Kijima Minenoarashi ryoba, a double-edged Japanese saw with rip and crosscut teeth, 270 mm, with a thicker blade. It gives fine cuts and also works in various laminated sheet materials such as plywood. These saws are for the somewhat more demanding user, such as experienced woodworkers.
Kijima Minenoarashi ryoba, a double-edged Japanese saw with rip and crosscut teeth, 270 mm, with a thicker blade. It gives fine cuts and also works in various laminated sheet materials such as plywood.
These saws are for the somewhat more demanding user, such as experienced woodworkers. Kijima Seikou of Miki City, Japan, is known for its fine saws and has been making saws for over 80 years. All production takes place in Japan.
Saw type: Ryoba (Japanese double-edged pull saw)
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Which handsaw to choose depends on the tooth pattern and the number of teeth per inch (tpi). Rip teeth cut along the grain and crosscut teeth across it. Few teeth give fast but rough cuts, and many teeth give slower, cleaner cuts.
Backsaws such as tenon saws and dovetail saws are used for precise joinery. The guide covers tooth patterns, sharpening and choosing a saw.
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