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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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FAQ About The Japanese Saw
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.
A Japan saw has a thin blade and is pulled rather than pushed. They come in 3 varieties: Ryoba, Dozuki, and Kataba saws.
All Japanese saws are basically moved by pulling instead of pushing. This prevents wear on the saw blade and less force is needed.
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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