Hishika 150mm Hand-Forged Japanese Beechwood Handle and Sheath Mini Pruning Saw [Traditional Master Blacksmithing / Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel / Thin Blade Back-Tapered / Resharpenable / Made in Miki, Japan]

Description

Forged in Miki—Japan’s historic center of traditional sawmaking—by Hishika Industry (established in 1947), the 150mm Mini Pruning Saw delivers authentic handcrafted performance in an exceptionally compact design. Measuring just 260mm in total length, this fixed-blade saw is engineered for intricate pruning, tight branch forks, bonsai maintenance, and delicate fruit tree work where standard saws are too bulky.

Unlike mass-produced tools, each Hishika blade undergoes a full-blade traditional heat treatment. Master blacksmiths individually hand-temper the high-carbon steel plate, creating an ideal balance of steel elasticity, sharp bite, and effortless stroke action. Built with Hishika’s signature Back-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry (Sen-Togi), the blade spine is ground thinner than the tooth edge to eliminate kerf friction and prevent binding in fresh wood.

The razor-sharp hand-forged edge leaves mirror-smooth cross-sections that accelerate natural branch healing and protect plant tissue from rot or disease. Made from premium Japanese tool steel, this compact saw is fully resharpenable (Metate), making it a durable lifetime companion for arborists, orchardists, and discerning gardeners.

Note for Users: Hand-tempered high-carbon steel blades are fine, precision cutting tools. Apply force exclusively on the PULL stroke, letting the blade's geometry do the work without pushing or twisting.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Traditional Hand-Forged Construction: Handcrafted by Miki blacksmiths using manual full-blade heat treatment and precision tempering.

 Compact & Ultra-Maneuverable: 150mm blade length (260mm total length) allows easy navigation inside dense foliage and tight crotches.

 Back-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry: Tapered spine reduces kerf drag for light, effort-free pulling action.

 Surgical-Clean Cut Quality: Slices cell walls smoothly to promote healthy plant healing and prevent disease entry.

 Resharpenable Blade (Metate Ready): High-carbon Japanese tool steel can be traditionally hand-filed and resharpened for decades of continuous service.

Specifications

 Brand: Hishika Industry (Hishika Kogyo)

 Model: Hand-Forged Mini Pruning Saw 150mm

 Tool Type: Hand-Forged Japanese Mini Pull Saw (Nokogiri)

 Overall Length: 260 mm (10.2 in)

 Blade Length: 150 mm (5.9 in)

 Blade Type: Thin-Plate Back-Tapered / Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel

 Maintenance: Resharpenable (Metate compatible) / Clean & oil after use

 Country of Origin: Made in Miki, Hyogo, Japan