This small Japanese hand saw is used for scoring and cutting panels or veneer. The " Woodpecker" hook tooth at the tip " V" end of the blade is used to scratch line to start the first cut. Metal backbone (Dozuki) helps keep the blade stiff. Replacement blade (item #65581) 7-1/2" long cane wrapped wood handle. 14-5/8" overall length. 6" cutting edge has hard impulse hardened teeth. 0.3mm (.012" ) thick blade. 18 TPI with teeth pitch of 1.4mm (0.058" ).