Japanese pull saw Kirschen 4190000 225 mm blade

A japanese pull saw for wood cuts on the pulling stroke, and the Kirschen 4190000 follows that principle. The blade measures 225 mm long, 60 mm wide and only 0.6 mm thick. Its back is thicker, at 0.9 mm, which keeps the thin body straight during the stroke. The result is a narrow kerf and a smooth cut face. Tooth pitch is 16 teeth per inch, filed at a 0 degree rake angle. That geometry tracks a straight line and limits wandering along the grain.

The blade steel reaches 61 HRC, and the teeth are induction hardened for longer edge life. The handle is moulded in Elastomer, a soft grip material with anti-slip behaviour. Total length is 410 mm and the saw weighs 162.68 g. A quick blade change system lets the user swap the blade without extra tools.

Why choose this japanese pull saw for wood

Pulling instead of pushing keeps the thin blade under tension. Less force is needed, so the cut stays controlled even in small stock. The saw suits medium and small workpieces, joinery cuts and hand-made details. Blade and handle are balanced, which reduces vibration when cutting slim parts. Maintenance stays simple because the blade is replaceable rather than resharpened in place.

Blade construction and tooth geometry

The cutting body is hardened steel at 61 HRC, thin enough to slice with light pressure yet flexible during the pull. The thicker back adds stiffness where it is needed. Induction-hardened teeth hold their edge under repeated use. With 16 teeth per inch and a 0 degree rake, the saw works both across the grain and along it, leaving a fine and narrow kerf.

• Blade length: 225 mm
• Blade dimensions: 225 x 60 x 0.6 mm, back 0.9 mm
• Steel hardness: 61 HRC
• Tooth pitch: 16 teeth per inch
• Rake angle: 0 degrees, straight cutting line
• Crosscut and rip cutting in one blade

Cutting action starts on the pull stroke, so the blade does not buckle. The narrow kerf removes less material and keeps joint lines tight. Sawdust clears easily through the fine tooth spacing. For fitted joints, this combination gives a clean shoulder that needs little paring afterwards. When the teeth finally dull, the blade is replaced instead of refiled.

Handle and handling

The grip is moulded from Elastomer, an elastic material group that includes compounds such as TPE and EPDM. It deforms under pressure and returns to shape, unlike rigid plastic or wood. The surface stays grippy when hands are damp, does not absorb moisture and resists light oil and abrasion. On the 4190000 it damps vibration and supports long working sessions.

• Handle material: Elastomer, anti-slip surface
• Balanced blade-to-handle layout, reduced vibration
• Quick blade change without auxiliary tools
• Total size: 410 x 60 x 25 mm
• Weight: 162.68 g

Weight stays low, so the saw is easy to carry in a tool roll or bench drawer. A light tool also reduces arm fatigue during repeated cuts. The handle geometry keeps the wrist aligned with the blade axis. That alignment helps the user follow a marked line without correcting mid-stroke.

Common applications

Typical work includes cutting thin boards and trimming small components to length. Cabinetmakers use it for tenon shoulders, dovetail cheeks and other joinery cuts. Model makers and craft workshops rely on the fine kerf for delicate parts. The saw also handles flush trimming of dowels and plugs where a smooth surface matters. Both crosscutting and ripping are possible with the same 16 teeth per inch blade. Hardwood and softwood of moderate section are within its working range.

Catalog technical notes

Catalog data lists the 4190000 as a pull-stroke Japanese saw for thin timber and precise joinery. Blade: 225 x 60 x 0.6 mm with 0.9 mm back, hardened to 61 HRC, 16 teeth per inch, 0 degree rake, induction-hardened teeth. Handle: Elastomer with anti-slip surface. Total dimensions 410 x 60 x 25 mm, weight 162.68 g, quick blade change system, manufactured to Japanese saw-making practice.