{"product_id":"juntaro-mitsukawa-cutting-detail-woodworking-saw-5-piece-set-with-cloth-covered","title":"\"JUNTARO MITSUKAWA\" Cutting detail Woodworking saw 5 piece set with cloth covered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e1. 170mm crosscut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e2. 170mm ripcut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e3. 170mm diagonal cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e4. 150mm wooden peg cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e5. 70mm transom cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Weight: Approximately 340g (5 pieces + roll cover)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e■Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe back of the saw blade is thinned, achieving a light cutting feel and ease of use unique to a single-edged blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eThe saw blades are sharpened to the optimal level for each application, and the precision set teeth (no set teeth for wood peg saws) ensure that the cuts are perfectly straight along the markings, resulting in a beautifully finished cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe handle, made of paulownia wood, fits comfortably in the hand and is absorbent, preventing slippage due to sweat and reducing fatigue even during long periods of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey can be sharpened again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e(This saw was made by traditional craftsman Daizo Mitsukawa, who applied traditional techniques to the present day. It is not a traditional craft designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imgcenter\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.cloud\/item\/1110325.jpg\" alt=\"Craftsman's saw made by Juntaro Mitsukawa\" width=\"80%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fs-p-productDescription fs-p-productDescription--full\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"pcOnly\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tooltext\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003e\"Good work starts with good tools.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eBanshu Miki forged blades are the ultimate carpentry tools chosen by professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrom the period of rapid economic growth to the present day, electric power has advanced in wooden construction sites, and hand tools have become less common.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe mainstream has become mass-produced houses, where components are cut using large machinery in factories owned by major home builders and then assembled on-site with nails and metal fittings according to blueprints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHowever, the era of mass consumption is over, and from an eco-friendly and recycling perspective, traditional Japanese wooden-frame houses, which can last for over 100 years and are extremely resistant to earthquakes, are being re-evaluated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are still many young carpenters across Japan who\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewish to carry on traditional Japanese construction methods and do excellent work that satisfies them, both for their clients and for their own satisfaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eFor these people to master the intricate traditional woodworking techniques passed down in Japan since ancient times, and to perfect the high level of craftsmanship that involves delicate processing of the finer details,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003ethey need high-quality hand tools that can accurately cut and shape the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile the demand for handmade carpentry tools has decreased due to the advancement of electric tools,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003ein Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, there are craftsmen who have inherited traditional techniques from the Edo period and are passionate about \"making high-quality products.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.cloud\/item\/mitukawa01.jpg\" alt=\"Juntaro Mitsukawa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"midashi_h_10_1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eA century-old, three-generation tradition: each saw blade crafted with meticulous care and dedication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item_1\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.cloud\/item\/mitukawa.jpg\" alt=\"craftsman\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eJuntaro Mitsukawa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThird Generation Sawsmith Workshop,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDaizo Mitsukawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe business began in the Taisho era with his grandfather, the first generation Juntaro, and continued through his father, the second generation Tadao, making it a history of approximately 80 years, now with the third generation Mitsukawa in charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhile Juntaro mainly made knives for forestry and Tadao mainly made knives for carpentry, Mitsukawa makes a wide range of knives, from those for professional carpenters to those for hobbyists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith the motto \"Truly good products for everyone,\" he provides handcrafted sharpness without distinction between professionals and amateurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eI've been a saw maker for 24 years. After graduating from high school, I apprenticed for two years with another saw maker in the city to hone my skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring that time, I received no pay. However, I learned every step of the process, from splitting charcoal to straightening warped blades and sharpening them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eRather than learning theory or methods, I learned by doing, and by the time I was 20, the skills of saw making were \"ingrained in my body.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eAfterward, he began working at his family's factory. Although some parts of the manufacturing process were mechanized at that time, much of it was still done by hand using traditional methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis confidence in the quality achieved through handcrafted work and his pride in traditional techniques became the foundation for his confidence in each and every product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn March 2000, at the age of 38, he became the youngest person in the city to be certified as a traditional craftsman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eHis skills are widely recognized, as evidenced by his involvement in the production of the pruning saw used by the Crown Prince for maintenance at the National Tree Planting Festival, and his \"Third Generation Mitsukawa Daizo Craftsmanship Saw Set of Five\" winning an award at the National Traditional Craftsmen's Association Exhibition this November.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e\"I am where I am today because I learned manual labor,\" he said, his words filled with conviction, stemming from the skills and confidence he gained through his own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003e(From the Japan Cutlery and Tools Newspaper, December 10, 2003)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/honmamon.itembox.cloud\/item\/mitukawa02.jpg\" alt=\"Juntaro Mitsukawa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem no. 1110325\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eImport duties; taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"appiconbig\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Honmamon-Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55057327161636,"sku":"1110325","price":2589.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2153\/0729\/files\/MG_4805.jpg?v=1781670489","url":"https:\/\/honmamon-japan.com\/en-hk\/products\/juntaro-mitsukawa-cutting-detail-woodworking-saw-5-piece-set-with-cloth-covered","provider":"Honmamon-Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}