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The 10 Best Japanese Saws – Guidebook

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The 10 Best Japanese Saws – Guidebook

You want to save power when sawing, but at the same time, you don’t want to use an electric or motorized saw? Then the Japanese saw is a good alternative for you. It is easy to use and can be used in practically all areas.

You can find out which 3 variants there are and which is the right alternative for your project in the checklist. You can find a good selection of Japanese saws in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Japanese Saws

The Different Variants
  • Japanese saws, unlike the foxtails, fret saws, and other models commonly used in this country, work by pulling rather than pushing. This allows for a much more precise cut and also requires less force. The saw blade is also much thinner, so it can glide through the material better.
  • The Ryoba Saw: Ryoba means double teeth, and that’s what sets this saw apart. The saw blade has teeth on both sides. These are triangular teeth on one side and trapezoidal teeth on the other. To ensure sufficient stability despite the lack of a spine, the saw blade here is slightly thicker than other Japanese saws. It is very suitable for deep and angled cuts.
  • The Dozuki saw: Thanks to a stable back, the Dozuki saw is also suitable for inexperienced craftsmen. However, it does not reach the cutting depth of the Ryoba saw. It is therefore very suitable for finer work such as model making.
  • The Kataba saw: This sturdy saw is very often used in horticulture. Thanks to its back, it can definitely take on conventional loppers.
Size And Weight Of The Japanese saw
  • The handles of Japanese saws are usually much longer than those of European saws.
  • Therefore, you should opt for a rather lighter model. Depending on the size, this varies from about 100 grams to 300 grams.
  • The length of the Japanese saw is about 35 to 65 cm, depending on the model. The shaft lengths are significantly shorter at about 15 to 30 cm.
The Thickness Of The Saw Blade
  • Thin saw blades glide through the material more easily than thicker ones. Due to the pull technology, even thinner saw blades hardly bend, but can still break more easily than with conventional saws. The blade thickness of a Japanese saw is usually about 0.5 to 0.7 mm.
The Toothing
  • With a trapezoidal toothing, the teeth are ground alternately. This toothing is very suitable for cuts across the wood grain.
  • In triangular toothing, the teeth are offset. It is ideal for cuts in the direction of the fibers. The finer the teeth, the better the sawing result.
  • The so-called set means that the teeth are inclined alternately to the right and left. It influences the quality of the sawing result and the force you need for sawing. It ensures that the saw blade does not jam in the workpiece.

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The Best Sellers Of Japanese Saws

We have compiled the most popular Japanese saws for you in this bestseller list.

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1 KERYE Japanese Pull Saw 9.5 Inch, Hand Saw with Double Edges of 10/17 TPI and Replaceable Blade, Ryoba Flush Cut Saw, Sharp and Light Woodworking Tools Gifts for Men and Women-KY01 KERYE Japanese Pull Saw 9.5 Inch, Hand Saw with Double Edges of 10/17 TPI and Replaceable Blade,...
2 RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Sided Pull Saw Ryoba SK5 Flexible Blade 14/17 TPI Flush Cut Beech Handle Wood Saw for Woodworking Tools RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Sided Pull Saw Ryoba SK5 Flexible Blade 14/17 TPI Flush...
3 SUIZAN Japanese Flush Cut Saw Small Hand 5 Inch Pull for Hardwood and Softwood Woodworking tools Trim SUIZAN Japanese Flush Cut Saw Small Hand 5 Inch Pull for Hardwood and Softwood Woodworking tools...
4 SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 9.5 Inch Ryoba Double Edge Flush Cut Saw for Woodworking tools SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 9.5 Inch Ryoba Double Edge Flush Cut Saw for Woodworking tools
5 KERYE Mini Hand Saw Woodworking Tools, Small 6 Inch Japanese Pull Saw with Double Edges of 11/17 TPI, Flush Cut Saw for Hardwoods/Softwoods, Light Wood Saw as Gifts for Men/Women-KY05 KERYE Mini Hand Saw Woodworking Tools, Small 6 Inch Japanese Pull Saw with Double Edges of 11/17...
6 SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 7 Inch Ryoba Double Edge for Woodworking Tools SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 7 Inch Ryoba Double Edge for Woodworking Tools
7 Gyokucho Razorsaw Flush Cutting Double Edge Saw 125mm with Wood Handle Gyokucho Razorsaw Flush Cutting Double Edge Saw 125mm with Wood Handle
8 Set of 2 - Ryoba Japanese Pull Saw 9.5 Inch and Flush Cut Saw 6 Inch – Woodworking Tools Ryoba Table Saw – Steel Blades and Wood Handles, Handsaw 2 Cutting Edges– Japanese Hand Saw for Carpentry, DIY Set of 2 - Ryoba Japanese Pull Saw 9.5 Inch and Flush Cut Saw 6 Inch – Woodworking Tools Ryoba...
9 Japanese Hand Saw Woodworking Tools, SS SHOVAN Double Edged 11/17 TPI Flush Cut Saw, Wooden Handle Pull Saw Small Handsaw for Fine Cutting Wood Japanese Hand Saw Woodworking Tools, SS SHOVAN Double Edged 11/17 TPI Flush Cut Saw, Wooden Handle...
10 Life Saw S-145 Flush Cutting Japanese handsaw Life Saw S-145 Flush Cutting Japanese handsaw
11 Gyokucho 770-3500 Razor Dozuki Saw with Blade Gyokucho 770-3500 Razor Dozuki Saw with Blade
12 KAKURI Large Japanese Pull Saw Long for Woodworking 10-1/2 inch, Made in JAPAN, Ryoba Double Edge Hand Saw with Blade Cover Case for Rip & Crosscut KAKURI Large Japanese Pull Saw Long for Woodworking 10-1/2 inch, Made in JAPAN, Ryoba Double Edge...
13 KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw for Woodworking 9-1/2' Made in JAPAN, Non-Slip Cork Handle, Japanese Hand Saw Ryoba Double Edge Blade for Rip and Crosscut KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw for Woodworking 9-1/2" Made in JAPAN, Non-Slip Cork Handle, Japanese Hand...
14 KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw Mini for Woodworking, Hobby, DIY 7 inch, Made in JAPAN, Ryoba Double Edge Hand Saw with Blade Cover Case for Rip & Crosscut KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw Mini for Woodworking, Hobby, DIY 7 inch, Made in JAPAN, Ryoba Double Edge...
15 WEIMELTOY 10” SK5 Blade Hand Saw, Double Edge 3 Side Grinding Teeth Japanese Pull Saw, Impulse Hardening Steel Teeth,Sharp and Light Woodworking Tools Gift for Men Women Carpenter and DIY Hobbyist WEIMELTOY 10” SK5 Blade Hand Saw, Double Edge 3 Side Grinding Teeth Japanese Pull Saw, Impulse...
16 KAKURI Japanese Dovetail Saw for Woodworking 4-3/4' Fine Tooth, Japanese Dozuki Pull Saw with Sheath, Kataba Single Edge Hand Saw, Made in JAPAN KAKURI Japanese Dovetail Saw for Woodworking 4-3/4" Fine Tooth, Japanese Dozuki Pull Saw with...
17 KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw Folding for Woodworking 8-1/4', Foldable Hand Saw for Wood, Timber, Raw Wood, Tree Branch, Razor Sharp Japanese Steel Blade, Made in JAPAN KAKURI Japanese Pull Saw Folding for Woodworking 8-1/4", Foldable Hand Saw for Wood, Timber, Raw...
18 KAKURI Azebiki Japanese Saw for Woodworking 3-1/2' Made in JAPAN, Japanese Curved Hand Pull Saw for Hole, Mid Panel, Groove Cutting, Ryoba Double Edge Blade for Rip & Crosscut KAKURI Azebiki Japanese Saw for Woodworking 3-1/2" Made in JAPAN, Japanese Curved Hand Pull Saw for...
19 SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 10.5 Inch Kataba Single Edge for Woodworking Tools SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 10.5 Inch Kataba Single Edge for Woodworking Tools
20 Samurai KISI FC-240-LH / 9 1/2' (24cm) Folding Curved Blade Saw Made in Japan Samurai KISI FC-240-LH / 9 1/2" (24cm) Folding Curved Blade Saw Made in Japan

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Current Offers For Japan Saws

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the Japanese Saws section.

FAQ About The Japanese Saw

Which Japanese saw is the right one?

The Ryoba saw is suitable for deep cuts, while the Dozuki saw is more suitable for fine cuts. The Kataba saw is very sturdy and is suitable for rough work.

What is a Japan saw?

A Japan saw has a thin blade and is pulled rather than pushed. They come in 3 varieties: Ryoba, Dozuki, and Kataba saws.

How to use a Japanese saw?

All Japanese saws are basically moved by pulling instead of pushing. This prevents wear on the saw blade and less force is needed.

Which Japanese saw should I buy?

Depending on the intended use, either the Ryoba, Dozuki or Kataba saw is beneficial. You can find a listing of different Japan saws in our product recommendations.

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