Hishika Flagship 180mm Hand-Forged Oak Handle Folding Pruning Saw [Traditional Master Blacksmithing / Maximum-Hardness Hand-Tempered Steel / Thin Blade Back-Tapered / Resharpenable / Made in Miki, Japan]

Description

Forged in Miki—Japan’s historic capital of master sawmaking—by Hishika Industry (established in 1947), the Hishika-Jirushi (Hishika Brand) 180mm Folding Pruning Saw represents the supreme flagship line of handcrafted Japanese saws. Engineered without compromise for professional arborists, master landscapers, and fruit tree specialists, this tool delivers unmatched cutting sharpness and stroke feedback.

Unlike standard mass-produced saws or even entry-level hand-forged options, the flagship Hishika-Jirushi series undergoes a full-blade traditional heat-treatment process to achieve maximum steel hardness and structural rigidity. Master blacksmiths individually hand-temper and visually inspect every blade, creating an razor-sharp edge with incredible bite. Built with Hishika’s legendary Back-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry (Sen-Togi), the blade spine is ground thinner than the cutting teeth. This drastically reduces kerf friction inside the branch, allowing the saw to glide through green wood and hardwoods with near-zero effort.

The ultra-precise hand-ground edge leaves mirror-smooth, surgical cuts that accelerate natural callusing and protect trees from infection. Built with a heavy-duty folding locking frame, this flagship saw is fully resharpenable (Metate), making it a lifetime tool for serious professionals.

Note for Professionals: High-hardness hand-tempered steel blades are precision instruments. Apply force exclusively on the PULL stroke, letting the blade's geometry do the work without pushing or twisting.

Key Features & Craftsmanship:

 Hishika Flagship Professional Line: Premium hand-forged saw crafted to maximum hardness standards by Miki master blacksmiths.

 Full-Blade Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel: Provides exceptional sharpness, steel elasticity, and long-lasting bite.

 Back-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry: Tapered spine eliminates kerf drag for effort-free pull-stroke operation.

 Surgical-Clean Cut Quality: Slices cell walls cleanly to preserve plant health and prevent rot or disease entry.

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

 Folding Mechanism with Safety Lock: Stopper lock ensures safe storage and stable blade positioning during tough cuts.

Specifications

 Brand: Hishika Industry (Hishika Kogyo)

 Model: Hishika-Jirushi (Flagship Line) Folding Pruning Saw 180mm

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

 Blade Length: 180 mm (7.1 in)

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

 Locking System: Folding Frame with Safety Lock Stopper

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

 Country of Origin: Made in Miki, Hyogo, Japan