Q: What makes a ryoba saw different from a standard hand saw?
It has two distinct tooth patterns on one blade, a 26 tpi crosscut edge and a 13 tpi ripping edge, so a single saw handles both cutting directions.
60T0663 - Detail Ryoba Saw
This ryoba saw, a combination rip and crosscut saw, has 26 tpi crosscut (0.022" kerf) on one edge and 13 tpi in ripping pattern (0.028" kerf) along the other. Its 4 7/8" long blade tapers from 2 3/16" wide at the toe to 1 7/8" next to the haft.
The saw has a stained paulownia handle and comes in a protective vinyl case. Overall length is 13". Made in Japan.
It can also be purchased with the kugihiki and dozuki saws as a set of three.
It has two distinct tooth patterns on one blade, a 26 tpi crosscut edge and a 13 tpi ripping edge, so a single saw handles both cutting directions.
This Japanese ryoba saw's crosscut edge leaves a 0.022" kerf, and the rip edge leaves 0.028", both narrow enough to conserve material in fine joinery work.
Yes, it can be bought with the kugihiki and dozuki saws as a set of three, covering flush trimming, ripping and crosscutting, and fine joinery cuts.
It measures 2 3/16" wide at the toe and narrows to 1 7/8" near the handle, with an overall blade length of 4 7/8".
| Materials | Steel blade; hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 13" overall length; 4 7/8" blade length; 2 3/16" wide at toe tapering to 1 7/8" at handle |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Includes | Ryoba saw; protective vinyl case |
| Color/Finish | Stained wood handle |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Japanese Ryoba Saw
This ryoba saw, a combination rip and crosscut saw, has 26 tpi crosscut (0.022" kerf) on one edge and 13 tpi in ripping pattern (0.028" kerf) along the other. Its 4 7/8" long blade tapers from 2 3/16" wide at the toe to 1 7/8" next to the haft.
The saw has a stained paulownia handle and comes in a protective vinyl case. Overall length is 13". Made in Japan.
It can also be purchased with the kugihiki and dozuki saws as a set of three.
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