Kataba Noko Japanese Single Sided Cross Cutting Hand Saw by Nakaya Sukejiro - 240mm

Brand name: Nakaya Sukejiro (中屋助次郎)

Smith name: Unknown

Steel: Carbon steel

Cutting edge length: 240mm

Total length: 608mm 

Blade thickness: about 0.50mm

Blade width: 60~80mm

Weight: 171g

Blade sharpening and adjusting: Unknown

Accessories: -

Additional Information: It comes from a retired Tateguya (sliding door and screen maker) in the Tokyo area. Most of this carpenter's tools were purchased from the Inoue Hamono shop. Judging by its current condition, this saw is in near unused condition.

The wooden handle of this saw was custom-made by the owner himself. It has a rectangular cross-section and offers a very comfortable grip.