{"product_id":"hishika-tomokichi-master-360mm-hand-forged-temagari-forestry-saw-graduated-tooth-pitch-paulownia-rattan-handle-back-tapered-high-carbon-steel-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","title":"Hishika \"Tomokichi Master\" 360mm Hand-Forged Temagari Forestry Saw [Graduated Tooth Pitch \/ Paulownia \u0026 Rattan Handle \/ Back-Tapered High-Carbon Steel \/ Resharpenable \/ Made in Miki, Japan]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged in Miki, Japan, by master sawmakers at Hishika Industry (established in 1947), the \"Tomokichi Master\" 360mm Hand-Forged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemagari-Noko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (curved forestry pull saw) is the largest and most powerful forestry saw in the Hishika lineup. Engineered specifically for heavy-duty timber harvesting, land clearing, and large-diameter log cutting, this long-blade saw effortlessly powers through massive green trunks and thick limbs that stall standard tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduated Tooth Pitch Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the teeth are finely spaced near the handle for smooth, accurate stroke initiation, gradually transitioning to larger, aggressive teeth toward the tip. This unique progression allows the user to start cuts with precision before utilizing the expansive 360mm stroke to rapidly remove large timber volume with minimal effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo eliminate binding inside deep cuts, the blade features Hishika’s signature \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. Precision-ground so the spine is thinner than the cutting edge, kerf drag and friction are drastically reduced when slicing deep into large logs. Each high-carbon steel blade is individually hand-tempered to maximum professional hardness, delivering exceptional razor sharpness and long-lasting edge bite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle is traditionally crafted from lightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulownia wood (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to optimize tool balance and minimize arm fatigue over extended field use. It is tightly wrapped in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Rattan (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTou-maki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a secure, non-slip grip even when working in wet conditions or wearing heavy work gloves. Made from high-grade Japanese tool steel, this blade is fully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresharpenable (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for decades of continuous trade service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a protective nylon storage sheath for transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote for Users: Hand-tempered to maximum professional hardness, this high-carbon steel blade is a fine, precision cutting instrument. Apply force exclusively on the straight PULL stroke without twisting, levering, or forcing the blade inside deep kerfs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Performance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360mm Maximum Forestry Reach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The longest blade in the series, engineered for maximum stroke leverage and rapid cutting of heavy logs and large-diameter timber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraduated Tooth Pitch Geometry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finer teeth at the base ensure easy cut starting, while aggressive teeth toward the tip maximize timber removal per stroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaulownia Wood \u0026amp; Rattan-Wrapped Handle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely lightweight Paulownia core wrapped in natural non-slip rattan for maximum control, moisture absorption, and reduced arm fatigue.\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-Hardness Hand-Tempering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individually heat-treated by Miki master blacksmiths for supreme sharpness and edge retention.\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\u003eSen-Togi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tapered blade spine prevents binding and kerf friction inside deep, large-log 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\u003eResharpenable Blade (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-carbon tool steel can be traditionally hand-filed and resharpened for decades of trade use.\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\u003eLine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tomokichi Master Professional Series (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoshika Tomokichi-saku\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 Hand-Forged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemagari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forestry Saw 360mm\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 Traditional Japanese Forestry Pull Saw (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemagari-Noko\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 360 mm (14.2 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 Graduated-Pitch \/ 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\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Paulownia Wood with Rattan Wrapping (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiri + Tou-maki\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\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protective Nylon Sheath Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy-duty forestry, large-diameter timber harvesting, big-log cutting\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":52908717539640,"sku":"83383-242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/6778\/4504\/files\/IMG-5630.jpg?v=1790898057","url":"https:\/\/niwakokoro.com\/products\/hishika-tomokichi-master-360mm-hand-forged-temagari-forestry-saw-graduated-tooth-pitch-paulownia-rattan-handle-back-tapered-high-carbon-steel-resharpenable-made-in-miki-japan","provider":"Niwa Kokoro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}