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Japanese Saws

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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TopMan | Z-Saw Carpenters Ryoba 250mm
Original price R 1,059.00 - Original price R 1,059.00
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TopMan | Z-Saw Carpenters Ryoba 250mm

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TopMan Z-Saw Carpenters Ryoba 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and rip cut...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm
Original price R 799.00 - Original price R 799.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm

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TopMan Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and rip cut...

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Original price R 799.00 - Original price R 799.00
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Jorgensen | Dovetail Pull Saw Spare Blade DOZUKI - 150mm
Original price R 509.45
Original price R 509.45 - Original price R 509.45
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Current price R 399.00
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Jorgensen | Dovetail Pull Saw Spare Blade DOZUKI - 150mm

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Jorgensen Folding Dovetail Pull Saw Spare Blade 150mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that cut...

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Original price R 509.45
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Current price R 399.00
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Topman | ZetSaw VIII 265 Replacement Blade
Original price R 219.00 - Original price R 219.00
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Topman | ZetSaw VIII 265 Replacement Blade

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Ideal for Construction woodworkers and Carpenters for cutting Cross Laminated Boards and timbers of various dimensions regardless of grain direct...

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Original price R 219.00 - Original price R 219.00
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Topman | ZetSaw V-Handy 200 Carpentry Saw Replacement Blade
Original price R 179.00 - Original price R 179.00
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Topman | ZetSaw V-Handy 200 Carpentry Saw Replacement Blade

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Saw blade with combination teeth for Cross, Rip and Slant Cutting plywood, laminated wood and various solid woods. Tapered blade toe with 200mm l...

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Original price R 179.00 - Original price R 179.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade
Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade

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ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade Specially designed robust and sharp teeth are ideal for cutting hard woods like Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Cross Fine H-225 Replacement Blade
Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Cross Fine H-225 Replacement Blade

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The finest single edged saw without a spine along the blade back is designed for making deep cuts for wood joineries or other precise woodwork.

Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 RPL Blade
Original price R 289.00 - Original price R 289.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 RPL Blade

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Convex contour line of the blade can cut wood deeply without slipping in the kerf, and easily achieve a straight bottom line of various half-lap ...

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Original price R 289.00 - Original price R 289.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm
Original price R 429.00 - Original price R 429.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm

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TopMan ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and r...

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Original price R 429.00 - Original price R 429.00
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Sold out Topman | ZetSaw Universal H-250 Replacement Blade
Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Universal H-250 Replacement Blade

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Thin saw blade with specially ground universal teeth(for rip, cross, slant cutting) is ideal for fine woodworks on conventional sawn wood, plywoo...

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Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Tuck-in Carpentry P-240 Replacement Blade
Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Tuck-in Carpentry P-240 Replacement Blade

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Ideal for precise wood works on sawn wood, plywood, laminated wood, composit panel etc.

Original price R 269.00 - Original price R 269.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Spare Blade 333
Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman | ZetSaw Spare Blade 333

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Sturdy saw blade with tough universal saw teeth (for rip, cross, slant cutting) is deal for heavy duty construction woodworks.

Original price R 299.00 - Original price R 299.00
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Topman Universal H-265 Blades + Free Handle
Original price R 1,209.00 - Original price R 1,209.00
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Topman Universal H-265 Blades + Free Handle

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Experience superior craftsmanship and precision with the Topman Universal H-265 Blades, a set of premium Japanese pull saws designed for fine, ac...

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Topman Cross H-265 Blades + Free Handle
Original price R 1,209.00 - Original price R 1,209.00
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Topman Cross H-265 Blades + Free Handle

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Elevate your woodworking with the Topman Cross Cut H-265 Blades, premium Japanese saws engineered to deliver clean, smooth cross cuts with unpara...

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Original price R 649.00 - Original price R 649.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Rip Fine H-250

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Graduated Sharp Teeth and Narrow Saw Set are Ideal for Cutting Along the Grain of either Soft or Hard Wood. The finest Rip cutting saw in Z-saw r...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross H-250
Original price R 729.00 - Original price R 729.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross H-250

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Designed for precise and fine cross cutting in solid wood.  Blade length 250mm Pitch 1.40mm(18TPI) Thickness 0.50mm Kerf...

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Original price R 829.00 - Original price R 829.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Tuck-In Carpentry P-240

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Ideal for precise wood works on sawn wood, plywood, laminated wood and composite panel. Blade Length 240mm Pitch 1.75mm (15TPI) ...

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TopMan | Zetsaw V-Handy 200 Carpentry Saw
Original price R 829.00 - Original price R 829.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw V-Handy 200 Carpentry Saw

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Compact folding saw with combination teeth for Cross, Rip and Slant Cutting plywood, laminated wood and various solid woods. Blade Length ...

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Original price R 829.00 - Original price R 829.00
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Sold out TopMan | Life Saw Universal S-265
Original price R 479.00 - Original price R 479.00
Original price R 479.00
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TopMan | Life Saw Universal S-265

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Tough saw blade with universal (Rip/Cross/Slant) teeth is ideal to be used with a Saw Guide and Saw Guide F to the best advantage. Blade L...

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Original price R 479.00 - Original price R 479.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters VIII 265
Original price R 909.00 - Original price R 909.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters VIII 265

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The ideal saw for construction woodworkers and carpenters for Crosscutting, Ripping and Slant Cutting a variety of different materials Blade L...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Hardwood H-250
Original price R 629.00 - Original price R 629.00
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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Hardwood H-250

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TopMa Zetsaw Carpenters Hardwood H-250 Specially designed robust and sharp teeth are ideal for cutting Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak etc. B...

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Original price R 629.00 - Original price R 629.00
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TopMan | Dozuki Saw Piercing 150mm
Original price R 629.00 - Original price R 629.00
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TopMan | Dozuki Saw Piercing 150mm

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Special piercing tooth with 38mm maximum cutting depth of the blade can cut a slot in the centre of a board, ideal for the works of furniture res...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265
Original price R 699.00 - Original price R 699.00
Original price R 699.00
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Current price R 699.00

TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265

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TopMan Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 Convex contour line of the blade can cut wood deeply without slipping in the kerf, and easily ac...

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Original price R 699.00 - Original price R 699.00
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Jorgensen | Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm
Original price R 270.25
Original price R 270.25 - Original price R 270.25
Original price R 270.25
Current price R 187.00
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Current price R 187.00

Jorgensen | Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm

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Jorgensen Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that c...

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Original price R 270.25
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Current price R 187.00
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