Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
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Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Overview Japanese Saws

Kataba - Japanese Saws without Back

The Kataba is a saw without back, with teeth on one side of the blade. The Kataba comes with crosscut and ripcut teeth. Click on the images for a magnified view! On this page: Our standard professional saws with impulse hardened teeth Industrial made supreme quality saws with resharpenable blade Traditional made high end saws High tech and modern design of SILKY saws Mini saws Saw storage and protection

Our standard professional saws with impulse hardened teeth
This is a saw for the professional in workshop or building site, excellent performance at this price - mainly for crosscuts. Tap the back of the blade against a hard log and you have taken your saw apart. A brilliant saw for small toolbags and the fold-out toolbox. Also suitable for the brand "Z-saw" and the Japanese saw distributed by "Two Cherries". With impulse hardened blade! Made by BAKUMA.  Instructions for use Blade length: 250 mm Blade width: 60 mm Blade thickness: 0.5 mm Offset: 0.7 mm Teeth ratio: 1.4 mm	Kataba ECOPROFI Order nr. 309300 Price € 23.50 Replacement blade Order nr. 309301 Price € 12.80

A great saw for a very good price for all kinds of fine rip sawing such as dovetails and tenons. Not exactly as fine as a ripcut dozuki, but the depth of cut is not limited. The ideal saw in connection with the VERITAS dovetail guide. This blade fits the kataba saw made by Bakuma and many other Kataba saws with blade length 250 mm. Enlargement Blade length: 250 mm Blade width: 60 mm Blade thickness: 0,5 mm Offset: 0,7 mm Teeth ratio: 1,9 mm/13 TPI

Kataba saw ripcut fine Order nr. 309650 Price € 23.50 Replacement blade Order nr. 309653 Price € 12.80

This Kataba is good for nearly all types of ripcut, specially for those who do not like to make ripcuts with the Ryoba saws, which has teeth on both sides of the blade. This blade fits the kataba saw made by Bakuma and many other Kataba saws with blade length 250 mm. Blade length: 250 mm Blade width: 60 mm Blade thickness: 0,5 mm Offset: 0,7 mm Teeth ratio: 3 mm/9 TPI

Kataba saw ripcut standard Order nr. 309651 Price € 23.50 Replacement blade Order nr. 309654 Price € 12.80

For fast cutting mainly across the grain, specially for larger pieces of wood. Good results, even when the wood is fairly damp. The ideal saw for carpentry. With impulse hardened blade! (Also suitable for the "Kariwaku" 330 mm of other brands) Made by BAKUMA. Blade length: 330 mm Blade width: 55 mm Blade thickness: 0.9 mm Offset: 1.45 mm Teeth ratio: 2,8 mm

Kataba 330 Carpenter's saw Order nr. 309306 Price € 28.90 Replacement blade for 330 Order nr. 309307 Price € 14.90

Industrial made supreme quality saws with resharpenable blade
Fine cut, fast, elegant design - our top range among those with exchangeable blades are made by Kijima in Miki City. For fine and fast cuts and high surface quality! Mainly cross cut and mitre cuts in cabinet making. These saws are resharpenable. The entire blade is made of very hard steel and therefore it is no need for impulse hardening for these saws. All KIJIMA blades without back are interchangeable! Not for beginners! Why?	Kataba made by Kijima Blade length: 210 mm Blade width: 50 mm Blade thickness: 0.4 mm Offset: 0.6 mm Teeth ratio: 1.2 mm Order nr. 309465 Price € 57.00 Replacement blade 210 mm Order nr. 309466 Price € 41.00 Kataba made by Kijima Blade length: 240 mm Blade width: 55 mm Blade thickness: 0.5 mm Offset: 0.75 mm Teeth ratio: 1.47 mm Order nr. 309467 Price € 59.00 Replacement blade 240 mm Order nr. 309468 Price € 43.00

Traditional made high end saws
Made the traditional way (forging, hardening, tempering) by Hishika in Miki/Japan. Very clean and fast cut. The blade has the same thickness near the teeth and the back to make it suitable for saw guides. Not for beginners! Why? Blade length: 210 mm (8-1/4 in.) Blade thickness: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Thickness of shaft: up to 1.0 mm Kerf: 0.6 mm (0.024 in.) Teeth ratio: 1.2 mm (21 TPI)	Traditional Kataba crosscut Order nr. 312058 Price € 59.00

Made the taditional way by Hishika in Miki/Japan. Extremly clean cuts due to very slight saw set. The blade has the same thickness near the teeth and the back to make it suitable for saw guides. Not for beginners! Why? Blade length: 210 mm (8-1/4 in.) Blade thickness: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.) Thickness of shaft: up to 1.0 mm Kerf: 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) Teeth ratio: 1.4 mm (18 TPI)

Traditional Kataba ripcut Order nr. 312059 Price € 59.00

High tech and modern design of SILKY saws
The new Silky Tsubasa saw has a tapered blade and no set on the teeth. The blade can be exchanged with a single action by means of a quick and easy to use lever. The blade is protected in a hard clear plastic case, so no leather sheath is necessary. With this saw you make great cuts even in large pieces of wood. Recommended for carpentry!	Silky Tsubasa large teeth Length of blade: 285 mm Width of blade: 50 mm Blade thickness: 0.75 - 0.95 mm Teeth ratio: 1.7 mm/15 TPI Order-no: 309430 Price: € 51.00 Replacement blade large teeth Order-no: 309431 Price: € 25.50

As above, but with finer teeth! Recommended for fine carpentry and cabinetmaking!Click here or on the picture for a magnified view of both Silky Tsubasa saws! Both blades are exchangeable!

Silky Tsubasa fine teeth Length of blade: 285 mm Width of blade: 50 mm Blade thickness: 0.75 - 0.95 mm Teeth ratio: 1.4 mm/18 TPI Order-no: 309432 Price: € 51.00 Replacement blade fine teeth Order-no: 309433 Price: € 25.50

Japanese Folding Kataba Saw! THE saw for the carpenter and for all woodwork that must be quick and clean. Designed for crosscut. With its usual well-tested quality, Silky has at last filled the niche for a folding Japanese kataba saw. Anyone who must take their tools on the road will treasure this saw. The blade is ground so that the blade becomes thinner toward the back. The saw is full-width only near the teeth. That way Silky can forgo setting the teeth without having the blade bind in the wood, which provides an unusually clean and precise cut. The saw comes with a useful belt case in rubber and plastic. The teeth are impulse hardened and the blade is chrome finished. The handle is aluminium covered with rubber for a firm grip in all conditions. More photos, including belt sheath More photos, including belt sheath

Silky Woodboy with large teeth Blade length: 240 mm Blade width: 48 mm Blade thickness: 0.75 mm, in center of blade 0.5 mm Length folded: 307 mm Total length: 556 mm Teeth ratio: 1.4 mm/18 TPI Order nr. 309418 Price € 59.00 Replacement blade large teeth Order nr. 309419 Price € 29.00

Japanese Folding Kataba Saw! Similar to the saw pictured above, but with finer teeth. This saw is made for fine joinery. The teeth are designed for crosscutting. With its usual, well-proven quality, Silky has at last filled the niche for a folding Japanese kataba saw. Anyone who has occasion to travel with their tools will treasure this saw. The tooth size of only a milimeter is, for a kataba in this size, unusually fine. The saw is ground so that the blade becomes thinner toward the back edge. The blade is full width only near the teeth. That way Silky can forgo setting the teeth without having the blade bind in the wood, while allowing an unusually clean and fine cut. The teeth are impulse hardened, and the blade has a hard chrome finish. The handle is made of aluminium covered with rubber for a firm grip in all conditions. More photos

Silky Woodboy with fine teeth Blade length: 240 mm Blade width: 50 mm Blade thickness: 0.7 mm, in center of blade 0.35 mm Length folded: 307 mm Total length: 556 mm Teeth ratio: 1 mm/25 TPI Order nr. 309420 Price € 59.00 Replacement blade fine teeth Order nr. 309421 Price € 29.00

Mini saws
This short Kataba saw is for cross and diagonal cuts and comes with modern plastic handle. Enlargement Blade length: 190 mm (7-1/2 in.) Blade thickness: 0,5 mm (0.02 in.) Total length: 405 mm (16 in.) Kerf: 0,7 mm (0.03 in.) Teet ratio: 1,3 mm (19 TPI)	Kataba short for crosscut Order nr. 312040 Price € 18.90 Repl. blade Order nr. 312041 Price € 11.50

For narrow places and small toolboxes. Enlargement and other mini saws Blade length: 160 mm Blade thickness: 0.5 mm Total length: 340 mm Saw set: 0.7 mm Teeth ratio: 1.5 mm

Mini-Kataba for crosscut and ripcut with Bubinga handle Order nr. 312186 Price € 21.30 Repl. blade for Mini-Kataba Order nr. 312187 Price € 13.80

Saw storage and protection
	Leather sheath for Kataba 250mm Order nr. 109050 Price € 7.50
	Leather sheath for Kataba 330mm Order nr. 109052 Price € 7.50
	Leather bag for 3 Japanese saws of any type suitable for all saws with blade length up to 330 mm To achieve best protection and when appearance is in the second line! Order nr. 109056 Price € 16.80 All bags: saws on pictures NOT included!
	Canvas saw holder undyed for 5 Japanese saws suitable for all saws up to 330 mm blade length Order nr. 309860 Price € 16.00 Notice: We recommend the canvas saw holders for the more expensive saws, even if you have to store only one saw. It simply looks better.
	Canvas saw holder blue for 5 Japanese saws suitable for all saws up to 330 mm blade length Order nr. 309861 Price € 21.80