Question 1

Is this saw really durable? Can it used for tennon cutting? Can it be sharpen?

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This is a very good saw.  I don't know if you're familiar with Japanese saws already, but they cut on the pull stroke.  If you position yourself so that you are holding the saw at a 45 degree angle with the tip of the handle pointing towards the floor and pulling down into the cut, kind of like crouching in front of the wood with the wood higher than your hand, you will get the best results.  I had a tendency at first to hold the saw like a western saw that you would PUSH into the cut, holding the handle above the wood with the saw plate angled down to the wood and the handle higher than the saw plate like I wanted to push the saw-cut down into the wood. That does not work.  If used on the downward pull-stroke, this saw cuts super-clean.  You could cut tenons with this saw, but I have found I use this saw more for odds and ends.  It's very small and not as precise as some of the other gyokucho saws. If you want to cut great tenons and dovetails, then go with one of the gyokucho saws with the longer white colored handles.  I bought the 303 on Amazon too and it is great for joinery. And it's only like 10 dollars more.  Well worth it.  And no, the blade cannot to be sharpened, but the teeth are induction hardened, and when eventually they dull, you can order a replacement blade that is very easy to replace onto the handle.  And when you buy only the replacement blade it's very affordable.

Question 2

Where is this saw made?

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Honestly not sure...however I have used it several times and now wonder why I didn't get one sooner. Cuts beautifully, even hardwoods and PVC!

Question 3

How long is the blade? Can it be used for crosscuts and rips in hardwood?

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The blade is 7 and 3/16 inches long.  Coarse teeth on one side of the blade and fine teeth on the other side enable both ripping and crosscutting with the same blade.  I have used these saws for years.  You can do very fine work with them, and if you are careful they will last for a long time.  They are superior to any American saw for small handwork.

Question 4

What are the exact dimensions for the blade? I am Looking for height from teeth to spine, kerf, and length of cutting portion of the blade

Accepted Answer

cutting portion of blade is 18 centimeters; 5 1/2 centimeters at the short end of blade; 7 centimeters at the long end of the blade; kerf is 1 millimeter.

ASIN	B000CEF5HM
Best Sellers Rank	#111,317 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #148 in Handsaws
Blade Length	18 Inches
Blade Material	High Speed Steel
Blade Shape	Chisel
Brand Name	Razorsaw
Color	Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,881)
Global Trade Identification Number	04903524029112
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	Replacement Blade
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.09"L x 0.02"W x 0.91"H
Item Weight	0.15 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Robert Larson Co
Manufacturer Part Number	No.291
Model Number	770-3600
Number of Teeth	119
Other Special Features of the Product	2 Saws in 1
Power Source	Manual Winding
Surface Recommendation	Plastic
UPC	767615252988
Warranty Type	limited warranty

Gyokucho 770-3600 Razor Ryoba Saw with Blade

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