Shogun ZHC-1 Japanese Keyhole Pull Saw 100mm Length Folding Design

The Shogun range of folding saws feature a wooden handle which incorporates a folding mechanism, allowing the high quality blade to be safely folded away when not in use.

The blades are made of high quality Japanese steel and very thin to allow precise cutting. The teeth are razor sharp and impulse hardened to ensure a long service life.

The keyhole saw is designed to cut holes from the centre of a panel or door. It is also fantastic for removing bulk material from a carving blank prior to the onset of carving.

Shogun ZHC-1 Specification

Why Use A Japanese Pull Saw?
Harder Steel – Stays Sharp Longer
Cuts On Pull Action – Higher Cutting Accuracy
Requires Less Effort – Thinner blade is Light Weight To Use

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.