The 15” Crosscut Timber Framing Saw is a large Japanese pull saw built for timber framing, post-and-beam construction, pruning and crosscutting logs. Designed as a high-performance hand saw for wood, it combines aggressive cutting action with the control needed to stay on layout lines. Its progressive tooth pattern starts cuts smoothly and gains speed through the stroke.
Inspired by the traditional Temagari design, this saw adapts a proven tree-felling pattern for modern woodworking and carpentry applications. The narrower blade is easier to guide than larger timber saws, helping maintain accuracy while cutting green, wet, soft or hard wood. Crosscut teeth ranging from 4.5 to 7.5 TPI increase in aggressiveness from handle to toe, allowing efficient full-length pull strokes with less effort.
The impulse-hardened SK85 Japanese tool steel blade delivers long-lasting cutting performance. A 30° bent Japanese wingnut wood handle creates a natural fulcrum point that increases pressure at the teeth, helping move through material faster while maintaining control. Natural rattan wraps improve grip and comfort during extended use.
As one of the most capable Japanese woodworking tools for timber construction and outdoor cutting tasks, this hand saw handles everything from large joinery cuts to pruning branches and bucking small to medium logs. For timber framers seeking complete cutting capability, pair it with the matching Timber Framing Rip-Cut Saw (#300143) to create a dedicated two-saw solution for large joinery and timber work.
Features:
Traditional Temagari inspired design
Large crosscut pull saw for timber framing and log cutting
Progressive tooth pattern for smooth starts and faster cutting strokes
Crosscut teeth optimized for green, wet, soft and hard wood
Narrower blade improves control along layout lines
SK85 Japanese tool steel blade with impulse-hardened teeth for extended edge life
30° bent handle increases cutting leverage
Japanese wingnut wood handle with natural rattan wraps
Suitable for timber framing, pruning and bucking logs
Made in Japan
Specifications:
Blade Length: 15.3" (390 mm)
Overall Length: 24.8" (630 mm)
Tooth Count: 4.5-7.5 TPI
Blade Thickness: 0.031" (0.8 mm)
Kerf: 0.055" (1.4 mm)
Blade Material: SK85 Japanese tool steel
Tooth Style: Crosscut
Handle Material: Japanese Wingnut wood
Handle Angle: 30°
Handle Wrap: Natural rattan
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