Antique Japanese Whaleback Saw Forged Iron Huge Maebiki Nokogiri Tool Buddhist The kiri (paulownia) wood handle

The kiri (paulownia) wood handle is still in remarkable condition for a 100 year old piece

no chips or hairlines

Measures 7/8" in diameter (2

Stopper and spoon are missing

Antique Japanese Whaleback Saw Forged Iron Huge Maebiki Nokogiri Tool Buddhist The kiri (paulownia) wood handleThis huge antique Japanese saw or nokogiri was hand forged by a Japanese master blade maker over a century ago. It is the type of timber 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 cut width. Made of a high quality laminated carbon steel and carefully milled by hand. Signed on the