Kataba: Saw without Back
The Kataba is a single sided saw without back. The blade of the Kataba saw is thicker (mostly 0.5 mm) than the blade of a Dozuki saw (mostly 0.3 mm). The thicker blade does not need a rigid back and therefore this saw can be used for deep and long cuts. This saw we recommend as general purpose saw because it makes clean and fast cuts and is inexpensive. Kataba saws are available with crosscut and ripcut teeth. If you do both crosscutting and ripping, and only want to own one saw, we recommend the fine teeth ripcut saw. Click on the images for a magnified view!
JUUMA Kataba Saws with impulse hardened teeth
Juuma saws offer good quality and a good price. They are made in Japan. The teeth are laser-hardened, and are designed for wood and the various wood-based products. The blade on these saws is easy to take off, and so the saw can be easily tucked away in a tool box and is an indispensable companion in the workshop or a job site. The blades are interchangeable.
A great saw for a very good price for all kinds of cross cuts. The depth of cut is not limited. The blade fits other JUUMA Katabas as well as the Kataba saw made by Bakuma and many other Kataba saws with the same blade length.
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. The blade fits other JUUMA Katabas as well as the Kataba saw made by Bakuma and many other Kataba saws with the same blade length.
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. The blade fits other JUUMA Katabas as well as the Kataba saw made by Bakuma and many other Kataba saws with the same blade length. A coarse ripcut saw allows fast cutting!
LIFESAW Kataba Saws
Despite cutting on the pull stroke, like other Japanese saws, this saw features a "pistol" grip angled to 90° which makes it perhaps more comfortable for those used to Western-style saws. While Japanese saws are usually wider at the tip with the blades angling back toward the grip, this saw features a constant 63 mm wide blade and so feels closer to the Western saws in use. The constant blade width also makes the saw ideal for use in this saw guide for miter and cross cuts from the same manufacturer. Together they make the perfect pair for exact cuts. The teeth are specially hardened for a long useful blade life, and at the end of it, blade changes are simple and quick. The teeth are cut and set for diagonal and cross cuts. The saw will rip reasonably well, but in this use it is far slower than a saw designed for rip cutting. Manufactured in Japan by Z-Saw using the most modern technologies for hand saws.
Compact Folding Kataba Saw TUCKIN
A very fine cut in a folding saw! This is a very nicely made, compact, carpenter's and assembly saw. The ergonomically formed aluminum grip is covered in a soft insulating plastic for comfortable work, especially on cold job sites where frozen fingers can be a problem with metal tools. The blade locks in two positions, which can ease access to tight or awkward corners. See the small photo to the left! Another Advantage: The teeth are cut and set to a happy medium allowing cross, miter and rip cuts: that and the fact that it folds down into a compact little package with the blade shielded makes this a real space saver in any woodworker's travel kit. Made in Japan by Z-Saw.Detail
Pruning saws from the same series
Simple Blade Changes
Blade length 240 mm
Blade width center 41 mm
Blade thickness 0.7 mm
Kerf 0.95 mm
Pitch 1.75 mm (14,5 TPI)
Order nr. 313746
Price € 39.90
Replacement Blade
Order nr. 313747
Price € 16.90
Spare Bolts and Washer Set
In case you have lost the mounting bolts or washers. Picture! These parts fit all Tuckin Saws by Z-Saw.
Order nr. 313749
Price € 2.50
Compact Folding Kataba Saw NEOCUT at a low price
This saw is an alternative, if miter and rip cuts is not so important. The ergonomically formed soft plastic grip allows comfortable work. The blade locks in two positions, which can ease access to tight or awkward corners. See the photo to the left - click for enlargements! Easy blade change! Indispensable in any woodworker's travel kit! Made in Japan!
Pruning saws from the same series
mainly for crosscut
Blade width center 33 mm
blade thickness 0.8 mm
Kerf 0.95 mm
Pitch 1.75 mm (14.5 TPI)
Order nr. 316300
Price € 16.50
Repl. Blade fine 210 mm
Order nr. 316301
Price € 7.50
Folding Saw NEOCUT fine Teeth Blade 240 mm
mainly for crosscut
Blade width center 33 mm
blade thickness 0.8 mm
Kerf 0.95 mm
Pitch 1.75 mm (14.5 TPI)
Order nr. 316302
Price € 19.50
Repl. Blade fine 240 mm
Order nr. 316303
Price € 9.50
BAKUMA Kataba Saws
The teeth are laser-hardened, and are designed for wood and the various wood-based products. The blade on these saws is easy to take off, and so the saw can be easily tucked away in a tool box and is an indispensable companion in the workshop or a job site. We offer two types: a smaller for the cabinetmaker and one with a 330 mm long blade for the carpenter.
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. Replacement blade also suitable for the brand "Z-saw" and the Japanese saw distributed by "Two Cherries". With impulse hardened blade!
Instructions for use
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).
KIJIMA 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?
Blade width: 50 mm
Blade thickness: 0.4 mm
Kerf: 0.6 mm
Pitch: 21 TPI (1.2 mm)
Order nr. 309465
Price € 52.00
Repl. Blade 210 mm
Order nr. 309466
Price € 35.00
KIJIMA Kataba with Blade 240 mm
Blade width: 55 mm
Blade thickness: 0.5 mm
Kerf: 0.75 mm
Pitch: 17 TPI (1.5 mm)
Order nr. 309467
Price € 53.00
Repl. Blade 240 mm
Order nr. 309468
Price € 36.00
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 width: 60 mm
Blade thickness: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Kerf: 0.6 mm
Pitch: 21 TPI (1.2 mm)
Order nr. 312058
Price € 59.00
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 width: 60 mm
Blade thickness: 0.4 mm (0.016 in.)
Kerf: 0.5 mm
Pitch: 18 TPI (1.4 mm)
Order nr. 312059
Price € 59.00
High tech and modern design of SILKY Saws
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 teeth are impulse hardened and the blade is chrome finished. The handle is aluminium covered with rubber for a firm grip in all conditions.
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
Pitch: 18 TPI (1.4 mm)
Order nr. 309418
Price € 49.00
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
Mini Kataba Saws
This short Kataba saw is for cross and diagonal cuts and comes with modern plastic handle.
Saw storage and protection
suitable for all saws up to 330 mm blade length
To achieve best protection and when appearance is in the second line!!
All bags: saws on pictures NOT included!
Order nr. 109056
Price € 9.95
suitable for all saws up to 330 mm blade length
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.
All bags: saws on pictures NOT included!
Canvas saw holder undyed for 3 Japanese saws
Order nr. 309858
Price € 9.50
Canvas saw holder undyed for 5 Japanese saws
Order nr. 309860
Price € 16.00
suitable for all saws up to 330 mm blade length
All bags: saws on pictures NOT included!
Order nr. 309861
Price € 21.80
suitable for all saws up to 160 mm blade length
All bags: saws on pictures NOT included!
Enlargement inside
Enlargement outside
Enlargement with saws
Order nr. 312049
Price € 29.50
