{"product_id":"hishika-noko-house-180mm-hand-forged-folding-pruning-saw-traditional-master-blacksmithing-hand-tempered-high-carbon-steel-thin-blade-back-tapered-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","title":"Hishika Noko-House 180mm Hand-Forged Oak Handle Folding Pruning Saw [Traditional Master Blacksmithing \/ Hand-Tempered High-Carbon Steel \/ Thin Blade Back-Tapered \/ Resharpenable \/ Made in Miki, Japan]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in Miki—Japan’s historic heartland of traditional sawmaking—by Hishika Industry (established in 1947), the Noko-House 180mm Folding Pruning Saw delivers authentic Japanese blacksmith craftsmanship in a compact, highly maneuverable size. Designed for precision pruning in tight foliage and detailed branch work, each blade is individually hand-shaped, hand-tempered, and ground by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike mass-produced saws with localized edge hardening, Hishika subjects the entire high-carbon steel plate to traditional manual heat treatment. This grants the steel unique elasticity, immediate tooth bite, and an exceptionally smooth stroke. The Noko-House series features a slightly moderated temper compared to Hishika's flagship line, striking an ideal balance between professional sharpness and practical durability for everyday work. Built with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack-Tapered Thin Blade Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the blade spine is ground thinner than the tooth edge to minimize friction in the cut, allowing the saw to glide effortlessly without binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged edge leaves smooth, surgical-clean cross-sections that protect fruit trees and ornamentals from rot and infection. Featuring a robust safety locking mechanism, this compact tool 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 durable, long-term investment for arborists, orchard managers, and serious gardeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote for Users: Hand-tempered high-carbon steel blades are fine, precision cutting tools. Apply pressure exclusively on the PULL stroke, letting the blade's geometry do the work without forcing 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\u003eTraditional Hand-Forged Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted by Miki blacksmiths using manual full-blade heat treatment and precision tempering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact 180mm Blade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highly maneuverable size ideal for detailed pruning, tight branch forks, and delicate cuts.\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 blade spine reduces kerf friction for light, effort-free pulling action.\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 Cut Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leaves clean, mirror-smooth cuts that accelerate natural branch healing and prevent cell damage.\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 Premium high-carbon steel can be traditionally hand-filed and resharpened for decades of 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\u003eFolding Frame with Safety Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reliable locking mechanism ensures safe carrying and steady operation.\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 Noko-House 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 \/ 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":52894312169784,"sku":"83383-1189","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-5473.jpg?v=1790888724","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hishika-noko-house-180mm-hand-forged-folding-pruning-saw-traditional-master-blacksmithing-hand-tempered-high-carbon-steel-thin-blade-back-tapered-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}