{"product_id":"moku-pruning-saw","title":"Moku Pruning Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003eA saw to make quick work of light, all-round pruning in the garden, woodland, or orchard. With an ergonomic beechwood handle and medium blade length, Niwaki's Moku Pruning Saw is designed to fit snugly within the included scabbard, so there’s no rattling or need for extra straps. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for precise, controlled cuts, it’s a reliable tool for keeping trees and shrubs healthy and well-shaped throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSK5 steel, beechwood handle and sheath, leather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eNiwaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.3\" total length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.4\" blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esheath measures 13.8\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.2 teeth per inch\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2\" max cutting ⌀\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe handle of the Moku Pruning saw is unfinished beechwood. Treat it with your preferred oil, or let sweat and hard work finish it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eJapanese pruning saws cut on the pull stroke, not the push, which means the blade is under less pressure when cutting, using less energy—resulting in a far cleaner, faster cut. They whizz through green wood, but the blades are more fragile than traditional western saws and incorrect use can result in damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a smooth, gentle sawing action, doing the cutting on the pull, and gliding back on the push.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t let the weight of the branch pinch or catch the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t twist the blade while sawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t use a small saw for a large job. The absolute maximum sensible cutting diameter is about 2\", or a third of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003eniwaki\u003c\/em\u003e  in Japanese means \"garden tree\", and it refers to the art of training trees through care, attention, and detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNiwaki brings the very best in Japanese design and craftsmanship, inspiring gardeners, chefs, and craftsmen to do the stuff they love, even better. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eExplore our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Niwaki | Boston General Store\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/collections\/niwaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNiwaki collection\u003c\/a\u003e for thoughtfully crafted Japanese tools designed for the home, garden, and daily life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niwaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40357354930241,"sku":"P00434-1","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7300\/products\/moku-pruning-saw-boston-general-store-3107010.jpg?v=1760389004","url":"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/products\/moku-pruning-saw","provider":"Boston General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}