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Japanese saws include dozuki, ryoba and kataba patterns.  They cut on the pull stroke with thin blades and fine teeth for minimal kerf and clean results.

What makes Japanese saws cut differently from Western saws?
Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke rather than the push stroke, which allows for a thinner blade, less effort, and cleaner, more precise cuts. This design also reduces the chance of the blade binding in the wood.

Which Japanese saw should I choose for my project?
It depends on the cut you need: Ryoba saws have teeth on both edges for ripping and crosscutting, Dozuki saws have a rigid spine for ultra-fine joinery, and Kataba saws are versatile single-edge saws ideal for deeper cuts.

How can I prevent my Japanese saw from bending or breaking?
Avoid forcing the blade—let the pull stroke do the work. Store it flat or in a protective sleeve, and never twist the blade while cutting. For long-term performance, keep the teeth clean and free from pitch build-up.

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Kakuri | Kataba Saw, with Rattan Wrapped Handle, 270mm Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 270mm Blade

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270mm Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kataba is a single sided pull style saw without a spine It's blade (approx. 0,5mm) is slightly th...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw Rattan Wrapped Handle 270mm

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270mm Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kakuri Gikoh Ryoba is a truly superb Japanese Saw "Ryoba" is the Japanese word for double edge The...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 240mm

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240mm Ryoba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 'Ryoba' is the Japanese word for double edge The double sided Gikoh Ryoba pull Saw made by Kakuri live...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw 210mm

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210mm Ryoba Saw "Ryoba" is the Japanese word for "Double Edged" The double sided Gikoh Ryoba Pull Saw made by Kakuri lives up to its name It has ...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw 180mm

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  180mm Ryoba Saw "Ryoba" is the Japanese word for "Double Edged" The double sided Gikoh Ryoba Pull Saw made by Kakuri lives up to its name It ha...

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Kakuri | Fine Tooth Flush Cut Saw 180mm

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Fine Tooth Flush Cut Saw The Kakuri Fine Tooth Flush Cut Saw  is used for cutting flush to a flat surface (e.g. trimming dowels) Flush Cut Saws ...

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Kakuri | Kataba Saw, with Rattan Wrapped Handle, 250mm Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 250mm Blade

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250mm Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kakuri Kataba is a single-sided saw without a spine Its blade (approx. 0,5mm thick) is thicker th...

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Kakuri | Kataba Saw, with Rattan Wrapped Handle, 300mm Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 300mm Blade

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300mm Kataba Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kakuri Kataba is a Single Edged Saw without a spine Its blade (approx. 0,5mm) is thicker than tha...

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Kakuri | Nakaya Dozuki Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle 210mm Extra Fine Blade

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Nakaya Dozuki Saw with Rattan Wrapped Handle The Kakuri Nakaya Dozuki is a backsaw for fine joints and tenons The spine gives the very thin blade...

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Kakuri | Coping Saw, c/w Piranha Standard & Titanium Blade - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Coping Saw c/w Piranha Standard & Titanium Blade

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  Coping Saw The Kakuri Coping Saw represents excellent value for money  It is very well made in Japan and features a spiral blade that allows yo...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade, Fine Tooth Flush Cut Replacement, 180mm - BPM Toolcraft
Kakuri | Saw Blade, Fine Tooth Flush Cut Replacement, 180mm - BPM Toolcraft
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Kakuri | Saw Blade Fine Tooth Flush Cut Replacement 180mm

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180mm Fine Tooth Flush Cut Replacement Saw Blade The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and use...

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Kakuri | Ryoba Saw with Removable Handle 240mm

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240mm Gikoh Ryoba Saw with One-Touch Blade Replacement This Gikoh Ryoba Saw offers a combination of rip and crosscut blades that are made with imp...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade Dozuki Extra Fine Replacement 210mm

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210mm Dozuki Replacement Extra Fine Blade The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade Kataba Replacement 270mm

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270mm Replacement Kataba Saw Blade The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every blade ...

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Kakuri | Fine Cut Standard Saw Set 5Pc In Bag

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5Pc Fine Cut Standard Saw Set The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every blade and h...

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Kakuri | Fine Cut Precise Saw 5Pc in Bag

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5Pc Fine Cut Precise Saw The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every blade and handle...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade Ryoba Universal Cut Replacement Loose 270mm

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270mm Replacement Ryoba Universal Cut Saw Blade Don’t compromise precision, durability, and comfort because of your tool budget. We offer a variet...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade Ryoba Replacement Universal Cut 240mm

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240mm Replacement Ryoba Universal Cut Saw Blade The KAKURI 'GIKOH' 240mm Ryoba Saw is a woodworking/carpentry saw with two cutting edges. This is ...

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Kakuri | Handle Short Bent

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Short Bent Handle Short, bent, woodworking saw handle to fit KAKURI Blades Made from Japanese Red Oak

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Kakuri | Fine Cut Replacement Saw Blade 180mm

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180mm Fine Cut Replacement Saw Blade The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series has been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every blad...

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Kakuri | Saw Blade Ryoba Rough Cut Loose 270mm

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270mm Ryoba Rough Cut Saw Blade The KAKURI Fine Cut Saw Series have been designed to allow equal versatility of its tools and uses. Every blade an...

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Kakuri | Double Edged Piranha Saw PS-1

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Double Edged Piranha Saw This Japanese multi-purpose hacksaw, from the world renown Piranha Tool Co. Ltd., comes with extremely fine yet sharp tee...

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Kakuri | Anahiki Saw 360mm

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360mm Anahiki Saw JAPANESE LARGE TREE SAW: Ideal hand-saw for cross-cutting round and square timbers, logs, large trees LARGE EFFICIENT BLADE: Th...

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Kakuri | Handle Short 135mm

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135mm Short Handle Short woodworking saw handle to fit KAKURI Blades Made from Japanese Red Oak

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