Shogun J-180 Japanese Flush Cut Pull Saw 180mm Length

Why Use A Japanese Pull Saw?

Harder Steel – Stays Sharp Longer

Cuts On Pull Action – Higher Cutting Accuracy

Requires Less Effort – Thinner blade is Light Weight To Use

The Shogun J-180 is a precision saw that features a thin blade with triple edged teeth, this allows the saw to be used as both a flush cut saw and also a general purpose precision saw for delicate tasks.

The teeth have no set, to allow flush cutting with no risk of scratching the flush surface which contacts the saw.

J-180 Flush cut pull saw has a very thin blade designed to accurately cut dovetails, tenon shoulders, trim dowels and any other small precision cuts.

The non-slip handle is made from a rubberised elastomer to give a comfortable feel.

Shogun J-180 Specification:

Blade Length: 180mm

Blade Height: 35mm

Blade Thickness (Plate): 0.4mm

Blade Thickness (Kerf): 0.4mm

Tooth Spacing: 1.0mm (24tpi)

Overall Length: 355mm

Replaceable Blade: Yes. Product Code J-180SB

The most noticeable design feature of a Japanese saw is that the teeth are angled backwards towards the handle. When in use, the cutting action is on the pull-stroke hence Japanese saws are often referred to as pull saws. The saw is designed to cut as you draw it through the timber, totally the opposite to a traditional western saw. The benefit of the pull saw design, is that as much pressure as desired can be applied to the cut without fear of the blade buckling. This gentle method of sawing also ensures far more accuracy and a much thinner blade can be used which equals less resistance and a faster cut.

When a Japanese saw is at work, the blade is under tension rather than compression as is the case with a Western pattern saw. As a result, the blade of a Japanese saw can be made far thinner and of much harder steel.