Temple Dozuki Japanese Crosscut Pull Saw

Achieve precise, fine crosscuts in tenon shoulders, Kumiko, and more with this Japanese Pull Saw featuring 25 TPI crosscut teeth. Its premium Wingnut (walnut-family) handle with brass accents delivers both beauty and performance. Cutting on the pull stroke ensures effortless accuracy thanks to a thin, razor-sharp blade. Handcrafted in Japan from high-grade steel, it reflects over a century of woodworking innovation for lasting sharpness. Temple Tool Co., founded by expert Chris Schoenberg, merges Western and Japanese craftsmanship to offer high-quality tools at an honest price.

Dozuki: Japanese saw with an extremely narrow blade and fine teeth for very precise and accurate cuts into wood. They are ideal for cutting dovetails, tenons, and other joinery joints.

Nokogiri 鋸: These are special Japanese saws widely used throughout Southern and Eastern Asia. Unlike European saws, which cut on the push stroke, nokogiri are designed for pull cutting. This design offers greater cutting precision and requires less effort from the craftsman. Because the blade does not bend when pulled, it produces a straighter cut compared to push-style saws.

Premium Components: Features a dark brown handle made from solid Wingnut wood – part of the walnut family. Brass components. A quality high-carbon steel blade complements the design of the dark wooden handle and Western-style brass accessories.

Handcrafted in a historic Japanese town by experienced craftsmen with over a 100-year history of making hand saws. These saws reflect the heritage of honest craftsmanship, history, and quality. They are renowned worldwide for their perfection and incredibly sharp teeth.

This saw is made from high-quality Japanese steel, maintaining long-lasting sharpness and providing clean and precise cuts into both soft and hard wood.

Japanese saws, unlike European ones, are made for pull cutting. This cutting method requires less effort and allows for precise, clean, and accurate cuts. The iconic narrow and flexible blade of Japanese saws does not twist during pull motion, keeping your cut perfectly straight. The vast majority of Japanese hand saws have a higher blade profile and high tooth density. An ideal tool not only for detailing your projects.