You don't have to be devoted to Japanese woodworking to appreciate the unique qualities of Japanese-style saws. 

Kataba style saws are extremely popular for general cabinet work because of the flexible spineless blade design, so you can crosscut to any depth. The blade slightly tapers close to the spine to reduce friction when performing deep cuts from the 0.7mm kerf that all these blades have.

Gyokucho is the foremost manufacturer of Japanese saws today. The company has pioneered the processes of stamping and flattening the saw blade and grinding, setting and impulse hardening (one tooth at a time) the saw teeth, while committing to quality control through ongoing inspection that ensures a consistently superior product.

Blade Length: 240mm

Blade Thickness: 0.6mm

Teeth Pitch: 1.5mm