Kataba Pull Saw 265MM Single Edge K-265

Kataba translates to single edge. Kataba saws can come in a wide variety of shapes,tooth grinds (for Rip or Crosscutting), different TPI, and lengths for a wide variety oftasks. This is our General Purpose Universal-Cut version which meets the widestrange of general woodworking tasks. The blade is 265mm with a fairly aggressiveuniversal cut tooth pattern at 14.4 TPI.

The Universal teeth have a series of crosscutand hybrid rip teeth along its cutting edge that allows the saw to crosscut, rip-cut, anddiagonally cut equally well. The size, TPI, and universal teeth make this saw a great general purpose saw fordimensioning stock and cutting medium to large joinery. The Kataba is similar to theDouble-Edge Ryoba in that it excels in a wide range of general purpose tasks.

Howeverthe Kataba is preferred over the Ryoba by some craftsman who make many deep cutsinto and through wood. Because the Kataba only has one edge it doesnt bind in the cutlike a Ryoba might that has a trailing edge with teeth that might bind in the saw kerf. The blade is made of premium SK85 Japanese tool steel and the teeth are impulse hardened for extreme sharpness and durability.

The blade is easily replaceable. The handle is made of Japanese Wingnut, stained a dark rich color and wrapped with natural rattan wraps for attractive contrasting aesthetics and increased grip. Expertly crafted in Japan, Temple Tool Co. blends legendary Japanese craftsmanship with our signature Western aesthetics to create timeless tools that perform as good as they look.