is this saw made in Japan?
264709
No the label on the saw states it was assembled by Makita USA in Georgia. It does not say where any individual parts may be manufactured.
1347153
i'm not sure about your sander. i asumed it was made in japan.. a drill i bought years ago was definitly made in japan..hope this helps
1194723
I believe it is. It took a long time to arrive to my location and it said made in Japan.
1450329
I bought one less than a year ago, and mine was made in Japan, it probably still is. It is wonderful, I wouldn't be without one.
540320
Hi, The package stated that it is crafted in Japan. Hope I helped answering the question you had.
1464058
Mine was made in China, did not have the musashi symbol on it, though other reviewers found differently. I believe these are sourced from multiple forges. Regardless it came sharp and cuts pretty well. It is hand made and has a clear and real temper line.
1096979
It is my understanding the machine is made in China and the blade is made in Japan.
1610813
No. The blade on this saw is pretty aggressive in that the teeth have a significant set. It is a very high quality Japanese pull saw especially for the price. But due to the set, I have bought a couple Zona saws which are an amazing value and much better for detail cuts.
998255
Mine says assembled in the Phillipines. I would guess that means parts come from someplace else (probably China, maybe Japan), but no it does not say Made in Japan. That being said, I have been thrilled with the performance after some nice camping trips to Yellowstone, Tetons, Badlands, Colorado, etc. (E.g. I've been using it, in various weather and conditions, without a hitch).
745552
Mine is made in Japan. Just to be safe, Please double check with the merchant. Hope this help.
1298542
It's made in Japan. PS I am really happy with it. The "false edge" on the back side near the point is also sharpened.
768266
It is commonly said that if a Makita tool has "Made in China" it must be an inferior tool. From what I have read and believe, even tools made in the Makita factory in China have to meet the same Makita standards as their other factories. Makita tools are produced all over the world. Japan, China, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and the UK. As for this cutoff saw, I own it and have used it to cut steel re-bar, metal tubing, pipe, etc. and it has served me well. I don't know for sure where it was manufactured, but I am not worried about it at all. The warranty is the same no matter where it was put together.
1659018
Some folks swear by the models made in Canada over the Taiwan models. I suspect if you have them side by side you can tell the difference. But - compared to other saws in this price class, I think this is the best saw with the best support.
1274309
I think it is but the saw is mounted over the model # inscription. The stand it comes with has the extensions and is Makita brand. Sorry, that's all I got
822412
Well if it doesn't specifically tell you on the box than: Makita is very intelligent about manufacturing quality tools. Also they are intelligent about assembling there tools. My guess would be if they didn't specifically tell you where it was made than the parts came from China/Japan and was assembled in Mumford Ga. USA
267189
I don't know - apparently you can, but it has Japanese on it and I can't tell which one fits. As is in my review, I just got an extra saw because the majority of the purchase by far is the blade anyway.
483108
Japan but I would not fault it for that, it is a super saw and a real trick to use.