SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 6" - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws Wood Cutting | Professional Pull Saw for Woodworking Furniture Making Carpentry Joinery DIY Tools Sharp Replaceable Blade Rip Crosscut

This is the first Japanese saw I have ever owned, but it will not be the last. I could not believe how well it performs, rip or crosscut, as I have the double edge, it is flawless. It wades through every cut like no saw I’ve ever used. I needed to rip a piece about 24 inches and because of the lateness of the hour, I didn’t want to disturb family or neighbors with my table saw so I grabbed one of my conventional saws and ripped the piece. The saw would stick and hang occasionally, And it drifted a bit away from my cut line but it was on the waste side. I had not used my Ryoba as of yet and decided to give it the same job, but it is a rather small saw so I was skeptical. In less than a minute it had changed my mind, no sticking, no hanging, no drift, it cut straight and true and did it in less time than the conventional. Very clean cutting. I am probably going to have to replace the blade before long because I reach for it now for every job, though I really don’t know what kind of mileage these saws get, If anyone knows I would appreciate the info. My daughter asked me what I want for Christmas, the Kataba 10 inch crosscut and the Dozuki 9 1/2 inch dovetail was my response, can’t wait till I can try them out, let you know how they perform.

I bought this saw several months ago thinking it was an affordable way to try out the Japanese approach to fine cut saws. I've been thoroughly impressed with the design and performance of the saw, I just wish I'd known about them decades ago. The basic concept of the pull cut saw means that since the blade is under tension when pulled through the wood, the blade can be made thinner, allowing for the thinner kerf. For me personally, the pull cut allows me to be more accurate in my cuts and the folding design means I can safely store the saw just about anywhere. Add to that, this has rip cut and cross cut edges on the same saw so it takes the place of two tools and saves storage space. If all of that isn't enough, replacement blades are available at an affordable price should the need arise (I've considered ordering one to have on hand just in case but haven't gotten around to it yet). I'd really like to get the folding Dozuki offered by Suizan but so far this Ryoba has proven more than capable of everything I've needed in a fine cut hand saw. If you're considering adding one of the Suizan saws to your collection I highly recommend this company's products, their attention to detail and product quality is second to none and their prices are very reasonable for what they deliver.

My wife and I were looking for a nice, flush cutting saw and Suizan kept coming up so with all the great reviews we figured we'd try this one out. It's awesome. Simply awesome. The build is simple but feels so good, the cuts come out super clean with no effort, a really great cutting experience. You always hope that the tools you buy live up to this imaginary hype you've built up in your mind but the Suizan definitely surpassed our expectations. It's a great little saw that knew the assignment and knocked it out of the park.

I use this in my yard to cut small woody overgrowth, limbs etc from easy to reach heights. It works great, easy to hold and super sharp, cuts right through limbs, small trees, vines, etc. Very Light weight and maneuverable- use this before i have to pull out the gas powered pole saws, chain saws, hedge trimmers. Love it and always wanted one. Do not regret purchasing and probably will purchase more in the near future -maybe as gifts as well. I cannot say for sure how long it holds up, but I hope it last a long time. Very convenient to use and prefer these over hand held clippers, pruners, loppers...

This is a very nice saw, great size (bigger than it looks online). Blade is very narrow and sharp, cuts through 2x4 with ease. I chose this because I needed to cut through thicker material, verses the type that has reinforcement along the top to keep the blade straight. That makes cutting straight more challenging because the blade easily bends to fit whatever angle you are on, but that makes straight cuts more challenging. Best to have one of each :-)

This Ryoba pull saw lives up to the hype. I can make better, more accurate FREE HAND cross and rip cuts with this than I can make with my old standby Western-style push saw with a miter box or guide. Cuts are clean, smooth, and FAST. There is a small learning curve as you get used to PULLING to cut instead of pushing, but it took me all of 2 minutes to re-learn. The kerf is paper thin, so there is less waste. This also means that if you mistreat this saw, you will break its teeth. Be respectful of this fine tool, and it won't let you down. The teeth are SHARP, so use care when handling this saw. When this eventually wears out, I'll NEVER go back to a Western-style push saw.

I needed a saw to cut the legs off a stool evenly. I set up 2 pieces of wood 4 inches high on either side of the legs for both measurement and so the saw could lay flat and I began to saw. What an excellent job this saw did! It cut quickly and smoothly, while remaining flat. The flexibility of the saw allowed me to hold the handle up while applying pressure to keep it flat. Every leg was perfectly and expertly cut off with baby backside smoothness! Highly recommend this saw!!

This is a great saw. I use it for cutting off dowel plugs and recently it was the best solution for coping MDF crown moulding along with a grinder/flapdisk. Jigsaw blades would just gum up with the wood fibers. Many of the negative reviews are people that don't understand this is a PULL saw. They complain it bent the first time they used. it. You CANNOT bend this if you use it correctly. The force is on the pull, not the push. Second, many complain that the blade rusts. The saw says "made in Japan", so I'm thinking this is good quality steel (seems like it). It's probably good to protect it with wax or something similar. People tend to be used to stainless steel, etc., which won't rust but also won't hold its sharpness. Finally, many 1 star reviews are people complaining it isn't good on tree branches. It's not made for that use and those people should be stared at with deep contempt, while shaking your head and kicking dirt in their general direction. Overall, this saw is a pleasure to use. I've only used the less aggressive side, and can still cut through a 2x4 (accurately) in about 5 strokes. I'm probably going to buy more and give as gifts at Christmas. This sounds like a paid review, but I assure you it is not. See my other reviews.

Cuts a fine line but the blade (for me) is just too flexible. I have to keep the cutting close to the handle.

This is a fantastic folding pull saw. Teeth are sharp and without burrs. The saw cuts cleanly and without scraping. The handle is not as comfortable as I'd prefer due to the channel on the underside where the blade folds into the handle, but is good otherwise.

This japanese saw is a masterpiece and cuts effortlessly into any piece of wood. So far I have tried with 18mm plywood and pinewood, and results have been impressive. Compared to a traditional western saw, this one takes very less effort to saw through the wood. Even though the blade is thin and flexible, the cuts are dead straight. Its take a bit of time and patience to get use to the pull motion, in case you are not familiar with Japanese style saw before. But once you have crossed that stage, you will not feel going back to the western saw.

Great quality replacement blade. Identical to original.

Awesome tool, certainly is made in Japan and the quality speaks volumes.