japanese saw

[maymay]

Helo youall,
Please can anyone let me know where i can purchase a japanese pull saw i was thinking about buying a double edged one try out on a wee project. Any help would be welccome
Regards

 

[Baldhead]

This any good

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Gyokucho-R ... aw/30-7169

I recall Dodge praising a Japanese pullsaw sold by Clas Ohlson, I'm sure if it's this one though.

Baldhead

 

[RossJarvis]

I think this is the one;

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Gyokucho-D ... aw/30-7168

These have good write ups from a few people. I got the more expensive one below;

http://www.fine-tools.com/ryoba.htm

The Bakuma Ecoprofi 250mm. Leaves a very good finish (depending on whether the other side of blade enters the cut) can do fine pieces and larger wood (2x4 +) and has a very thin kerf. Does both cross and rip cut. I found the rip cut was very fast and easy. As mentioned elsewhere, it can take a while getting used to them and bending them is far too easy. Ultimately they may not be better than good cross or rip cut western saws, but the one main advantage is they are small, light and one saw does both jobs. Very handy if you're mobile and need to travel light.

 

[John Brown]

"I think this is the one;

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Gyokucho-D ... aw/30-7168

These have good write ups from a few people. I got the more expensive one below;"

I have one of those, and I'm very impressed, but seeing as it's the only Japanese saw I've ever tried, my judgement may not be worth much.

 

[Eric The Viking]

There's a really good offer at Axminster at the moment (I've just succumbed):

Hassunme with handle, crosscut and rip blades for around £32. I didn't realise "free accessories" means the second blade until it all arrived in the post. It's "Z" brand, so pretty good quality. It seems to me to be a good beginner's kit - I'm just starting out with them myself.

HTH,

E.