Z-Saw Kataba 265mm/10.43" Crosscut Saw without Back Cross H-265

These Kataba saws are the perfect saw for general cutting. They have a single cutting edge without a back or spline. Their blades are considerably thicker than those found on Dozuki back saws. With a thicker blade and no back, these saws are capable of making deep and long cuts in hard and soft woods. These saws have teeth filed for crosscutting and will produce clean and fast cuts across the grain.  Specifications:  Crosscut H-265 Overall length: 596mm/23.5" Blade length:  265mm/10.43" Blade thickness: 0.6mm/0.023" Kerf: 0.92mm/0.036" Blade depth: 60.375mm/2.375" Maximum depth of cut: unlimited Pitch/TPI: 1.75mm/15 TPI Handle: Traditional rattan cane wrapped wood handle Replacement blade sold separately: 15004 The primary difference between Japanese saws and western-style saws is that Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. Pulling a saw blade through wood keeps the blade in constant tension preventing the blade from bowing allowing the blade to be much thinner. Thinner blades c