Japanese Saws

[jim123]

Afternoon Everyone.....

I was looking at getting these for myself...a little treat....but, i wanted to know if anyone's used them and ultimately, are they any good? I'm wary of falling foul of buying fancy gear that's not much cop so i thought i'd ask.

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/ja ... 1002_04_11

Cheers

Jim

 

[devonwoody]

I myself like Japanese saws, I purchased a set of three versions.
They are sharp and over five years of use I have yet not replaced a blade. One saw does not have a back plate and no kerf, that is very sharp and cleans up joint protrusions without damaging a body. Three saws for less than the price of one of those others is a bargain I reckon. Remember no resharpening costs, new blade about a tenner?

 

[Harbo]

I have no experience of the Rutland ones but have a Sun Child which is highly recommended by David Charlesworth and a couple of others from Workshop Heaven which I find excellent too.
For very fine work I have some small Zona Razor ones.

Rod

 

[woodbloke]

Same here for the Zona's and Japanese saws from WH...excellent - Rob

 

[goldeneyedmonkey]

They're very sharp, DAMHIKT

 

[Digit]

I used them exclusively, till Ax butchered the price. Best thing since sliced bread IMO.

Roy.

 

[woodbloke]

Best thing since sliced bread IMO.

Roy.

Will they slice bread though Roy?..might be worth a punt :lol: - Rob

 

[devonwoody]

Yes they would and wood