Metate Tool "Hasami-ita" for Japanese saws ②

Tool Name: Hasami-ita/挟み板 (It can be translated as “Wooden Clamp”)

Clamping length: 330mm

Weight: 1895g

Types of wood: Japanese zelkova(Keyaki&wooden wedge)

Additional Information: New Old Stock (NOS) in pristine condition. Sourced from a retiring tool merchant in Kanto, this item has been seasoned for over two decades. Crafted by master carpenters from high-quality wood, its stability is remarkable.

Please refer to the third photo, which shows two boards clamped together—the seam is nearly invisible, proving that there has been zero warping despite its age.

The last photo shows an example of it in “metate” (the saw is not included in this item).

Examples of Metate tool set(Please note that the English translation below the photo of the tool kit on this English page is incorrect): https://www.dougukan.jp/tools/47