Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
	Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

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

Saw Sets

Saw sets simplify the introduction to the use of Japanese saws, and give the more experienced user a "step up" to higher skill levels. If you haven't used Japanese saws before, start with the least expensive set; you'll still get professional-looking results. Once you've become comfortable using these saws, you will see your work improve to the point at which you will want to try higher-grade tools. I am convinced that there is such a thing as an esthetic in work processes. Using professional-grade saws, products of centuries of the tool-making art, will give you the opportunity to experience this. If you are prepared to respect and properly care for saws of a quality and precision that may exceed the present level of your skills, there is no reason not to use them. You will understand, however, that we cannot consider kinked saw blades and broken teeth as defects in the material. Saw blades kink or break because when they are not properly guided, which will literally tear the blade. Teeth break when too much pressure is applied, particularly in hardwood; by hitting a hidden nail, or by jerking the saw. The finer the saw, the more "feel" is needed in its use. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Set, consisting of two Japanese saws Set consists of a Ryoba Bakuma, blade length 8 3/8 in. (250 mm) (No. 309310), a Dozuki "Duo" for rip and cross-cuts (No. 312028), and a leather sheath (No. 109056). This is the ideal set to begin with, because all the customary cuts can be made with these saws. The cross-cut edge of the Ryoba can also be used to cut lumber-core plywood and chipboard. Order nr. 312030 Price € 64.60 You save € 8.05 Currently offered as a limited special - save even more!

Set, consisting of 3 Japanese saws Set consists exclusively of the series of tempered saws made by Kijima. Included are: 1 double-edged Ryoba, 7 in. (210 mm) blade length (No. 309457), a Dozuki backsaw, blade length 8 in. (240 mm) (No. 309450), a single-edge Kataba (No. 309465), and a white canvas sheath (No. 309860). These are our best saws with interchangeable blades. Order nr. 312031 Price € 174,50 You save € 26.30

Set, consisting of 3 traditional professional saws Set consists of a double-edged Ryoba, blade length 7 in. (210 mm) (No. 312057), a Dozuki for cross-cuts, blade length 6 in. (180 mm) (Nr. 312060), a Dozuki for rip cuts (No. 312061) and a blue canvas sheath (No. 309861). When it comes to refinement and quality of cut, these saws leave nothing to be desired! Order nr. 312032 Price € 239.00 You save € 35.30

Set, consisting of 3 Mini Saws This saw set includes a ryoba with teeth on both sides of the blade, a dozuki, and a kataba for cross cutting. These saws come carefully packed in a beautifully-made wooden box. The saw blades are about 75 mm (3 inches) long with 60 mm of teeth. The grips are about 130 mm (5.2 inches), making a total length of about 215 mm (8.6 inches). The blade width for the ryoba and the kataba is 0.3 mm and the dozuki 0.2 mm. The tooth count of the cross-cut edges is less than 1 mm (26 TPI) and the rip cut teeth about 1.8 mm (14 TPI). These saws are fully functional, like normal-sized saws, and made to the same high standards. They come from the sawsmith Hishika in Miki, where our traditional professional saws are produced (see photo and saw set above). Look at more photos, and a comparison photo with a normal-size saw. Order nr. 312054 Price € 79.90 These saws are not sold separately.