KERYE Japanese Pull Saw 9.5 Inch, Hand Saw with Double Edges of 10/17 TPI and Replaceable Blade, Ryoba Wood Cuttter, Sharp and Light Woodworking Tools Gifts for Men and Women-KY01

Okay, so I've used a lot of different "western" saws, but I have never ventured into Japanese style saws. I kept seeing YouTube videos singing the praises of these "pull saws," so I thought that I would give it a try and chose this one from Amazon because it seemed low in price and had good reviews. I must say, for the price, it is everything that it promises to be. It is sharp, comes with a blade guard on each side, it assembles easily and is comfortable to use. I'm a little older, so I'm not going to squat down on a low bench or use those short sawhorses that sit inches above the ground, which makes the long handle a little less useful to me. I still find it comfortable to use on a high bench, though I'm probably choking up on the handle more than I should. I should point out that this is really a two-handed kind of tool. I've seen some videos where craftsmen go at it with just one hand; I don't think it can be controlled very well that way. I may be wrong. The blade is nice and wide, which helps make the cuts straight, assuming you get them started straight. On my western saw I usually began with a couple of pull strokes, guiding the blade with my left thumb. Then, held the board with my left hand while I pushed to cut. So, I tried a similar approach with this saw, except beginning with a push. This works best if you use very light pressure. Then once the cut is started, you're probably going to want both hands on the handle, so you need to have the board well clamped or secured on the short sawhorses with your weight, use your favorite method. The only weird thing comes with a long cut (a rip cut for example) where the teeth on the back of the blade start to enter the cut that you made (kerf). The cross-cut teeth have a wider "set" (resulting in a wider kerf), so the longer you can avoid having them enter the cut, the better. The length of the blade comes into play here; the longer the blade, the more freedom you have to change the angle of attack. I think this particular saw will suit my needs, because if I'm doing a really long cut, I'm opting for a power tool. My Western saws have a much wider kerf. I suppose the blade needs to be wider so that it is stiff enough to cut on the "push" stroke without folding. That's a good argument for using this saw, that narrower kerf means less waste and (IMHO) leads to a smoother cut. Of course, my KERYE saw is new and sharp, the smoothness of the cut may change with use. Overall, I am very pleased with the quality, accuracy and ergonomic features of this saw and look forward to becoming more skilled in its use.

This saw is perfect for small projects around the house. I use wood making crafts. An electric saw is just too bulky and heavy to handle cutting the smaller pieces I need. So this is an excellent choice! Easy to use and not hard to handle. The teeth aren't very large so the cut is clean and accurate. The time it takes to cut is very quick. Just need a bit of sand paper to smooth off the small splinters. The blades are replaceable when they become dull after long time use. It's a great value for the money spent.

Good pull saw. Not "premium" feel, but it was far from premium price!! For what I paid, very good value. Seems to track straight and balances grabby aggressiveness and smooth cut well enough. Handle wrap does not inspire confidence but so far it's holding up ... though I've only put it through light use, to be fair. I have managed to smoothly cut off dowels from dowelling joints with minimal scratches on the face of boards. Overall, pleased with this saw for price I paid and would recommend.

Very nice! The attaching mechanism for the blade is very confidence inspiring and holds it flawlessly. The blade is absurdly sharp. Ive used several brands, and for the cost and quality, I dont think you can do better here. I cant imagine there being a "better" product honestly. Rips through extremely hard hardwoods flawlessly (goncalo alves, rosewoods, ebony, your typical "guitar woods", walnut is butter). Flush cuts dowels effortlessly and leaves a very clean finish. Extremely pleased.

Solid saw. Performs well

When I decided to take on a project of building a small & easy workbench for the very first time, I had no experience or skill with woodwork whatsoever. And one of the requirements in building the bench was to cut wood to size. Since I did not own any power tools to fit the task, I planned on using a handsaw my dad owned that been laying around collecting dust. Trying to rip 2x6 into 4 long pieces over 10in long by hand, was one of the worse & miserable experiences I faced in this project, and I almost gave up & bought a portable workbench instead. Then I heard Rex Krueger talk about using Japanese saws, and what convinced me to try one, was that he mentioned they were relatively inexpensive. So I decided to give it one more go, & while after doing some moderate research, I decided on buying the Kerye based on the reviews, but also because of a promotion at the time. Since feedback was positive based on regular price, the promotion convinced me this saw might be worth more than what I’ll be paying. And based of my experiences with it, it def felt so. From the moment I got the saw, I noticed it felt quite solid despite the thinness of the blade, which I was skeptical of at first since it was my first time using Japanese handsaws. But after doing a bit of research on using the tool, I realized shortly after my first few strokes, why these saws in particular, are so prevalent in wood shops across the globe. The Kerye cut wood like a lightsaber, and it was that instant feedback showing me that progress was being made in my cut, that made me want to keep going. After experiencing the ease like never had before using handsaw, I wanted to cut more wood because of how fun it felt. I noticed the saw teeth were different on each side, and after learning one was used for ripping & the other for cross cuts, I became a hand sawing maniac. After experiencing the satisfaction of cutting things by hand, I eventually came to a point where accuracy became highly important in cutting. And The Kerye allowed me to cut down a line, I never thought was possible sawing something free handed. It was that moment I experienced something I never expected I would have, when I took on this project. I felt what the guy feels deep in the hills of Nagano Japan, or the gentleman working in his shop in Nova Scotia, or a mother working in her garage on a Sunday afternoon. I felt the spirit of woodworking & what it means to build things from your own two hands. And it was from that point, I realized I could never turn back. Since then, only a few months ago, I’ve made over an entire room into a woodworking workshop, acquiring a plethora of new tools, both hand & power, that include several hand planes & a dust Collector. But most of all, I’ve discovered a new passion to enjoy in this short time we all have here. I can honestly say, the catalyst to everything that’s gotten me here, was This Japanese handsaw by Kerye.

Excelente herramienta para realizar cortes a ras sin dañar la madera