Japanese tools that excell in design.

I now own 2.I love the way cut.They are easier to use than a big coarse flat file.

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May 27, 2019

Philip F

Purchased
6 months ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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It's worth it.

It beats a normal rasp hands down.

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April 21, 2019

richard e

Purchased
7 months ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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saw rasp

i really like it a lot works great and get results

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April 6, 2019

david t

Purchased
8 months ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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Shinto Rasp

It delivers Excellent control over coarse and fine shaping! Easy to turn the rasp over to change the file cut.

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January 26, 2019

Daniel M

Purchased
10 months ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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Amazing like all the reviews

First experience with the Shinto saw rasp, I really don't know why it took me so long to buy one. Every woodsmith and hobbyist should have one!

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May 16, 2018

Noah H

Purchased
1 year ago

Woodworking Experience:

Advanced

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Excellent Tool

I just used it to shape a mahogany tiller handle.

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December 23, 2017

MIKE C

Purchased
1 year ago

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Japanese saw/rasp.

Found easy to use and having a removable handle is great as I use it without. Very aggressive but controllable.

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June 22, 2017

Gary R

Purchased
over 2 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Advanced

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saw rasp

Japanese can give us lessons in woodworking , I like the hand tools better than power , much more rewarding to me

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June 15, 2017

frederick s

Purchased
over 2 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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Had one years ago and always liked using it. So happy to have another one.

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January 22, 2017

Connie F

Purchased
over 2 years ago

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Good file

This unit eats wood and is good for rough shaping. It does leave a rough surface so expect to do finish filinf and sanding.

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December 26, 2016

Joe

Purchased
over 4 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Advanced

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Boat use

I needed something to file boat fairing compound. These type of files work well for this as they do not clog out like normal ones

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August 27, 2016

Stuart L

Purchased
over 3 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Advanced

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Works ad advertised

Works well, especially on corners, easy to clear blades. Easy to use, I prefer to wrap a rag around the end and not use the handle. Worth the money!

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January 21, 2016

robert m

Purchased
over 4 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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This Rasp Is In My Toolkit

This tool is in my tool kit on every house I flip. It never gets clogged, it fits in the smallest of places but what I like best is it works on both sides the same time. I don't have to FlipIt when working in tight places.

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July 15, 2014

The Flip It Real Estate Co.

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I have had one of these...

I have had one of these Shinto rasps in my tool collection for 8-10 years now. Just as many specialized tools have a unique application, when you need to remove material rapidly, it is fantastic as it does not clog up as an ordinary wood rasp would. Leather glove hand protection is helpful as the teeth are very sharp and it is sometimes helpful to hold the front of the blade for finer work! It is a great tool!

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June 6, 2011

Wayne M

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I have recently bought this Shinto...

I have recently bought this Shinto Rasp and it has proven its self worthy. This tool is well worth the money. Unlike other rasps that get clogged with wood shavings, the Shinto rasp NEVER gets clogged. Think of it as a band saw blade that has teeth on both sides one fine and one course and shaped sort like a honeycomb. When you want to switch from coarse to fine the rasp can easily become detached from the handle and switched around. It works great for shaping legs that are a Queen Ann style furniture, something you cannot turn on a Lathe but still needs to be round. The Shinto rasp has definitely earned a spot in my shop.

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March 14, 2011

Michael B

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bought another Tool

Have not used it yet, but looks like a good stand bye if I need it.

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November 19, 2019

Robert S

Purchased
4 weeks ago

Woodworking Experience:

Beginner

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beats a sure form

I've used a sure form for years which can make a mess, large rasps are better, which use mostly, Iwasaki rasps too fine. the fine side is impressive having 8 saw blades has little tear out. takes some getting used to, but I think the coarse side could really hog out some wood. Used it on all the corners on 1/4" plywood boxes.

pantry boxes, veneer over cheap 1/4" plywood.

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May 16, 2019

Jim F

Purchased
6 months ago

Woodworking Experience:

Intermediate

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FOR CERTIAN JOBS GOOD A LITTLE RUFFER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE

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November 27, 2016

James C

Purchased
over 5 years ago

Woodworking Experience:

Advanced

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Works as advertised

This tool works very well. Would have given it five stars, but I wish it were larger! Also, I would have preferred that the front grip were adjustable, or farther up and forward. Many others mentioned that they don't use the handle at all, and I may try that.

Used the rasp on some downed wood my son brought from the forest. He is making a rough table from it. The rasp didn't have any trouble at all with the green wood, and smoothed it nicely.