Kataba – Japanese backless saws

The Kataba is a single-sided saw without a back. Its blade (approx. 0.5 mm) is thicker than that of a Dozuki saw (approx. 0.3 mm). It does not require a stabilizing back so that it can be used for deep and long cuts. We recommend this saw for general-purpose cutting as it is inexpensive while giving you a clean, fast cut. Kataba saws are available with teeth for crosscutting or for ripping. If you need just a single saw that cuts both ways, we recommend the rip saw with fine teeth. Click on the images for an enlarged view!

Our standard professional saws with impulse-hardened teeth

The teeth of these saws are laser-hardened, designed for sawing wood and various other wood-based products. Thanks to its removable blade the saw is easily stowed away in a tool box. It is indispensable for workshops or on construction sites. We offer several types: saws with blades 250 and 265 mm long for cabinetmakers and saws with 300 and 330 mm long blades for carpenters. We source these saws with impulse-hardened teeth from Bakuma and Z-Saw.

Bakuma Kataba Ecoprofi mainly for crosscutting

This is a saw for professional use in a workshop or on a construction site. Primarily designed for crosscutting, it offers excellent performance at this price level. It is easy to separate the blade and handle: just tap the back of the saw on a log or piece of timber. A brilliant saw for small tool bags and fold-out tool boxes. Replacement blades can also be used on Z-saw branded products and on the Japanese saw distributed by the Two Cherries company. With impulse-hardened blade!

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Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Kataba 250 mm	60 mm	0.5 mm	0.7 mm	1.4 mm	One World Week instead of* € 24,90 Code 309300Price ^∗ € 21.16
Replacement blade 250 mm					One World Week instead of* € 15,40 Code 309301Price ^∗ € 13.09
Kataba 265 mm	60 mm	0.6 mm	0.9 mm	1.7 mm	One World Week instead of* € 25,90 Code 309302Price ^∗ € 22.02
Replacement blade 265 mm					One World Week instead of* € 18,40 Code 309303Price ^∗ € 15.64
Kataba 300 mm	67 mm	0.7 mm	1.15 mm	2 mm	One World Week instead of* € 29,90 Code 309304Price ^∗ € 25.41
Replacement blade 300 mm					Code 309305Price ^∗ € 19.40

Z-Saw Kataba for crosscutting

With a tooth pitch of just 1.2 mm this is the finest Japanese saw with an interchangeable blade that you can get for deep crosscuts. The cut is particularly fine and precise. The teeth are impulse-hardened for a long service life. The handle made of paulownia wood contributes to the saw’s featherweight of just 100 g. The rattan wrapping is restricted to the front of the handle, largely because the supply of this material tends to be intermittent.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba 225 mm	60 mm	0.4 mm	0.56 mm	1.2 mm	One World Week instead of* € 38,90 Code 313778Price ^∗ € 33.06
Replacement blade 225 mm Image					One World Week instead of* € 20,90 Code 313779Price ^∗ € 17.77

Z-Saw Kataba without back for cross section

With a tooth pitch of 1.4 mm, this Kataba is the "medium" size of Z-Saw and is designed for precise and intricate cross cutting of sawn wood, laminated wood, solid wood and so on.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba 250 mm	60 mm	0.5 mm	0.66 mm	1.4 mm	One World Week instead of* € 25,90 Code 313782Price ^∗ € 23.31
Replacement blade 250 mm Bild					One World Week instead of* € 18,40 Code 313783Price ^∗ € 15.64

Z-Saw Kataba without back for cross section

The large Kataba is designed for cross cutting of sawn wood, plywood, laminated wood, solid wood and so on.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba 265 mm	60 mm	0.6 mm	0.92 mm	1.75 mm	One World Week instead of* € 24,90 Code 313798Price ^∗ € 21.16
Replacement blade 265 mm Bild					One World Week instead of* € 13,40 Code 313799Price ^∗ € 11.39

Z-Saw Kataba for ripping, blade 250 mm

This professional saw for the workshop and building sites is a special saw with teeth designed for ripping along the grain of the wood. Tap the back of the blade against a piece of wood to detach the blade from the handle for storage or a blade change. Insert a new blade into the blade holder, then tap it lightly on the short angled edge without teeth at the tip of the blade to hook it securely in position.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba for ripping	60 mm	0.5 mm	0.7 mm	3 mm	One World Week instead of* € 35,90 Code 313776Price ^∗ € 30.52
Replacement Blade 250 mm Image					One World Week instead of* € 18,40 Code 313777Price ^∗ € 15.64

Z-Saw Kataba for ripping, blade 300 mm

This professional saw for the workshop and for use on building sites is a special saw for taking effective longitudinal cuts in squared timber, beams and larger workpieces.

Supplied disassembled! Fitting the saw blade to the handle is very easy.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba	65 mm	0,66 mm	0,95 mm	from 3.5 mm near handle to 6 mm front	One World Week instead of* € 44,90 Code 313755Price ^∗ € 38.16
Replacement blade 300 mm Image					By sea to us Code 313756 Price ^∗ € 17.34

Changing sawblade

Schützen Sie zunächst Ihre Hand mit einem Tuch, indem Sie es um das Sägeblatt wickeln. Halten Sie das umwickelte Sägeblatt - Zähne nach oben - mit der Hand fest und schlagen Sie mit dem Griff auf eine glatte Fläche. Das Sägeblatt löst sich.

Haken Sie das neue Sägeblatt einfach ein (1) und schieben Sie es nach oben bis es leicht klemmt (2).

Schützen Sie wieder Ihre Hand mit einem Tuch, indem Sie es um das Sägeblatt wickeln. Halten Sie das umwickelte Sägeblatt - Zähne nach unten - mit der Hand fest und schlagen Sie mit dem Griff auf eine glatte Fläche. Das Sägeblatt klemmt sich fest.

Z-Saw universal Kataba for crosscutting, ripping, diagonal cuts

With this saw you are ready for any cut direction regardless of the grain orientation – from ripping to crosscutting and any angle in between. It is equally adept at cutting a board lengthwise or crosswise or sawing a tenon. The saw with the 265 mm blade is significantly cheaper. This is because in Japan this length is the most popular. The resultant higher production volume is reflected in the lower cost. The saw with the 300 mm long blade is mostly used for rougher carpentry work. Tap the back of the blade against a piece of wood to detach the blade from the handle for storage or a blade change. Insert a new blade into the blade holder, then tap it lightly on the short angled edge without teeth at the tip of the blade to hook it securely in position.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba Universal 250 mm	60 mm	0.5 mm	0.66 mm	1.4 mm	One World Week instead of* € 31,90 Code 313790Price ^∗ € 27.11
Replacement blade Universal 250 mm Image					One World Week instead of* € 16,90 Code 313791Price ^∗ € 14.37
Replacement blade Universal 265 mm Image					One World Week instead of* € 13,40 Code 313793Price ^∗ € 11.39
Z-Saw Kataba Universal 300 mm	66 mm	0.7 mm	1.07 mm	2.15 mm	By sea to us Code 313794 Price ^∗ € 34.77
Replacement blade Universal 300 mm Image					Code 313795Price ^∗ € 18.40

Z-Saw Kataba for crosscutting hardwood

This special Kataba saw features a tooth geometry designed to cut hardwoods. The handle has an aluminium core. It is covered with an elastomer plastic and is very comfortable to use.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba Hardwood 250 mm	60 mm	0.5 mm	0.68 mm	1.75 mm	One World Week instead of* € 30,90 Code 313796Price ^∗ € 26.27
Replacement blade Hardwood 250 mm Image					One World Week instead of* € 14,90 Code 313797Price ^∗ € 12.66

Foldable Kataba for ripping and crosscutting

With its folding mechanism in proven Z-Saw quality, Model VIII 265 is an ideal companion on the go or on building sites. Changing the blade is the same as for all other Kataba saws: tap the back of the blade on a piece of wood to detach it. Then insert the new blade and this time tap the back of the blade holder on the wood to hook the blade securely in position. The handle is made of aluminium and rubberized so that holding the saw is comfortable even in cold weather. Length open 62 cm, length closed 33 cm.

Saw folded

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Z-Saw Kataba foldable	57 mm	0.6 mm	0.92 mm	1.75 mm	One World Week instead of* € 51,90 Code 313772Price ^∗ € 44.12
Replacement blade 265 mm					One World Week instead of* € 16,90 Code 313773Price ^∗ € 14.37

Bakuma Kariwaku carpenter’s saw

A saw for fast cuts mainly across the grain. Especially for larger pieces of timber. Good results, even on wet wood. The ideal saw for carpentry. With impulse-hardened blade! (Also suitable for the Kariwaku 330 mm of other brands). How to use this saw

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Kariwaku 330 mm	55 mm	0.9 mm	1.45 mm	2.8 mm	One World Week instead of* € 29,90 Code 309306Price ^∗ € 25.41
Replacement blade 330 mm					One World Week instead of* € 19,40 Code 309307Price ^∗ € 16.49

Z-Saw Kariwaku Japanese carpentry saw

The saw manufacturer Z-Saw in Miki City, Hyogo province, produces this carpenter’s saw featuring a 300 mm long replaceable blade. The crosscutting tooth geometry also allows you to take the typical diagonal cuts frequently needed in carpentry work. The saw even copes with longitudinal cuts at an acceptable speed. The saw is suited for both soft and hard timber. One of the best saws for large diameters!

The two-component plastic handle is very easy to grip and makes for comfortable working even in cold weather.

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Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Kariwaku 333 mm	55 mm	0,9 mm	1,1 mm	2,8 mm	One World Week instead of* € 34,90 Code 313838Price ^∗ € 31.41
Replacement blade 333 mm					One World Week instead of* € 19,90 Code 313839Price ^∗ € 16.91

Changing sawblade

Haken Sie das neue Sägeblatt einfach ein (1) und schieben Sie es nach oben bis es leicht klemmt (2).

Z-Saw Anabiki Noko for large pieces of timber

The curved tooth line lets you cut even large planks and beams fast and accurately. That is why carpenters prefer this saw for trimming because it leaves them with a finish that is a cut above the rest. Used predominantly for crosscutting!

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
Anabiki Noko 265 mm	60 mm	0.6 mm	0.88 mm	1.75 mm	One World Week instead of* € 31,90 Code 313735Price ^∗ € 27.11
Replacement Blade 265 mm					One World Week instead of* € 16,90 Code 313736Price ^∗ € 14.37

Z-Saw Kataba – Lifesaw with pistol grip

Despite cutting on the pull stroke, like other Japanese saws, this saw features a pistol grip angled at 90°. This possibly makes it more comfortable to hold for anyone used to Western-style saws. While Japanese saws are usually wider at the tip with the blades angling back toward the grip, this saw features a constant 63 mm wide blade and so feels more like a Western saws when used. The constant blade width also makes this saw ideal for use in the saw guide for mitres and cross cuts; the guide, shown on the left, is made by the same manufacturer. The saw plus the guide is a perfect match for making exact cuts. The teeth are specially hardened for a long, useful blade life. Blade changes are simple and quick. The teeth are made for diagonal as well as cross cuts. The saw will rip reasonably well, but is far slower than a saw especially designed for ripping. Manufactured in Japan by Z-Saw, using the most modern technologies for hand saws.

Description Blade length	Blade width	Blade thickness	Kerf	Pitch	CodePrice
LIFESAW Kataba 265 mm	63 mm	0.6 mm	0.92 mm	1.75 mm	One World Week instead of* € 30,90 Code 313730Price ^∗ € 26.27
Replacement blade 265 mm	The only one that does NOT fit the handles below! ↓				One World Week instead of* € 17,40 Code 313731Price ^∗ € 14.79

Your individually assembled saw

Why not create your own personal saw based on our selection of handles, and your preferred blades? All these modern design handles feature an aluminium core, covered with soft ABS plastic for a comfortable grip. The pistol grip also has an aluminium core entirely covered with ABS. Choose any Kataba blade from our stock, say 250 mm, 265 mm, or 300 mm long. They are all made by Z-Saw in Japan!

Note 1: All Kataba blades on this page will fit these handles, except the Lifesaw blade no. 313731, which has a different blade mount.

Note 2: Thicker blades will widen the blade mount of these handles. Initially, this will not create a problem but if you want to insert a thinner blade later on, you may need to retighten the mount. This is a straightforward process: rest the handle on a hardwood surface and tap it gently with a wooden mallet to decrease the slot to its original size.

Black handle for Kataba blade