Hand Tools

Sun Child Dovetail Saw
(Dozuki Nokogirl) by Gyokucho

This saw, known in Japan as Dozuki or Sun Child, is ideal for detailed cuts such as cutting accurate dovetails, trim work, general lumber and Hard Plastic with its Rip/Crosscut Teeth. The blade has 19 teeth per inch with the cutting edge hardened to HV900-1200. It cuts with the traditional Japanese pull stroke. Each tooth is impulsed hardened to insure consistent and long lasting edge. Recommended for dovetail cuts in material 3/4" or lessThe blade is replaceable with a few turns of the thumbscrew. It has a comfortable traditional rattan wrapped paulownia handle.

• Recommended for cutting: Accurate Dovetails Cut, tenons, General Lumber, Hard Plastic
• TPI: 19
• Blade Length: 9-1/2"
• Overall Length: 21"
• Blade Thickness: 0.3mm

Tatebiki Dovetail Saw
(Dozuki Nokogirl) by Gyokucho

Purpose designed as a dovetail/general lumber saw for rip /crosscut, the Gyokucho tatebiki Noko is fast and smooth, it cuts beautifully under its own weight and is also very easy to keep on-line. The thin (0.3mm) blade removes very little material and leaves a clean surface for maximum joint strength. The blade has 16 teeth per inch with the cutting edge hardened to HV900-1200. It cuts with the traditional Japanese pull stroke. Each tooth is impulsed hardened to insure consistent and long lasting edge. The blade is replaceable with a few turns of the thumbscrew. It has a comfortable traditional rattan wrapped paulownia wood handle.

• Recommended for cutting: Dovetails, Rip, Crosscuts
• TPI: 16
• Blade Length: 9-1/2"
• Overall Length: 21"
• Blade Thickness: .3mm

Double Edge Flush Cutting Saw
(Kugihiki Nokogirl) by Gyokucho

Flush cutting saws are delicate precision tools for cutting plugs, dowels, wooden nails and through tenons flush with the surrounding surface. This compact Japanese double edged saw with fine teeth spacing and extra-thin blade is the first choice for the finest cuts in tight spaces. The slim blade guarantees minimal cutting waste and due to the un-set teething they do not scratch the surface. The blade is hardened to HV900-1200 and extremely flexible, light pressure is all that is required to hold the blade down onto the work piece and achieve a truly flush cut.

• Recommended for cutting: Flushcuts,
• TPI: 25
• TPI: 19
• Blade Length: 4-3/4"
• Overall Length: 10-1/2"
• Blade Thickness: .3mm

General Purpose Saw
(Usaba) by Gyokucho

The 180mm compact series are a new breed of high performance Japanese Saws:compact enough to fit into any tool box. The 180mm blade length is designed for use in tight space situations ,and easy storage.The "Usuba" type is perfect for general cutting in wood,bamboo and features a curved tip. It has a back stiff back plate for strait cuts and can cut through materials up to 1 3/8" thick.

• Recommended for cutting: General Purpose, Plywood, Curved Tip
• TPI: 16
• Blade Length: 7"
• Overall Length: 15-1/2"
• Blade Thickness: .3mm

Tatebiki Noko Dozuki-Rip Cut Saw
( Dozuki Nokogirl) by Gyokucho

Dozuki Noko Giri are the finest cutting of any saw, either Western or Japanese. The blades are very thin and have a rigid spline of metal attached to the top edge to help keep the saw straight during use. Dozuki Saws are used for the finest miter, cross, tenon and dovetail cuts. They will leave a glass smooth finish on all hardwoods. Our Gyokucho Dozuki Saws are among the finest cutting replaceable-blade saws made.

• Recommended for cutting: Joinery saw, Fine Finish, general purpose
• TPI: 19
• Blade Length: 9-1/2"
• Overall Length: 23-1/2"
• Blade Thickness: .3mm

General Purpose Saw
(Atsuba) by Gyokucho

The 180mm compact series are a new breed of high performance Japanese Saws:compact enough to fit into any tool box. Japanese EVA handled, Pattern 293 Atsuba pull saw from Gyokucho. This is a professional quality saw with replaceable blade. The blade has a short stiffener which allows unlimited depth of cut and curved front edge of leading teeth to allow piercing starts in plywood panels. Crosscut 17 tpi teeth on a 1.5mm pitch make this a very unnaversal saw to have in the shop.

• Recommended for cutting: General Purpose, Laminated lumber, Curved Tip
• TPI: 17
• Blade Length: 7"
• Overall Length: 15-1/2"
• Blade Thickness: .5mm