Japanese saws (also called nokogiri) are a type of hand saw that cut on the pull‐stroke, unlike European saws that cut on the push stroke. The main advantage of Japanese pull saws is their high cutting accuracy. The ryoba is highly appreciated for its versatility, as this type combines two functions into a single hand tool with its two sets of saw teeth—one for rip‐cuts and one for cross‐cuts. Main features of the SUIZAN Ryoba Japanese saw: Pull saw Extremely fine teeth sharpened on all three sides Two sets of saw teeth: one for rip‐cuts and one for cross‐cuts Suitable for soft and hardwood as well Blade thickness of only 0,5 mm Traditional cane-wrapped handle High-quality workmanship Made in Japan Why should you get a Japanese saw? Japanese saws (also called nokogiri) are a type of hand saw that cut on the pull‐stroke allowing it to feature much thinner blades than European saws. Belonging to centuries-old tradition of woodworking, Japanese saws have been refined to perfection to provide an outstanding experience when cutting wood. Having a thinner blade means less material needs to be removed, therefore they require less energy for cutting resulting in less wear and leave only a clean, satisfyingly thin kerf in the wood.