2024年8月12日 · Japanese handsaws, or nokogiri, are cutting tools designed to cut on the pull stroke rather than the push stroke. This fundamental difference in design sets them apart from traditional Western handsaws. Japanese saws typically feature thinner blades with sharper, more precisely set teeth, allowing for cleaner, more accurate cuts with less effort.

2024年6月17日 · Using the best Japanese pull saw—the SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw—you’ll notice how smoothly it glides through wood. The teeth are designed to minimize friction and binding, meaning you’ll spend less time struggling and more time creating.

2024年9月27日 · Japanese pull saws feature a thin, flexible blade with teeth that point toward the handle. This design allows for a cutting action when the user pulls the saw towards themselves rather than pushing it away. The blade’s thinness and flexibility enable precise cuts and reduce the material removed during sawing.

2024年8月27日 · Easiest to Use: Suizan Dozuki Japanese Pull Saw; Best for Large Lumber/Deep Cuts: Kakuri Japanese Anahiki Saw; Best for Mobility: ToughBuilt Cross-cutting Pull Saw

2024年5月14日 · The workhorse of Japanese saws, the ryoba is easy to identify because it has two sets of teeth—one for ripping and one for crosscutting. If you’re new to hand-sawing on the pull stroke, I recommend using a ryoba as your “starter” saw.

2024年6月19日 · The Suizan Japanese handsaw is a classic pull saw that is undoubtedly one of its kind. This unique piece has nine rip cuts and fifteen crosscut teeth per inch that not only allow for efficient softwood cutting but are also palatable with most hardwoods and carpentry.

2025年1月28日 · Japanese saw blades come in three main styles—kataba, ryoba, and dozuki. Kataba saws have a single set of cutting teeth, whereas ryoba saws offer dual blades. Meanwhile, dozuki saws feature a spine to support the blade while cutting. These are just a few of the many Japanese saw types available today.

2023年9月25日 · Types of Japanese pull saws. Dozuki: Japanese backsaw for dovetails and joinery. Ryoba: General-purpose saw with crosscut and rip cut teeth. Kataba: Flexible finish saw for long or deep cutting (no back). Kugihiki: Japanese flush cut saws for dowels or trim. Azebiki: A two-sided saw with curved blades for starting cuts in the center of a panel.

2024年12月20日 · The best Japanese saw (or nokogiri) can run circles around the best American or European saws when it comes to precision work. This is in no small part due to the way the teeth are designed to cut on the pull stroke, resulting in a thinner, straighter kerf. Owning a Japanese pull saw is a treat, and a properly maintained one can last for ...

2023年6月18日 · Most notably, Japanese pull saws are perfect for, detailed work and for making flush cuts. The Ryoba saws have teeth on both ends. This allows for both cross cutting and rip cutting. If you purchase a higher-end version, they may include interchangeable blades and will last longer. The downside being their expense.