Japanese Ryoba Saw

The Zeptix Supplies Japanese Ryoba Saw combines rip and crosscut teeth on a single blade, giving you two saws in one compact tool. The rip edge carries nine teeth per inch with aggressive rake for fast cutting along the grain, while the crosscut edge carries seventeen teeth per inch with a fleam pattern that severs fibers cleanly across the grain. Both edges cut on the pull stroke, keeping the thin blade in tension for straight, accurate cuts without the blade wander that plagues Western push saws. The impulse-hardened teeth hold their set far longer than conventional tooth patterns, and the blade is replaceable when it eventually dulls — just loosen the handle ferrule and slide in a fresh blade. The rattan-wrapped bamboo handle is lightweight, naturally shock-absorbing, and provides a comfortable two-hand grip for controlled ripping. At this blade length, the saw handles everything from tenon shoulders to ripping boards to length, making it a realistic replacement for a small table saw in a hand-tool shop. Available in standard and long blade lengths.