Ryoba 9-1/2" Double Edge Razor Saw for Hardwoods from Japan Woodworker (Saw and Spare Blade)

If you are new to Japanese style saws you are in for a treat. so much easier to do accurate cuts than the western "push" style handsaws, and a far far thinner kerf. This is my quick go-to saw for anything needing a hand-saw. Good for cutting off things flush as well as the saw is very flexible. They last a long time but eventually you may need to replace the blade if someone hits nails or screws frequently. They are made to be quickly replaced by loosening a screw and sliding it off. These blades are good quality long lasting hardened steel and NOT resharpenable. made to be replaced.

I really like this saw. I have yet to see a western saw in the same price range that cuts as good as this one. It has a nice reflective surface so it's easy to line up the board edge with its reflection for a perfect 90 degree cut. The thin blade let's it cut with less effort and it doesnt bind unless you forget that that it's a pull saw.

Very good saw. I decided on this over a traditional Western push saw because of the rip/cross option. I ordered the one with the spare blade, just in case.It cuts well, though luckily I already know the difference between the saws, as the instructions and all of the characters on the saw are in Japanese. Make sure your workpiece is clamped/viced to a stable structure. My first attempt on a wobly sawhorse was not as pleasant or accurate as in a vice on the bench.

I bought this saw before and wore out the blade. I ordered a replacement blade a while ago and it came smaller then the original. So I ordered this one to get the bigger size again and it was the small blade again. I recieced the 3” wide instead of the 4” wide (small one is labeled 650 while the bigger is 610 which is the description). The 3” is less rigid and flexes a lot easier making it a lot tougher for normal use. Will be returning as they are not as functional.

Wow. This saw exceeded my expectations in every way. The finish on the cut surface is just stunning. I haven't reached for my "western" style saws at all since buying this saw. Just buy one (or two). You won't regret it for a moment. $50 for an amazing saw with an extra replacement blade is a heck of a deal.

Title says it all. It can do cross cuts and rip cuts with ease. First time using a Japanese saw and I love it the handle is great.

Blade is too thin. Flimsily cuts. Maybe I’m doing it wrong.

worth it buying it with the spare blade.

Nice, fast cutting saw. Leaves a polished edge when cross-cutting hardwoods.