Temple Tool Co. Kataba Universal 265mm

Product Description

The Kataba is a single-edge general purpose saw with universal teeth thathave a combination of crosscut and rip-cut teeth. A longer saw at 265mm long withmedium aggressive TPI making it ideal for general purpose work, dimensioning stock,and medium to large joinery such as Tenons.

• Blade Length9.5”(265mm)
• Overall Length23.2”(590mm)
• Tooth TypeUniversal Cut
• Blade Thickness0.019”(0.5mm)
• Kerf0.03”(0.8mm)

Kataba translates to single edge. Kataba saws can come in a wide variety of shapes,tooth grinds (for Rip or Crosscutting), different TPI, and lengths for a wide variety oftasks. This is their”General Purpose Universal-Cut”version which meets the widestrange of general woodworking tasks. The blade is 265mm with a fairly aggressiveuniversal cut tooth pattern at 14.4 TPI. The Universal teeth have a series of crosscutand hybrid rip teeth along its cutting edge that allows the saw to crosscut, rip-cut, anddiagonally cut equally well.

The size, TPI, and universal teeth make this saw a great general purpose saw fordimensioning stock and cutting medium to large joinery. The Kataba is similar to theDouble-Edge Ryoba in that it excels in a wide range of general purpose tasks. Howeverthe Kataba is preferred over the Ryoba by some craftsman who make many deep cutsinto and through wood. Because the Kataba only has one edge it doesn’t bind in the cutlike a Ryoba might that has a trailing edge with teeth that might bind in the saw kerf.

The blade is made of premium SK85 Japanese tool steel and the teeth are impulse hardened for extreme sharpness and durability. The blade is easily replaceable. The handle is made of Japanese Wingnut (in the walnut family) and is stained a rich dark brown colour.

Expertly crafted in Japan, Temple Tool Co. blends legendary Japanese craftsmanship with our signature Western aesthetics

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