ZETSAW

ZETSAW's woodworking lineup covers carpentry, joinery, framing, and finish work. Three traditional Japanese blade forms — ryoba, dozuki, and kataba — plus compact detail saws for precision tasks. All feature impulse-hardened teeth for lasting sharpness.

Ryoba (Double-Edged Blade)

ZETSAW's Ryoba blades feature the classic double-edged design — cross-cut teeth on one side, rip-cut on the other. Impulse-hardened for extended sharpness, they're versatile enough to handle most general woodworking tasks with a single blade.

Dozuki (Back Saw)

ZETSAW's Dozuki blades feature a reinforced spine along the top edge. The rigid back holds the thin, impulse-hardened blade perfectly straight, delivering razor-sharp, controlled cuts for fine joinery, dovetails, and tenons.

Kataba (Single-Edged Blade)

ZETSAW's Kataba blades are single-edged pull saws optimized for a specific cutting task. Unlike ryoba's dual-purpose design, kataba blades focus on one job — cross-cutting, ripping, universal use, or heavy framing work — with impulse-hardened teeth for lasting performance.

ZETSAW's cross-cut kataba features teeth designed to sever wood fibers perpendicular to the grain — the go-to blade for cutting across boards, framing lumber, and finish carpentry. Fine, angled teeth deliver clean, splinter-free cuts.

ZETSAW's rip-cut kataba features teeth designed to saw along the grain — removing material efficiently when cutting boards to width, resawing thick stock, or breaking down lumber. Larger, more aggressive teeth than cross cut blades.

ZETSAW's Universal Cut kataba is engineered to handle cross-cut, rip-cut, and slant-cut tasks with a single blade — the most practical choice when you want one saw for general woodworking. Balanced tooth geometry cuts cleanly with, against, or at an angle to the grain.

ZETSAW's Heavy Duty kataba are large-format blades built for framing, timber work, and structural carpentry. Longer blades and coarser teeth cut through dimensional lumber and thick beams with fewer strokes.

Detail Saws

ZETSAW's compact single-edged pull saws for detail and finishing work. Handy saws for precision joinery, and flush cut blades for trimming plugs, dowels, and protruding tenons flush with the surface.

ZETSAW's Handy Saws are small single-edged blades — some folding, some with belt hooks — for precision detail work and portable jobs. Fine-toothed designs for delicate joinery, small-scale carpentry, and finish tasks in tight spaces.

ZETSAW's flush cut saws feature unset teeth — the blade lies flat against the workpiece surface without scratching. Purpose-built for trimming dowels, plugs, protruding tenons, and finishing work in fine cabinetry and joinery.

ZETSAW's portable folding saws with secure locking mechanisms. Two series with impulse-hardened teeth — Tuck-In for compact carry, V Series for full-size folding. Precision cuts on the go, from job sites to orchards.

Four ZETSAW folding hand saws designed for precision woodwork, framing, orchard pruning, and heavy carpentry. Impulse-hardened teeth and a secure screw-lock mechanism.

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ZETSAW's V Series folds flat for portability. Includes the universal V3 (10.4") for general woodworking and the compact V HANDY (7.9") in fine, daikume, and board variants for specialized detail work.

ZETSAW's pruning saws for orchards, gardens, and forestry. Ni-P plated blades resist sap buildup, impulse-hardened teeth cut fast through green wood. Purpose-built designs from compact garden work to large-branch forestry.

ZETSAW's tree pruning lineup covers five sizes and tooth pitches — from the compact 8.3" for small fruit trees to the 10.6" for forestry work. Fine 11 TPI models for precision, aggressive 7 TPI for orchards and heavy pruning.

ZETSAW's bamboo saws are purpose-built for cutting bamboo. Unique tooth geometry handles bamboo's tough, fibrous structure without splintering or binding — where standard pruning saws often fail. Available in 8.9" and 10.6" sizes.

ZETSAW's specialty pull saws for trades work — pipes, metals, construction materials, and special cutting tasks. Purpose-built blades for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and remodeling professionals.

ZETSAW's pipe cutting saws are purpose-built for PVC, plastic pipes, and thin-wall tubing. Fine, controlled cuts for plumbing, HVAC, and repair work — where standard hand saws often bind or splinter.

ZETSAW's metal cutting saws handle soft metals, iron, and rain gutters. Copper, aluminum, brass, iron, and thin-wall metal applications for plumbers, HVAC technicians, and metal workers.

ZETSAW's construction blades are purpose-built for drywall, siding, kitchen panels, and other building materials. Precise, controlled cuts for remodeling, interior work, and finish carpentry.

ZETSAW's specialty blades for curved and circular cuts. Compass saw blades for cutting circles, curves, keyholes, and cut-outs in wood, drywall, and other materials — where straight-blade saws can't reach.

ZETSAW's reciprocating saw blades bring Japanese precision to electric reciprocating saws (Sawzalls). Purpose-specific designs for metal, wood, drywall, pruning, and demolition work — engineered for cleaner, faster cuts than standard bimetal blades.

ZETSAW's precision-cutting guides for Japanese pull saws. Achieve perfectly straight, angled, and consistent cuts — from dovetails and tenons to compound miter work.

Since 1943

The Brand Behind Japan's Best Handsaws

ZETSAW is manufactured by Okada Hardware Mfg. Co., Ltd. — one of Japan's oldest and most respected handsaw makers. Since 1943, Okada Hardware has pioneered impulse-hardened teeth, a heat-treatment process that dramatically extends blade life while maintaining razor-sharp cutting performance. Today, ZETSAW blades are trusted by carpenters, plumbers, and craftsmen worldwide.

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