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[schutzen-jager]

this morning estate sale find from mansion in Plainfield NJ. - blade marked [ YAX - Japan - stainless ] - unusual saw like tooth blade -
any info about use + value would be appreciated -

 

[cotedupy]

I can't help much I'm afraid, but it looks like it works as a traditional Japanese pull-saw, but has been kinda hybridised to make the handle like a western saw.

A 'Western Wa' saw, if you will.

 

[schutzen-jager]

found in kitchen along with some German chef's knives -

 

[KenHash]

YAX was the brand name used by Yasuhiro Fujiｍoto when he ran a Cutlery facotory in Seki in the 1960s-70s.
He eventually closed shop and continued solely as a Custom Knife Maker.
Mr Fujimoto at the Dec 1984 New York Custom Knife Show,

 

[schutzen-jager]

YAX was the brand name used by Yasuhiro Fujiｍoto when he ran a Cutlery facotory in Seki in the 1960s-70s.
He eventually closed shop and continued solely as a Custom Knife Maker.
Mr Fujimoto at the Dec 1984 New York Custom Knife Show,
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thanks for the info -