Nakaya Dozuki Classic Saw
Product Description
The Nakaya Classic Dozuki is a precise, well-balanced saw designed for fine joinery work. Dozuki refers to the backed spine, making it an excellent choice for dovetails (even though it is a crosscut), tenons, and other detail-oriented cuts where accuracy matters.
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Replaceable blade made from high-quality Japanese steel.
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Cross-cut teeth, perfect for "shoulder" work.
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Ultra-thin blade: 0.3 mm thick.
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Fine tooth pitch: 1 tooth per mm or 25.4 TPI (teeth per inch) for smooth, controlled cuts.
The saw is supplied with rattan-wrap on the 150mm, but not the 240mm version.
This saw performs best with a light touch and deliberate stroke. When the blade eventually dulls, replacements are easy to fit with a screwdriver.
For an even finer version of this Classic saw, have a look at the Gold version: Nakaya Dozuki Gold Saw.
Usage & Care
This is a specialist saw made for clean, accurate work, not brute force.
Using the saw:
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Use light, steady pull strokes. Let the saw do the work.
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Ideal for cross-cutting clean timber (e.g. beech, cherry, walnut, pine).
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Not recommended for hardwood ripping or composite materials like MDF.
Care tips:
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Wipe clean after use and store in a dry place.
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Avoid side pressure or twisting during cuts.
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Eventually your blade will wear! Replacement blades are available and installation is simple with a screwdriver.
About Nakaya
We’ve been stocking these superb Japanese pull saws for nearly two decades, though until recently, they arrived unbranded. We're now proud to acknowledge their true origin: Nakaya Fine Tools.
Nakaya’s roots go back to 1907, when Nitaro Nakaya founded the company in Hokkaido. Now based in Sanjo City, Niigata, Nakaya remains a family-run business, led by third-generation president Shintaro Namba. Their legacy is built on a blend of traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation.
Over the years, Nakaya has developed not just saws, but the precision machinery required to make them, pioneering Japan’s first fully automatic saw-cutting machine in 1967. Today, they produce a wide range of high-performance tools, from classic Dozuki and Kataba saws to automated blade-processing equipment used by other manufacturers.
Expertise in handsaw technology has been passed down through generations, resulting in some of the most refined and reliable pull saws available. With developments such as impulse-hardened teeth, ultra-fine blades, and a focus on accuracy, Nakaya saws continue to set the standard for woodworking professionals worldwide.
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