Antique Japanese c1920’s Signed Iron Mawashibiki-Nokogiri "Key Hole" Saw 18" Hibachi known as "shippō-yaki

known as "shippō-yaki

making each piece a testament to the artisan's expertise and dedication

1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a tsuba is made with typical forged steel and is in the shape of a mokkogata etched with outward radiating lines known as a "Bores Eye" or Amida Yori-"the shining light of the Buddha" (the Buddha in this case being the tip of the blade of the sword when pointed at an opponent)

1880's) lidded ceramic Imari bowl made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability

It stands 2 1/2" high by 2 3/4 in diameter and 5" wide with the spout

Antique Japanese c1920’s Signed Iron Mawashibiki-Nokogiri "Key Hole" Saw 18" Hibachi known as "shippō-yakiThis antique Japanese saw Mawashibiki Nokogiri "Key Hole" saw was hand forged by a Japanese master blade maker over a century ago. It is the type of saw used in woodworking and Japanese carpentry that cuts on the pull stroke, unlike European saws which cut on the push stroke. This allows it to have a thinner blade that cuts more efficiently and leaves a narrower kerf (cut width). Made of a high quality laminated carbon steel and carefully milled by