Gyokucho Fugaku Folding Japanese Saws Set of 3

• Set of 3 Japanese Folding Saws
• Made by Gyokucho
• Beech Handles

Japanese saw design and quality meet western preferences for a solid wooden handle and a weightier, yet well balanced, feel in this outstanding range of saws from Gyokucho in Japan. At first glance two dozukis and a kataba make a rather unusual set, but when you consider western dovetail, carcase and panel saws, the roles are very similar. The kataba will size panels with remarkable accuracy and efficiency, the dozuki super hard is a dedicated crosscut saw used for cutting components to length, halving joints, tenon shoulders etc, and the universal dozuki is a fine smooth cutting saw for dovetails and intricate joinery. All three saws feature selected quartersawn beech handles, heavier spines for balance, and a smooth, positive folding mechanism with a locking lever to hold the blade in the extended position. The word Fugaku is another name for Mount Fuji, a cultural and spiritual icon recognised throughout Japan and the world. The Kataba is a backless saw with a stiffer blade, more aggressive teeth and a short reinforced metal spine that lets you make deep straight cuts into composites, hardwoods, sheet materials and thicker timber. Blade length 240mm Overall length 540mm Blade thickness 0.6mm Pitch 1.9mm /13.4tpi Replacement blade = Part No S112 The Fugaku dozuki is a precision pull saw for cross, rip and angle cuts. Used for fine delicate joinery in timber less than 12mm thick , making drawers for example, the universal tooth pattern produces an exceptionally smooth cut that is easy to control. Blade length 240mm Overall length 540mm Blade thickness 0.3mm Pitch 1.5mm / 16.9tpi