60W0301 - Full-Cut 100mm File
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Japanese saws require special feather-edge files for sharpening.
For the ryoba, azebiki, anahiki and pruning saws, a 100mm (4") file is required. For the regular dozuki and the very fine teeth in our professional dozuki, a 75mm (3") file is best. A safe-cut file is recommended for those who have not sharpened Japanese saws before.
Depending upon the intensity of use, sharpening once per year should be adequate.
No, standard triangular sharpening files are not suitable for Japanese pull saws. Japanese saws require special feather-edge files matched to their unique tooth geometry and hardness. Using the wrong file risks damaging the teeth or failing to restore the correct profile.
For standard dozuki saws and for the very fine teeth of the professional dozuki, a 75mm (3") file is recommended. For ryoba, azebiki, anahiki and pruning saws, a 100mm (4") file is required.
Depending on how intensively the saw is used, sharpening once per year is typically adequate to maintain good cutting performance. Japanese impulse-hardened blades are designed to hold an edge through regular use before requiring attention.
Yes, a safe-cut file is available for those who have not sharpened Japanese saws before. The safe-cut design reduces the risk of accidentally filing adjacent teeth during the sharpening process.
| Dimensions | 3" (75mm") or 4" (100mm) length |
| Includes | Feather-edge file (full cut or safe cut) |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Japanese Saw Feather-Edge Files
Japanese saws require special feather-edge files for sharpening.
For the ryoba, azebiki, anahiki and pruning saws, a 100mm (4") file is required. For the regular dozuki and the very fine teeth in our professional dozuki, a 75mm (3") file is best. A safe-cut file is recommended for those who have not sharpened Japanese saws before.
Depending upon the intensity of use, sharpening once per year should be adequate.
