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ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW
ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW

ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI LONG TIMBER SAW

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Featured Refinements: Japanese Saw
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country of Manufacture: Japan
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    This huge antique Japanese saw or
    nokogiri
    was hand forged  by a Japanese master blade maker
    over a century ago.  See signature photo 5.
    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.. Made of a high quality
    laminated
    carbon steel and carefully milled by hand. You can see the over layered iron forging marks in several picture.
    Note the smaller teeth toward the handle end of the blade (see picture 4). This was used to help make an efficient starting cut before proceeding with the larger teeth.  Its original
    kiri
    (paulownia) wood handle is still in remarkable condition (see pictures 7 & 8).
    This timber nokogiri saw is complete with all teeth and along with a
    dark aged patina,
    and some minor oxidation it remains overall in
    very good
    condition
    throughout, as seen in the enlarged pictures. All teeth are complete and still in
    sharp condition
    .  It looks like two of the teeth may at some time in its life may have been replaced or repaired (see picture 9).  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 38" overall (97 cm). With a blade length (teeth area) of 22" long by 5" wide (56  X 12.5 cm). Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman!
    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 38 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.