Kanejun Mitsukawa Juntaro Saw Set
Hand made saws for rip, cross, diagonal, flush and keyhole cutting… read the full description.
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Kanejun Mitsukawa Juntaro Saw Set is in stock:
- 12.5oz
- Carbon Steel
- Made in Japan
Product description
Exquisite set of saws from 3rd generation saw maker Daizo Mitsukawa at Kanejun. Each saw’s purpose is marked on its Paulownia handle - cross, rip, diagonal, flush and keyhole cutting. They come in a heavy canvas roll and will transform your life.
A little more technical information (TPI = teeth per inch)
Rip Saw
TPI 12.70
Crosscut Saw
TPI 25.40
Diagonal Cut Saw
TPI 3.62
(1 set of 4 teeth for every 7mm + a blade for vertical pull + a window to collect saw dust)
Flush Cut Saw
TPI 25.40
Keyhole Saw
TPI 22.01
Best usage
Carefully check the symbol and Japanese characters carved into each saw’s handle, which indicate its purpose.
- Square with a circle inside: Keyhole Saw
- Cylinder: Flush Cut Saw
- Square with diagonal line: Diagonal Cut Saw
- Square with vertical line: Rip Cut Saw
- Square with horizontal line: Crosscut Saw
These saws are crafted for detailed woodworking (trimming wooden pegs, finishing mortise holes, and working in tight spaces) and should not be used for garden pruning. If you’re cutting through thick timber, try a Niwaki Ryoba Saw.