Japanese Hand Saw 10.4 Inch, Double Edge Progressive 7-10/17
Japanese Hand Saw 10.4 Inch, Double Edge Progressive 7-10/17 TPI Flush Cut Saw, Detachable & Flexible SK5 Blade Wood Saw for Hardwood & Softwood Cross-Cut, Rip-Cut, Pull Saw for Woodworking Tools
Is the hand saw flexible?
Yes, the blade is flexible. But it needs a little finesse to use without it going to bendy. As long as you go gently it will stay straight and pulls itself straight on the pull back.
How many teeth per inch?
This saw has a 10.4” long blade with 17 TPI for cross-cut on one side; the other side has a graduated tooth pattern, 10 TPI next to the haft (for starting cuts) to 7 TPI at the tip for rip-cut.
Is this pull saw detachable?
Yes, it is detachable. Packed in a box, you can easily assemble it yourself.
| Weight: | 440 g |
| Dimensions: | 60.96 x 7.62 x 3.05 cm; 440 Grams |
| Model: | Saw002 |
| Part: | Saw002 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Manufacture: | SS SHOVAN |
| Dimensions: | 60.96 x 7.62 x 3.05 cm; 440 Grams |
Bonjour
J’ai pris cette scie Japonaise pour sa longueur 265 mm par rapport aux autres qui avaient une longueur de 240 mm J’ai une boite coupe assez large et je la trouve juste en longueur. Autrement cette scie coupe bien, une bonne prcision et se plis bien avec un bon rapport qualit/prix
Die Sge hatte ich gekauft, um zum einen Trzargen zu lsen und zum anderen Trzargen unten zu krzen. Das hat beides gut funktioniert, wobei die grbere Seite der Sge schnell stumpf war.
Nichtsdestotrotz konnte ich die Arbeiten gut ausfhren.
Ich hab die Sge jetzt ein paar Mal ausprobiert und sie funktioniert prima.
Tut was sie soll, es ist super, dass sie zwei Seiten hat, geht durch Holz wie Butter.
Was nicht so toll ist, ist die Verarbeitung. Das Plastikband, das um den Griff gewickelt ist, ist sehr unschn an beiden Seiten mit einem fetten Heiklebetropfen befestigt. Die Griffkappe sitzt lose und klappert beim Sgen, was etwas nervig ist.
Ich werde die Kappe festkleben und die Griffenden mit Gewebeband umwickeln, damit ich nicht Gefahr laufe das Plastikband abzureien.
Preis-Leistung ist trotzdem gut und ich wrde das Produkt nochmal kaufen.
This saw was pretty easy to assemble and set up despite a lack of instructions. The blade is lovely with two different edges for fine cutting. The handle is really beautiful too and it almost looks too nice to use but it is a really nifty saw and it does the job well. Its nice to have something a bit different in the tool box from all the usual tools too. It would make a lovely gift for anyone in to Japanese woodworking or equipment.
it’s a bit unusual but looks cool and impressive. I’m always interested in trying novelty things and this little tool definitely is different.
It’s well made, quality wood, screws and blades. Needs assemble but not an issue and it’s easy to set up though not an instruction.
The handle is well made and once assembled, the whole set looks lovely. The saw comes with a fine and a rough edge, 17TPI and 10 TPI technically. I would say it’s well designed and cuts nicely into woods.
Compared to traditional saws, it takes more space, but holds more comfortably and cuts a bit better with smooth and clean cuts.
It’s reasonably priced considering it’s make and quality, overall I’m happy with this little handy tool.
Got this to cut plugs after doing some teak repairs and must say it works very well so far. Easy to assemble and use. Sharp even cuts. Have to be careful when cutting as if you will slide off original straight line, there will be no way back and it will be difficult to fix this mistake. Cuts with very little effort and does the job.
This is my first experience of Japanese saws. I’ve never used one before but was pleasantly impressed with how well it cut wood as seen in the pictures.
It comes completely pre assembled so some DIY skills are needed as there are no instructions at all. There is a piece of metal included which threw me as I thought it needed to be inserted somewhere but it’s actually just to tighten the screw when the blade is connected.
Once constructed the saw has two different types of cutting blades depending upon what is being cut. Fine cut or rough cut are the two options.
It glides through wood using either blade very easily.
It comes with blade protection plastic which is nice and my only real issue was with the finish of the handle grip. Plastic cord finished with glue gun glue. Not really great but is nice to hold and functional.
Highly recommend
As described and as advertised.
Adequately packaged and presented.
Easy to assemble – no issues here
Unusual if you’re not familiar with this style.
We found it comfortable to use but it does get some getting used to it.
Once you get the knack of might offer you a more efficient saw that takes less effort and gives you more flexibility in cutting positions as compared to the usual (western) design.
It’s more than just a talking point.
Does the job fine for sawing up small pieces of wood when I do my craft stuff. Feels nice and solid and doesn’t hurt my wrist as with traditional saws. Good quality for the price with a good sharp blade. Very happy with it overall.
I purchased a small authentic Japanese straight-cut Dozuki saw some time ago for crafting and it proved to be a revelation. Though this particular saw is a Chinese made “Japanese style” Ryoba saw, its quality is very good for the money.
It comes in a nice box and the saw must be assembled before use. It’s pretty simple to put together and it doesn’t take long to do. It has a long, traditional style, wrapped handle, making it very comfortable to use. As with all Ryoba saws, there are two cutting edges – one rip cut edge for fast rough cuts, and another for finer cutting. Both are razor sharp. The rip cut edge has a section of finer teeth to get your cut started more accurately. The blade is thin, so you can make very precise cuts. Great for joinery.
It takes a little bit of mental adjustment to get used to using Japanese style saws, as you have to pull the cut, rather than pushing the cut, but once you find the technique, it’s amazing how much more comfortable and less fatiguing they are to use.
I tested the saw out on some soft pine, which it went through like butter, and some hard wood, which it also coped with very well. Cuts are really clean.
One thing I quickly noticed was that the metal blade slot finishing piece tends to rattle around. I chose to stick it down with some hot-glue. Speaking of which, I do worry that the handle wrap may start to come away over time, as it appears only to be anchored by two blobs of hot-glue at the ends. It spoils the attractive look of the handle somewhat. I have considered cutting the hot-glue off and securing the wrap with contact glue instead.
Overall, this is a nice quality tool. It likely won’t be a long lasting purchase, but it makes a decent, budget friendly introduction to Japanese pull saws.
Very impressive quality and easy to use, fits together easily and incredibly sturdy to use, very sharp so be careful and I found it literally glides through soft woods no problem at all, an excellent tool, reasonably priced, highly recommend
This was easy to assemble, but not so easy to use, however, that’s because you need to pick your battles as this is made for branches thick or less thick ..not made for normal planck wood ..you can try however you will struggle as it bends due to size, overall it’s doing what it says on the tin .
I have a few of these more affordable Chinese made ‘Japanese Ryoba’ pull-saws and I must say they’re my go to for most wood cutting tasks and have been for a while now. They are happy to cut straight and clean cuts in a variety of materials and this saw was able to blow through pine in no time at all. I had zero problems with both a cross-cut and a rip cut, the saw was happy to do both with minimal elbow grease required. This one might be a little unwieldy for doing flush cutting duties but it can absolutely trim dowels or butterfly joints flush with the top surface of a project, allowing you to give them a quick sand and have it ready for finishing.
These have a much thinner blade than the western push saws because they don’t have to resist the same forces and as a result produce a much thinner kerf on the material. They’re certainly a little odd to use at first but it really doesn’t take long to retrain yourself and get used to the motion and control required to produce clean cuts with this style of saw. If you start slowly with the weight of the saw it’s much easier to get a straight cut. Once you’re deep enough the blade will carry itself through the material without requiring too much effort or correction from the user and you can speed up a bit.
I do like that the saw can be split into two pieces for storage and it only takes a couple of seconds with the provided Allen key and stamped metal nut holder. The provided box is also a decent option for long-term storage.
They do claim the blade is SK5 carbon steel which means it should be magnetic, so I grabbed a decent magnet and it stuck to it very firmly which leads me to believe it isn’t stainless steel at least. Obviously this rudimentary test means almost nothing but if I run into unexpected durability and longevity concerns I’ll be back with an update.
If the overall fit and finish of the handle was better I’d happily give this 5-stars at the current price of 17. As it is right now it’s a solid 4-star in my eyes, I can put up with a couple blobs of hot glue and a few rough patches considering this is solidly in the budget category of tool and does its job to a good standard. Despite those rough spots the handle is more comfortable than my solid wood handled pull-saws so it is a step-up in all honesty.
This is my first time usig a saw like this and i was quite surprised how it works.
It cuts on the pull stroke which i’m definetly not used to but i did get the hang of it eventually and i actually do enjoy using it.
The quality is amazing, from the workmanship the the quality of materials. I’m super impressed with this.
I’ve also found the pulling technique provides a more presise line of cutting. At least i think so anyway.
In my recent endeavour into woodworking, the Japanese pull saw has opened up a world of possibilities – this particular hand saw version brings a classier touch to the pursuit of precise cutting. While proclaimed as Japanese, unsurprisingly this remains a mass-market blade.
The blade by its form is Japanese but in general terms, this is a blade made in China. For the price, this shouldn’t come as a surprise and doesn’t necessarily defeat the blade’s build and function. I went to compare this with my Irwin Pull Saw and this particular version definitely stands as stronger built. Being double the price, the blade is both larger and firmer with a sleek chrome blade shine that impressively strikes a look of a blade polished by a Japanese swordsmith. As a double-edged blade, I was impressed to find no compromise on the blade sharpness – a 10.4” long blade with 17 TPI crosscut on one side and on the other side, a gradual tooth, 10 TPI next to the haft (for starting cuts) to 7 TPI at the tip. The most useful element about this blade is the possibility of being able to replace the blade. The blade and handle come disassembled and quickly fit together with the provided bolt and nut.
From the firm wooden handle to the polished blade with fine protective rubber on each side, the blade in use carries a premium feel well worth the price. I used the blade for some careful cutting while fitting a trellis and this certainly delivered in precision. The blade cuts through as easily as my Irwin blade, except more accurately as the blade maintains a firmer, straighter form! Perhaps it’s due to the thicker blade, or the firm handle, whatever the case, I found the blade steady to hold and extremely easy to pull while applying careful pressure to cut away into the wood.
Really well thought out design Japanese saw and that is super sharp and cuts well. The handle is comfortable and good quality as well as the blade. The guards that come with the saw are quite loose so have to be careful when putting it away and away from children. Other than that, this is a really good saw.
I must confess to bring a lover of Japanese tools and their pull saws are no exception.
It is, however, for someone used to Western saws, a leap of faith to start using a pull saw. First of all, as the name implies, these saws cut on the pull stroke, unlike Western saws that cut on the push stroke. The big advantage of this, as demonstrated by this saw, is that the blade can be a lot thinner and also you naturally pull the saw to the correct line of cut.
The disadvantage is that a traditional bench hook no longer works with a Japanese saw, you need to make one with the top block at the front of the hook (I.e. up against you) rather than being at the far end of the bench hook. It will take some practice to getting used to this saw, but it us worth it.
Being double sided, the saw can be used for both crosscut and rip cuts. It does both very well.
The only thing I woukd say against it is that I prefer dedicated cross and rip saws, however as a general purpose saw to keep in my toolbag when going out, this nicely fits the bill.
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It might be called a Japanese pull saw but of course it’s made in China which does have the effect of making it a bit cheaper than the ones made in Japan.
Japanese pull saws seem to have gained a bit of a reputation and popularity and for good reason. If used well, they can make very thin and very accurate cuts. The downside is that if you wander off line they are impossible to bring back.
This saw is well made and feels good in the hand. It cuts well but fairly aggressively for a ryoba type saw. The teeth are far larger and the offset is more than my older Japanese saw. The metal is a bit thicker as well so the kerf is a bit wider than what I normally get. To offset this, the thicker blade makes controlling it a little easier.
Quality is very good although the steel end cap which comes separately was a tad loose fitting and rattled when I cut with this. I simply glued it in place.
Overall, a very good value for money Japanese style ryoba saw.
Wielding this is like holding a japanese sword .. !!
It isn’t but I pretend it is.. whenever I get it out I have to whip it around like a light sabre … haha
What’s it like? Really nice to use. Two edges, rough cut and finishing cut. Deals with soft and medium timber really well. Use the fine side to cut some angles into plastic trunking and there is hardly any swarf.
Really nice feel in hand. Bit flexible the blade but it is a pull cut rather than push, still nice piece of kit though
I have used pull saws for many years, having initially discovered the tree pruning variety, then bought several different lengths and with finer tpi (pitch) for woodworking. However, I don’t have any in the Japanese handle style, nor double edged, hence my desire to test this one.
I was not disappointed, as you can see from the photos of the block of wood, the “17” tpi side cuts very cleanly, due to the cross-cut teeth and it was easy to start the cut. On the block, the 7-10 tpi cut face does have splintered edges due to the off-set teeth and I found it snagged more, even at the 10 tpi end of the blade (near the handle). With the benefit of experience, in future, if I were to use the 7-10 tpi blade, I’d start the cut with the other side (17 tpi), then turn over. Having said that, I’m sure the 17 tpi side cut through the timber faster and with less effort than the 10 tpi blade, maybe the latter is more suited to a different wood grain type.
Clearly, if you’re using the 17 tpi blade, you can only cut 6cm deep, before the offset cut teeth (on top edge) will spoil the cut surface, which might be a limiting factor against two edged blades.
The saw is smartly boxed, but does require assembly with the tools supplied, this took no more than a minute. The one minor criticism is that the end of the handle is itself slightly splintered, so I will be sanding that down a bit.
In use, I found the long handle allowed me to comfortably cut at arms’ length, using my left hand to help keep the timber still. However, this was just a random cut, I was not trying to follow a drawn line. When I did try to cut a line, it was surprisingly easy to keep it straight. My prediction of what happens if you cut deeper than 6cm proved true, although it wasn’t as bad as I feared. If the workpiece is solidly held, allowing two hands to hold the long handle, then sawing speed can be increased significantly.
There are two plastic tooth guards, which is good.
This is an interesting tool. I’ve never had one of these before but I’ve found it to be really good. The saw comes in several pieces so you have to assemble it (which is not difficult) and it works well. It’s certainly sharp and cuts well. It takes a little while to get used to the difference in movement from a standard saw but once you’re there it’s excellent. I’ve used it for pruning and a couple of odd jobs in the garage and found it to work well. The only negative I found was that I needed to tighten it up after a while because it worked loose.
Those Japanese handsaw is large enough to cut thinner boards but also small and flexible enough to cuts dowels etc
This is the first time I’ve tried this kind of saw and I’m overall pleased with it bar a couple of niggles with the manufacturing quality which has led to a star being taken off the rating
This saw will cut everything in front of you like butter, so trust me when I say that.
This knife is well crafted, easy to assemble, and comfortable to handle.
I’ve been using it to trim the branches off my trees, and so far it’s held up well.
The saw is strong, and the material is of excellent quality.
I think the saw looks like a sword, so be careful to keep it away from kids.
This is a well designed Japanese pole saw and cuts extremely well. The handle does feel high quality as well as the blade. However, it suffers from a very very small inconsistency where you can see the manufacturing defects.
For example, the blues clearly visible on the hills of the saw.
Also, the metal hilt guard appears to be loose despite fitment of the blade to the hilt. I had to clamp it down using a pair of pliers to reduce movement. o
Other than the small problems, it is a good saw!