{"product_id":"hishika-flagship-180mm-hand-forged-folding-pruning-saw-traditional-master-blacksmithing-maximum-hardness-hand-tempered-steel-thin-blade-back-tapered-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","title":"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":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSen-Togi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresharpenable (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a lifetime tool for serious professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHishika Flagship Professional Line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premium hand-forged saw crafted to maximum hardness standards by Miki master blacksmiths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Blade Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides exceptional sharpness, steel elasticity, and long-lasting bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tapered spine eliminates kerf drag for effort-free pull-stroke operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurgical-Clean Cut Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slices cell walls cleanly to preserve plant health and prevent rot or disease entry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResharpenable Blade (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-carbon Japanese tool steel can be traditionally hand-filed and resharpened for decades of continuous service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFolding Mechanism with Safety Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stopper lock ensures safe storage and stable blade positioning during tough cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hishika Industry (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHishika Kogyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hishika-Jirushi (Flagship Line) Folding Pruning Saw 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-Forged Folding Japanese Pull Saw (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNokogiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180 mm (7.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thin-Plate Back-Tapered \/ Maximum-Hardness Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocking System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folding Frame with Safety Lock Stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Resharpenable (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e compatible) \/ Clean \u0026amp; oil after use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Miki, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hishika Kogyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52894369710392,"sku":"83383-1193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-5482.jpg?v=1790888982","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hishika-flagship-180mm-hand-forged-folding-pruning-saw-traditional-master-blacksmithing-maximum-hardness-hand-tempered-steel-thin-blade-back-tapered-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}