Gyokucho 770-3600 Razor Ryoba Saw with Blade

I occasionally have small cuts to make on moldings or small boards that are really too small to make safely or easily on a table saw or miter box, this extremely sharp and fine handsaw is just the ticket. It cuts cleanly, quickly and amazingly accurately to shave even a very small edge off of a board or molding. I find myself reaching for it time and time again for those quick finish cut adjustments. Because it is so flexible, you can sneak it into places that you just can't get to with conventional power tools. I keep it in the plastic sleeve it comes in to preserve the razor sharp teeth. Great tool.

Fantastic little saw, produces really clean cuts. Buy it!

**UPDATE** I've been using this saw for about a year now, and it's become one of my favorite hobby saws. Although I wouldn't say it has the best tooth-ratio for what I need, the overall size is perfect for medium sized projects (wood under 2 Inches thick), and I am now confident it has the durability to be firmly recommended. I use it often on 2x3's and larger panels of plywood- and it has a great mix of speed, power, and accuracy. I still wish the "crosscut" teeth were smaller, as 80% of the time I rely on the finer "rip cut" teeth, but otherwise I'd highly recommend this saw for any modest woodcutting. 4 out of 5. Old review posted below: (OLD REVIEW): I was very excited to try this pull saw, after falling in love with my 10 inch dovetail/fine work Japanese pull saw. Unfortunately, this saw doesn't quite match my expectations. The Teeth Per Inch is much higher than I expected, which necessarily means it produces rougher cuts, and is much less suitable for any small work. If you were using this to cut wood at least 1~1.5 inches thick, I'd recommend it. It cuts fast and straight. The handle is comfortable. However, for any precision work on a smaller scale, this is the wrong saw. 3 out of 5 just because it wasn't what I hoped it would be, but it's a perfectly functional saw.

This saw is a great addition to the many saws I have in the shop. It allows me to make fine and precise crosscuts and ripcuts with a very fine finish. The blade will cut through hardwoods pretty easily and efficiently. Being a Japanese saw, it cuts on the pull of the cut rather than the push. I like this for certain cuts I make on my works. The blade is very flexible, so this can be a limiting factor if you are looking for the saw to stay perfectly straight. The blades are removable in this saw so they should be replaceable. With the following miter box I have no problem achieving very straight 45 degree cuts with this saw: FIT TOOLS Aluminum Mitre Box 2 inch x 3 inch with Fix Screw for Hand Saw The dimensions of the product can be seen in the photos I uploaded. Pros: *Fine finish after cutting *Cuts efficiently Cons: *Saw blade is a bit too flexible. If you get used to it this can become a minimal factor (-1/2 a star) Additional Considerations: Remember this is a Japanese style saw. It cuts on the pull, not the push. If you want something more rigid there are similar Japanese saws with a reinforced back edge of the blade to prevent flex. Overall: 4.5/5 stars (>=.5 rounds up, <.5 rounds down) => 5 stars If you have any further questions regarding the product in my review please leave a comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Living in Hawaii, I have used Japanese pull saws for thirty plus years, Purchased a Kakuri in the same size from Amazon in Dec 2020 to replace a favorite from twenty years ago, but it surprisingly became dull too quickly. I only use these on cerdars and redwood. This Gyokucho 770-3600 is much sharper... and of better quality... and is also made in Japan. I have seen similar saws produced in China and the steel used is far inferior. Stick with true Japanese manufacturers. I highly recommend this Gyokucho saw. I also bought a 125mm flush cutting saw by Gyokucho... FYI, the price has dropped... good time to buy.

After seeing some videos on the quality of cuts with Japanese saws, I bought this brand on the recommendation of a professional woodworker. Upon receiving the saw, I did some test cuts on scrap pieces I had laying around. This included pine, poplar, birch, oak and a piece of pressure treated 2x6. In each case I was surprised as to how easy the saw went through the various types of wood. Even more incredible was how clean the cuts were. I also did some cuts on plywood. On BC plywood the cuts were relatively clean however not as smooth as on the solid wood. The saw did cut OSB plywood but it produces a rather rough cut which is not surprising considering the makeup of OSB and will likely wear out the blade prematurely. The saw has both rip and crosscut blades, as such it is by design backless. What this means is you have to be careful not to bend it on the push stroke. By using relatively slow steady strokes and not forcing the saw, you will minimize the chances of bending the blade. I am very pleased with this saw and see it as being very useful for tasks such as dovetails, flush cutting and hand-cut joinery.

This was the first Japanese pull saw that I purchased and I love it. It is sharp as all get-out and cuts extremely well. I've used it to flush-trim dowels, trim plywood sub-flooring in a tight corner and to trim several tenons on white oak doors. It worked very well for each use. The saw is easy to handle and a dream with which to cut. I believe it is a great value.

This was my 1st Japanese made saw. I learned for 3 years using Harbor Freight saws, and I have strong woodcutting skills now. They worked and I got a lot of done with those, but this is much better. Thinner blade, went through the wood better. I was surprised at how competent it was for decently thick pieces of hardwood, like 4" diameter branches that I rip cut longways. My next saw is going to be longer for that sort of thing, with bigger teeth. This one was great for small precision work, and I think that's what it's best at.

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Superb!!!!!! Teak wood loves to get cut by this gentle Japanese saw. One can cut any angle, any tilt. Great for dovetail cutting.

J'ai découvert ce type de scie part une connaissance japonaise étudiante en arts appliqués . J'ai été si emballée par ses qualités que j'en ai offert pour Noël à 3 bricoleurs de ma famille . D'abord surpris, c'est un outil dont ils ne pourraient plus se passer désormais car cette scie à main d'un concept très différent de nos scies occidentales les surpasse quand on recherche des coupes fines, bien droites et sans effort , avec une finition soignée. Des liteaux, des baguettes d'encadrement, du parquet etc... elle a même recoupé très proprement un plan de travail mélaminé de 3cm d'épaisseur avec une coupe parfaitement droite et sans éclats du mélaminé ce que n'aurait su faire ni une scie circulaire ni une scie sauteuse . Lame changeable sur ce modèle ( mais pas encore effectué malgré un usage non intensif mais régulier ) . Même s' iI en existe de plus belles et performantes (mais aussi plus chères) celle-ci offre déjà un excellent rapport qualité/prix à qui veut découvrir la scie japonaise sans se ruiner . Un outil indispensable loin du gadget. .

Ideal for manual cut dovetails.