Vintage Japanese c1960’s Steel Mawashibiki-Nokogiri Key Hole Saw 14" Embroidery Weight = 7lbs

Weight = 7lbs

This is a standard  size Soroban for basic calculations

5" long by 4" wide

this kiseru is still very functional

Thickness = 1 1/8"

Vintage Japanese c1960’s Steel Mawashibiki-Nokogiri Key Hole Saw 14" Embroidery Weight = 7lbsThis is a vintage Japanese Mawashibiki Nokogiri "Key Hole" saw. 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. Made by the renowned tool company Senkichi. This saw is