Antique Japanese c1920’s Signed Saw Iron Anahiki Nokogiri Eastern Kabata 29.5”

This antique Japanese saw or Anahiki-Nokogiri was hand forged by a Japanese master blade maker over a century ago. The teeth edge is curved so you can start a cut in the middle of the wood. It is the type of 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 kerf (cut width). Made of a high quality laminated carbon steel and carefully milled by hand. Signed on the base of the blade front and back by the Japanese master blade maker over 100 years ago.

Note the smaller teeth toward the handle end of the blade. This was used to help make an efficient starting cut before proceeding with the larger teeth. The kiri (paulownia) wood handle may be original and shows the decades of wear!

This saw is complete with all teeth top and bottom along with an aged patina and some minor oxidation, it remains overall in very good condition throughout, as seen in the enlarged pictures. A rare piece of character and quality from over a century past.

This saw measures 29.5" overall. With a blade length (teeth area) of 13.5" long by 3" wide. Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman!