Shogun SH-90 Japanese Azebiki Plunge Cut Pull Saw 90mm Length

The Japanese Azebiki saw is uniquely designed for plunge cutting in solid wood and man made boards. The cutting edge has a slight curve to it which allows for a blind cut to be started in the centre of the panel. A gentle push/pull action will start cutting a slot, which can then be deepened to cut all the way through the panel. Add a clamped ruler or straight edge to act as a guide if required.

The double edged blade features coarse teeth on one edge and fine teeth on the opposing edge, giving the option of faster cutting or a finer finish.

Who would need a tool like this?

Box makers, musical instrument makers, cabinetmakers to name a few. For example: If you have a drawer front to cut from a single board with the draw front grain matching the sides it can be achieved with an Azebiki saw.

Can be used on Hardwood, Softwood, Plywood, Chipboard and MDF.

Shogun SH90 Specification:

Cutting Blade Length: 90mm

Blade Thickness (Plate): 0.5mm

Blade Thickness (Kerf): 0.6mm

Toothing (Fine Side): 1.65mm (16tpi)

Toothing (Coarse Side): 3.3mm (8tpi)

Overall Length: 400mm

Replacable Blade: No

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.