ANTIQUE JAPANESE SIGNED TOOL FORGED IRON HUGE MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI WHALEBACK SAW

Description

This huge antique Japanese saw or
nokogiri
was hand forged  by a Japanese master blade maker
over a century ago.  It is signed on one side of the blade,
Shiraki-go
(see picture 3).
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 5). 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 picture 6).
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. A rare piece of character and quality from over a century past. The thickness of this blade (see picture 11) 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 32" overall (81 cm). With a blade length (teeth area) of 22" long by 13" wide (56 x 33 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.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 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.