ANTIQUE 100 YEAR OLD SIGNED JAPANESE TOOL FORGED IRON MAEBIKI NOKOGIRI SAW
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:45129774 | Featured Refinements: Japanese Saw |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Modified Item: No |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
This professional grade timber nokogiri cross cut saw has a couple shortened teeth (see pictures 6 & 7) and along with a dark aged patina, with the exception of a few shortened teeth (see pictures 6 & 7) it remains overall in very good condition throughout, as seen in the enlarged pictures. Most teeth are complete and still in sharp condition. A rare piece of character and quality from a century past. The thickness of this blade helped to create a straight "rip" cut either cross cut or down the length of a log.
This type of saw required an especially powerful kobiki-shokunin (sawyer) as seen in the 1830's Hokusai woodblock print in the last picture (not included). Measures 39 1/4" overall (99.5 cm). With a blade length (teeth area) of 25 1/2" long by 6" wide (65 x 15 cm). Old world craftsmanship for the new world craftsman! Its sugi (cryptomeria) wood handle is still in great shape and has a warm aged patina.
You'll love it, I guarantee it.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked, refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.
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