Q: Which saws are in the set?
The set includes a dozuki, a crosscut kataba and a rip-tooth kataba.
60T0333 - Set of 3 Japanese Saws
Traditional Japanese saws have long been popular in North America, but the variety of choices can often be daunting. That’s why we put together this set of high-quality saws that cover a wide range of common woodworking applications and are suitable for use with softwoods and hardwoods.
Offered at a saving of 18% compared to buying them individually, the set provides tremendous value and utility, covering everything from breaking down rough lumber and cutting mid-scale furniture joints, up to the large joinery cuts needed for timber framing and large workbench construction.
The set includes a dozuki, which can be used for tenons, dovetails and other joinery cuts. Its fine teeth and thin blade cut faster than conventional Western handsaws, yet produce an exceptionally smooth cut. The 9 1/2" long, 0.011" thick blade yields a 0.018" kerf. It has a 17 tpi tooth pattern, with tiny secondary bevels that strengthen the tooth tips and resist dulling, and a short uncut portion at the tip that makes starting a cut easier. 21" overall.
The set also includes two katabas – one for crosscutting and the other for rip cuts – both backless saws with thicker, stiff blades and fast-cutting teeth that make short work of heavy cuts, such as for resawing rough stock, timber-framing work and large-scale joinery.
The crosscut kataba has a 10 7/16" long, 14 1/2 tpi blade with a convex edge that complements the arc of your arm’s natural movement, keeping the teeth engaged throughout the saw stroke for improved cutting efficiency. This blade shape also helps clear sawdust and produces a slight undercut, which helps ensure that the visible edges of joints are snug, since it doesn’t leave waste material in the middle that could block the parts from coming together tightly. At 23 5/8" overall, it has a 0.023" thick blade that cuts a 0.034" kerf.
The rip-cut kataba cuts quickly but leaves a surprisingly smooth finish. The 11 13/16" long blade has a progressive tooth pitch, with a fine 8.5 tpi pattern close to the heel so it’s easier to start cuts, and an aggressive 5 tpi near the toe for greater speed. The 0.025" thick blade cuts a 0.036" kerf to reduce binding. 23 1/2" long overall.
Both kataba saws have replaceable friction-fit blades, and impulse-hardened teeth for edge retention.
Well balanced and constructed of premium materials, all three saws are made in Japan.
The set includes a dozuki, a crosscut kataba and a rip-tooth kataba.
The dozuki is used for tenons, dovetails and other joinery cuts. Its fine teeth and thin blade cut faster than conventional Western handsaws while producing a very smooth cut.
Both katabas are backless saws with thicker, stiff blades and fast-cutting teeth that make short work of heavy cuts, such as resawing rough stock, timber-framing work and large-scale joinery.
The dozuki has a 9 1/2" long, 0.011" thick blade with 17 tpi cutting a 0.018" kerf, and it is 21" long overall.
The crosscut kataba has a 10 7/16" long, 14 1/2 tpi blade, is 0.023" thick, cuts a 0.034" kerf and is 23 5/8" overall. The rip kataba has an 11 13/16" long blade with a progressive 8.5 to 5 tpi pitch, is 0.025" thick, cuts a 0.036" kerf and is 23 1/2" overall.
Yes, both kataba saws have replaceable friction-fit blades.
Yes, all three are suitable for use with softwoods and hardwoods.
All three saws are made in Japan.
| Materials | Steel blades |
| Dimensions | 21" overall with a 9 1/2" long × 0.011" thick blade, 17 tpi, 0.018" kerf (dozuki); 23 5/8" overall with a 10 7/16" long × 0.023" thick blade, 14 1/2 tpi, 0.034" kerf (crosscut kataba); 23 1/2" overall with an 11 13/16" long × 0.025" thick blade, 8.5 to 5 tpi, 0.036" kerf (rip kataba) |
| Includes | Dozuki; crosscut kataba; rip-tooth kataba |
| Package Quantity | Set of 3 |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Set of Three Japanese Saws
Traditional Japanese saws have long been popular in North America, but the variety of choices can often be daunting. That’s why we put together this set of high-quality saws that cover a wide range of common woodworking applications and are suitable for use with softwoods and hardwoods.
Offered at a saving of 18% compared to buying them individually, the set provides tremendous value and utility, covering everything from breaking down rough lumber and cutting mid-scale furniture joints, up to the large joinery cuts needed for timber framing and large workbench construction.
The set includes a dozuki, which can be used for tenons, dovetails and other joinery cuts. Its fine teeth and thin blade cut faster than conventional Western handsaws, yet produce an exceptionally smooth cut. The 9 1/2" long, 0.011" thick blade yields a 0.018" kerf. It has a 17 tpi tooth pattern, with tiny secondary bevels that strengthen the tooth tips and resist dulling, and a short uncut portion at the tip that makes starting a cut easier. 21" overall.
The set also includes two katabas – one for crosscutting and the other for rip cuts – both backless saws with thicker, stiff blades and fast-cutting teeth that make short work of heavy cuts, such as for resawing rough stock, timber-framing work and large-scale joinery.
The crosscut kataba has a 10 7/16" long, 14 1/2 tpi blade with a convex edge that complements the arc of your arm’s natural movement, keeping the teeth engaged throughout the saw stroke for improved cutting efficiency. This blade shape also helps clear sawdust and produces a slight undercut, which helps ensure that the visible edges of joints are snug, since it doesn’t leave waste material in the middle that could block the parts from coming together tightly. At 23 5/8" overall, it has a 0.023" thick blade that cuts a 0.034" kerf.
The rip-cut kataba cuts quickly but leaves a surprisingly smooth finish. The 11 13/16" long blade has a progressive tooth pitch, with a fine 8.5 tpi pattern close to the heel so it’s easier to start cuts, and an aggressive 5 tpi near the toe for greater speed. The 0.025" thick blade cuts a 0.036" kerf to reduce binding. 23 1/2" long overall.
Both kataba saws have replaceable friction-fit blades, and impulse-hardened teeth for edge retention.
Well balanced and constructed of premium materials, all three saws are made in Japan.
