What Is a Japanese Traditional-Style Pull Saw?
Japanese pull saws, with thin steel blades and sharp, stamped teeth, make cutting wood and metal smoother and more precise. Designed for a pull-stroke motion, they require less effort and cut cleanly along or across the grain. This guide explores Kakuri's selection, including ryoba (dual-purpose), kataba (single-sided), folding, and specialty saws, to find the ideal gift for any enthusiast or artisan.
Ryoba Saws (Double-Edged Saws)
The Ryoba saw features a double-sided blade, allowing for both rip cuts on one side and crosscuts on the other. This versatile saw is ideal for general woodworking and DIY projects, making it a great choice for beginners.
Dozuki Saws
With an ultra-thin blade and fine teeth, the Dozuki saw is crafted for precision work. It minimizes the width of the cut and produces clean edges, making it perfect for intricate tasks requiring accuracy.
Azebiki Saws
The Azebiki saw has a curved blade tip designed to make flush cuts on flat surfaces like walls or floors. It’s a practical choice for detailed cuts in tight spaces and is ideal for creating grooves or rectangular holes.
Hikimawashi (Keyhole) Saws
This narrow-bladed saw excels at making intricate curves and accessing tight areas. It’s highly effective for cutting complex shapes and corners that are hard to reach with standard saws, especially in thicker materials.
Folding Saws
With a foldable blade, the folding saw combines portability with convenience. It stores easily in a drawer and can be safely carried outdoors, making it ideal for woodworking, gardening, and other outdoor tasks.
Pruning Saws
Designed for cutting live wood, the pruning saw has large teeth with a set pattern that prevents clogging. It efficiently handles green wood, offering ease and speed for pruning garden trees and orchard maintenance.
Multi-Purpose Replaceable Blade Saws
This multi-functional saw allows you to switch blades depending on the task. Kakuri offers a variety of blades compatible with this handle, including those for woodworking, plastic, bamboo, and pruning, giving you versatile options for every need.
Getting Started with Japanese Saws
Saw Types & Their Uses
Each saw is specialized for different materials and applications. This article highlights the unique features and best uses for each type, helping you make the most of your woodworking tools.
How to Use a Japanese Saw
Enhance your woodworking skills by mastering Japanese saw techniques. This guide covers the fundamentals, from basic cuts to the differences between Japanese saw types.
How to Use a Dozuki Saw
Step up your skills with the Dozuki saw. This step-by-step guide simplifies essential techniques, making them easy to understand and apply to your projects.
Versatile Pull Saws for Woodworking, Crafting, and Carpentry
Don’t compromise precision, durability, and comfort because of your tool budget. We offer a variety of affordable Japanese pull saws that can meet the unique demands of your workshop. Every saw blade is made with high-carbon tool steel that goes through an impulse hardening process to achieve excellent sharpness and durability.
Our lightweight pull saws require less force than Western push saws. By cutting on the pull stroke, the blade does not need as much rigidity (blade thickness). This results in a thinner kerf, less arm fatigue, and improved precision, no matter your experience with woodworking.