Gyokucho 770-3600 Razor Ryoba Saw with Blade

Have used a few times. Works great.

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.

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 efficientlyCons:*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 starsIf 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.

**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.

The fine tooth side of the blade is super sharp and cuts clean, fast and with ease. The large tooth side takes a lot more effort to cut and leaves a rougher edge

Not sure why it took me this long to discover the Japanese Ryoba saw. This saw seems to "know" where to go. I made about 30 complex cuts in an afternoon and the saw followed the marks exactly. It's extremely sharp and ends cuts so-close to the edge the the wood doesn't tear-out. Cuts are very thin so it only requires about 3 fingers on the saw to pull it through a 2x4. The blade is replaceable, so you can try other designs or replace a worn blade. I keep the saw in the original plastic packaging sleeve, this is good enough for occasional use.

Love this product. So sharp, easy to trim/cut branches especially with my arthritic hand. Made gardening easy . Thank uou

I use this to cut the larger branches on my fruit trees. It works well.