Why Use A Japanese Pull Saw? Harder Steel – Stays Sharp Longer Cuts On Pull Action – Higher Cutting Accuracy Requires Less Effort – Thinner blade is Light Weight To Use A superb quality folding pruning saw from Japanese manufacturer Shogun. The saw features a heavy duty steel chassis that is chrome plated overlaid with a rubber cushion handle grip. All moving parts are manufactured from high quality steel. The 240mm long pruning blade is hard chrome plated for extra durability. The teeth are impulse hardened for a long service life. The tooth formation features a unique U hole design to prevent clogging when cutting green or wet branches. When extended the blade is securely locked in position. A push lever unlocks the blade for folding. The blade of the pruning saw is replaceable, saving money when it comes time to replace it as the handle can be re-used. Shogun L-240 Specification: Open Length: 500mm Folded Length: 275mm Blade Length: 240mm Blade Thickness (Kerf): 1.3mm Tooth Spacing: 3.0mm (8tpi) The most noticeable design feature of a Japanese saw is that the teeth are angled backwards towards the handle. When in use, the cutting action is on the pull-stroke hence Japanese saws are often referred to as pull saws. The saw is designed to cut as you draw it through the timber, totally the opposite to a traditional western saw. The benefit of the pull saw design, is that as much pressure as desired can be applied to the cut without fear of the blade buckling. This gentle method of sawing also ensures far more accuracy and a much thinner blade can be used which equals less resistance and a faster cut.