Ryoba

The Ryoba is the workhorse of the Japanese saw family. Its defining feature is a double-edged blade - rip teeth along one edge for cutting with the grain, crosscut teeth along the other for cutting across it. One saw, two functions, no blade changes.

Like all Japanese saws, the Ryoba cuts on the pull stroke, keeping the blade under tension for a cleaner, more controlled cut with minimal effort. The thinner kerf removes less material than Western push saws, leaving a smoother finish straight from the saw.

Ryoba saws are available in several blade specifications to match your timber and application:

• Bluehard - stiffer plate, greater precision for joinery
• Komame - finer teeth for dense hardwoods
• Seiun - standard teeth for softwoods and milder hardwoods

A strong all-round saw choice for any woodworking bench.