{"product_id":"hishika-noko-house-210mm-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 210mm 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\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in Miki—Japan’s historic center of master sawmaking—by Hishika Industry (established in 1947), the Noko-House 210mm Folding Pruning Saw represents the authentic craftsmanship of traditional Japanese toolmaking. Unlike mass-produced impulse-hardened saws, each Hishika blade is individually hand-shaped, hand-tempered, and fine-tuned by master blacksmiths using time-honored techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hallmark of Hishika’s quality is its full-blade traditional heat treatment. Master smiths visually inspect and temper the high-carbon steel plate, imparting remarkable steel elasticity, \"bite,\" and an exceptionally smooth stroke. The Noko-House series features a slightly moderated temper compared to Hishika's flagship line, providing a versatile balance between professional sharpness and practical durability for field use. 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, drastically reducing friction inside the cut so the saw glides effortlessly without binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precision edge produces smooth, surgical cross-sections that preserve tree health by minimizing cell damage and accelerating natural wound healing. Equipped with a reliable safety locking mechanism and built from high-grade tool steel, this 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 long-term tool investment for professional arborists, orchardists, and discerning landscapers.\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 the blade.\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\u003eExtended 210mm Reach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Longer blade length offers faster stroke efficiency for medium-sized branch pruning.\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 friction in the kerf 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, smooth cuts that protect fruit trees and ornamentals from rot and infection.\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 steel can be traditionally hand-filed and resharpened for decades of 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 Frame with Safety Lock:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure stopper mechanism ensures safe transport and steady operation in the field.\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 210mm\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 210 mm (8.3 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":52894090494264,"sku":"83383-1191","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-5466.jpg?v=1790888495","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hishika-noko-house-210mm-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"}