Nakaya Kataba Classic Saw
Item: J-WK
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Product Description
The Nakaya Classic Kataba is a well-balanced saw thast is available in two lengths; the 250mm has finer teeth which is designed for fine joinery work, and the more coarse 300mm version for general carpentry. Kataba refers to the blade not having a spine, so is therefore able to perform deeper cuts when required. The blade will still track straight in the cut as the blade will be under tension when pulled.
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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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Blade thickness: 0.5mm thick (250mm saw) / 0.6mm (300mm saw).
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Tooth spacing / teeth per inch: 1.36mm or 18 TPI (250mm saw) / 2.3mm or 11 TPI (300mm saw).
The saw is supplied with rattan-wrap on the 300mm, but not the 250mm version.
This saw performs best with a light touch and deliberate stroke. When the blade eventually dulls, replacements are easy to fit.
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.
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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