing. Fitted with special M - toothing for and industrial PTFE coating
Recommended for: garden work, softer wood, rough craft, wet wood.
Japanese double-sided SHINTO saw blade for large areas and high material removal. The rasp has fine teeth on one side and coarse teeth on the other and will become your helper when shaping wood.
Folding pocket saw for pruning trees with blade length 125 mm.
Recommended for: softer wood, wet wood, garden work.
Universal lightweight portable folding saw Shark Saw Takagi 210 mm, with replaceable steel blade SK-85, for pruning and cutting wood.
Recommended for: softer wood, wet wood, garden work.
Universal lightweight portable folding saw Shark Saw 240 mm Takagi with replaceable steel blade SK-85, for cutting and pruning wood.
Recommended for: softer wood, wet wood, garden work.
Japanese folding garden saw with blade length 240 mm - which is a combination of a machete and a saw blade for pruning and cutting wood.
Recommended for: softer wood, wet wood, garden work.
Japanese Garden Saw 330 mm Gisuke - Your indispensable helper for garden maintenance.
Recommended for: softer wood, hardwood, wet wood, garden work.
The Japanese mini Dozuki saw with a blade length of 120 mm and 26 teeth per inch and a thickness of 0.30 mm is ideal for fine and precise cuts in joinery and model making.
Japanese Kataba 250 mm Shark Series pro fine cross-cut. The saw has a fine trapezoidal gearing with small tooth spacing for precision work with perfectly smooth cutting surfaces without the risk of tearing wood fibres.
The Japanese Ryoba Gisuke 210 mm wood saw is the most versatile saw for joinery work. It has balanced tooth types for both a nice cross cut and a longitudinal cut.
The TOUGHBUILT TB-H4S2-23 professional saw offers excellent performance and reliability when working with plasterboard and other materials. With a spare blade and a practical sheath, it is the ideal tool for everyday use.
Toughbuilt -folding saw.
The Toughbuilt Japanese-style folding saw brings a revolutionary design that combines a convenient blade storage right in the handle with a full-size saw. This tool is designed to offer maximum convenience, performance and easy storage for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Japanese saw is a hand saw for precise cutting of wood. Unlike conventional saws, which cut by pressure, the Japanese saw cuts by pulling, allowing finer cuts with less effort. This makes it popular among woodworkers and craftsmen all over the world.
There are several types of Japanese saws. The most popular among woodworkers are Kataba, Ryoba and Dozuki. The Japanese folding saw is suitable for gardening work, such as pruning trees.
There are many types of Japanese saws (collectively referred to as Nokogiri). Here are the most popular ones:
- The Kataba is the ideal saw for long cuts even in hardwoods. Primarily suitable for cross cuts. The model with hybrid gearing can also handle longitudinal cutting. It is used by carpenters and joiners.
- Ryoba is a Japanese saw with two blades - one for longitudinal cuts and the other for transverse cuts. This makes it a universal saw for any workshop.
- Dozuki is a saw with an extremely thin saw blade that is reinforced with a bar. It enables very precise and fine cuts, for example, for making herringbone joints.
A Japanese saw is used to cut wood. It cuts with the stroke, thus creating clean cuts with minimal effort. Japanese wood saws such as the Dozuki or Kataba are mainly used for joinery work, while the Ryoba is ideal for general purpose wood cutting. In our offer you will also find Japanese garden pruning saws.
If you're wondering what to cut hardwood with, a Japanese saw is a great choice. The blade is very thin and sharp, so it allows easy and precise cutting even of harder woods.
Cutting with a Japanese saw requires a special technique. Unlike a conventional Western-type saw, it cuts by pulling towards itself, not by pushing away from itself. When pulling towards you, just push gently on the saw and pull smoothly. This creates a clean and precise cut. Don't use a lot of force and let the saw blade do the work. It may sound complicated, but don't worry - you'll learn how to cut properly with a jigsaw in no time, and you'll need less force than for regular cutting.
Caring for a Japanese saw is very simple. Clean the saw of sawdust and coarse dirt after each use. Usually it is enough to wipe it with a dry cloth, the resin from the wood will dissolve, for example, olive oil. Store the saw in a dry place. From time to time you can treat the blade with camellia oil. If the blade becomes dull, it is not sharpened, but the entire blade is replaced.
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