Three MARU Japanese Diamond Feather Files with wooden handles are arranged horizontally on a white background, each in a different size, ideal for Japanese saw maintenance, with the largest file on top and the smallest below.
A close-up of the MARU Japanese Diamond Feather File shows its wood handle in focus and metal blade extending forward on a white background—perfect for precise saw maintenance.
A MARU Japanese Diamond Feather File with a straight, flat blade and a light wood handle is shown on a plain white background, ideal for pairing with chisels or saws for precise woodworking tasks.

Japanese Diamond Feather File

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Preserve the legendary sharpness of your Japanese saws with the precision tool designed specifically for their maintenance. The Diamond Feather File represents centuries of Japanese saw-making tradition, offering the exact geometry and cutting action required to restore and maintain the complex tooth patterns that make Japanese saws so exceptional.

Key Features:

  • Diamond-coated cutting surface for consistent results
  • Available in three essential sizes for different tooth counts
  • Specialized feather profile for Japanese tooth geometry
  • Designed for non-impulse-hardened saw teeth
  • Precision-ground for accurate tooth shaping
  • Traditional Japanese tool maintenance solution
  • Professional-grade construction

Size Options:

  • No. 3 (75mm) - For dozuki saws with fine crosscut teeth
  • No. 4 (100mm) - For ryoba saws with dual-edge versatility
  • No. 5 (125mm) - For aggressive rip and crosscut saws

Ideal for:

  • Japanese saw enthusiasts
  • Professional woodworkers
  • Traditional craftspeople
  • Tool restoration specialists
  • Fine furniture makers
  • Timber framers
  • Anyone maintaining quality Japanese saws
  • Woodworking schools and instructors

Benefits:

  • Restores factory sharpness to dulled teeth
  • Extends saw life significantly through proper maintenance
  • Maintains precise tooth geometry for optimal cutting
  • Saves money versus saw replacement
  • Diamond coating ensures long file life
  • Enables field sharpening for continuous productivity
  • Preserves the investment in quality Japanese saws

The Art of Saw Maintenance: Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke with teeth set in alternating left-right patterns, requiring a specialized approach to sharpening that conventional files simply can't achieve. The Diamond Feather File's unique profile matches these complex tooth angles perfectly, allowing you to maintain the aggressive yet smooth cutting action that makes Japanese saws superior. The diamond coating provides consistent material removal across each stroke, ensuring uniform tooth height and set. Whether touching up a slightly dulled blade or restoring a neglected saw, the proper feather file transforms a tedious task into a meditative practice that connects you with centuries of Japanese craftsmanship tradition.

Precision Sharpening Technique: Success with the Diamond Feather File comes from understanding the systematic approach: secure your saw with teeth just proud of the vise jaws, sharpen every other tooth from one side with 3-4 deliberate strokes per tooth, then flip and complete the remaining teeth. The file's geometry naturally creates the correct angles, while its diamond surface cuts cleanly without clogging. The critical final step—adding tiny secondary bevels to prevent tooth breakage—is made simple by the file's precise control. With the right size file for your saw's tooth count (75mm for fine dozuki work, 100mm for versatile ryoba maintenance, or 125mm for aggressive rip teeth), you'll restore cutting performance that rivals or exceeds factory sharpness, ensuring your prized Japanese saws deliver exceptional performance for generations.

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Japanese Diamond Feather File · No 3

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

Preserve the legendary sharpness of your Japanese saws with the precision tool designed specifically for their maintenance. The Diamond Feather File represents centuries of Japanese saw-making tradition, offering the exact geometry and cutting action required to restore and maintain the complex tooth patterns that make Japanese saws so exceptional.

Key Features:

  • Diamond-coated cutting surface for consistent results
  • Available in three essential sizes for different tooth counts
  • Specialized feather profile for Japanese tooth geometry
  • Designed for non-impulse-hardened saw teeth
  • Precision-ground for accurate tooth shaping
  • Traditional Japanese tool maintenance solution
  • Professional-grade construction

Size Options:

  • No. 3 (75mm) - For dozuki saws with fine crosscut teeth
  • No. 4 (100mm) - For ryoba saws with dual-edge versatility
  • No. 5 (125mm) - For aggressive rip and crosscut saws

Ideal for:

  • Japanese saw enthusiasts
  • Professional woodworkers
  • Traditional craftspeople
  • Tool restoration specialists
  • Fine furniture makers
  • Timber framers
  • Anyone maintaining quality Japanese saws
  • Woodworking schools and instructors

Benefits:

  • Restores factory sharpness to dulled teeth
  • Extends saw life significantly through proper maintenance
  • Maintains precise tooth geometry for optimal cutting
  • Saves money versus saw replacement
  • Diamond coating ensures long file life
  • Enables field sharpening for continuous productivity
  • Preserves the investment in quality Japanese saws

The Art of Saw Maintenance: Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke with teeth set in alternating left-right patterns, requiring a specialized approach to sharpening that conventional files simply can't achieve. The Diamond Feather File's unique profile matches these complex tooth angles perfectly, allowing you to maintain the aggressive yet smooth cutting action that makes Japanese saws superior. The diamond coating provides consistent material removal across each stroke, ensuring uniform tooth height and set. Whether touching up a slightly dulled blade or restoring a neglected saw, the proper feather file transforms a tedious task into a meditative practice that connects you with centuries of Japanese craftsmanship tradition.

Precision Sharpening Technique: Success with the Diamond Feather File comes from understanding the systematic approach: secure your saw with teeth just proud of the vise jaws, sharpen every other tooth from one side with 3-4 deliberate strokes per tooth, then flip and complete the remaining teeth. The file's geometry naturally creates the correct angles, while its diamond surface cuts cleanly without clogging. The critical final step—adding tiny secondary bevels to prevent tooth breakage—is made simple by the file's precise control. With the right size file for your saw's tooth count (75mm for fine dozuki work, 100mm for versatile ryoba maintenance, or 125mm for aggressive rip teeth), you'll restore cutting performance that rivals or exceeds factory sharpness, ensuring your prized Japanese saws deliver exceptional performance for generations.

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