Japanese 19" Folding Pull-saw

Made in Japan Good all-purpose razorsaw Foldable blade Crosscut Teeth: 15 TPI 19" overall length when opened 1-3/8" narrow blade - good for tight areas Brass riveted in a Beechwood handle with lanyard hole For the shorter 14" length saw model   See here Product Description Specs  A good all-purpose folding Japanese pull-saw that can be used for general lumber, dry woods, & for green woods as well. The blade is foldable, making the saw able to fit in your pocket, backpack, or toolbox nicely. The blade depth is 1-3/8" which allows the saw to get into tight or difficult areas. Saw is available in both 14" & 19" overall lengths. See here for the 14" long saw model. Brass riveted blade in a Beechwood handle with a lanyard hole. Blade is not replaceable.   Made in Japan. About Japanese Pull Saws      Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. Their teeth are very precise & are angled towards the handle; this allows you to cut with great efficiency & control, resulting in precise straight cuts. Another benefit with cutting on the pull-stroke is that you are able to follow your cutting line, giving you accurate & smoother cuts. The blades on Japanese saws are generally constructed of a thinner steel which produces a finer kerf (space left by the blade). Another major benefit by cutting on the pull-stroke is that less force & effort is required when sawing, leaving you not as fatigued when working. Western saws (push saws) on the other hand, typically have teeth that cut on the push stroke. By cutting on a push stroke, the wood will splinter & chip away from you (which is desired in certain circumstances). Western saws typically have thicker blades to keep from bending out when pushing through the cut; they also generally create a larger kerf than Japanese saws. Many Japanese Saws also have blades that disassemble from the handle, making storage easy for a small bag or toolbox. Also, one can get replaceable blades for their Japanese saws when needed.    Hardwick & Sons is pleased to offer quality tools from Japan for the many people who desire special & well-crafted tools. The wide variety of Japanese products that we offer come from the many craftsmen & toolmakers in Japan who have a special dedication to their skillful craft & art of toolmaking.   Product Crosscut TPI Blade Kerf Blade Thickness Blade Depth Blade Length Overall Saw Length Model # Japanese Folding Pull-saw ~ Large 15 .032"   (0.80 mm) .032"   (0.80 mm) 1 - 3/8"   (35 mm) 8"   (203 mm) 19" SUM-P109X