The 200mm Shinto Saw Rasp is a practical shaping tool for woodworkers who want fast material removal with more control than a very aggressive rasp. Built in Japan, it uses multiple saw blades arranged in an open diamond pattern rather than a solid rasp body. This distinctive design helps the tool cut quickly while clearing dust and waste more effectively during use.
This version features a coarse face and a fine face. The coarse side is useful for rapid stock removal, rough shaping, and taking down material on curves, edges, and larger profiles. Flip to the fine side when you want to refine the surface, smooth the shape further, or reduce the amount of sanding needed afterwards.
It is a useful workshop tool for shaping handles, cleaning up bandsawn curves, easing edges, tuning fitted parts, and general woodworking where both speed and control matter. The coarse and fine combination makes it more versatile than a single-cut rasp, especially when you want one tool to handle both heavier shaping and lighter finishing work.
The elastomer handle provides a secure and comfortable grip, while the compact blade length keeps the rasp easy to control on smaller workpieces and detail work.
Why choose a Shinto rasp
Coarse and fine cutting faces in one tool
Open saw-blade construction helps resist clogging
Fast stock removal with more control than many traditional rasps
Useful for shaping timber, curves, handles, edges, and profiles
Made in Japan
Best suited to
Rapid shaping and stock removal
Refining bandsawn curves
Handle and grip shaping
Edge easing and contour work
General woodworking and joinery
Notes on use
This rasp is best suited to wood and similar workable materials. The coarse side removes material quickly and leaves a rougher surface, while the fine side helps refine the cut. For a finished surface, most users will still follow with sanding or a finer edge tool.
