Antique Japanese c1920’s Signed Saw Iron Anahiki Nokogiri Eastern Kabata 29.5” Jubako This is an antique Maru

This is an antique Maru Obi a type of sash typically worn around the waist with a kimono

total height w/ Stand = 15"

It is made of solid kiri (paulownia) wood

Drawer pulls are copper and the door handles are done in a chrysanthemum motif

Width = 11"

Antique Japanese c1920’s Signed Saw Iron Anahiki Nokogiri Eastern Kabata 29.5” Jubako This is an antique MaruThis antique Japanese saw or Anahiki Nokogiri was hand forged by a Japanese master blade maker over a century ago. The teeth edge is curved so you can start a cut in the middle of the wood. It is the type of saw used in woodworking and Japanese carpentry that cuts on the pull stroke, unlike European saws which cut on the push stroke. This allows it to have a thinner blade that cuts more efficiently and leaves a narrower kerf (cut width). Made of a