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Vintage 240mm Japanese Ryoba Saw with Rattan-Wrapped Handle

$170.00

Vintage 240mm Japanese ryoba pull saw with a rattan-wrapped handle and double-edged blade for rip and crosscut work. A practical older woodworking saw with strong character, sold as a one-off piece and shipped from Perth.

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Product Care

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Description

Vintage 240mm Japanese ryoba saw with wrapped handle

This vintage 240mm Japanese ryoba is a traditional double-edged pull saw for clean, controlled hand-cutting in timber. One edge is for crosscutting across the grain and the other is for ripping along the grain.

The slim blade, compact 240mm size and rattan-wrapped handle give it the direct feel associated with older Japanese woodworking saws. It has more character than a modern disposable-blade saw while still being a practical user for someone who understands vintage tools.

What this saw is best for

  • General woodworking and joinery preparation
  • Rip and crosscut work in one saw
  • Buyers who want a traditional Japanese pull saw with visual character
  • Collectors or users who prefer older saws over modern replaceable-blade tools

Ryoba vs dozuki

  • Choose ryoba for versatile general-purpose cutting with rip and crosscut teeth.
  • Choose dozuki for fine joinery, shoulder cuts and controlled detail cuts.

What to understand before buying

The black blade cover appears to carry a registered trademark and wording that roughly indicates high grade or professional use. I have not verified a reliable maker history for the name, so it is best treated as original trade marking rather than a confirmed maker biography.

This is a genuine vintage saw. Light surface marks, patina and age-related wear should be expected. Please review the photos closely for condition.

Care expectations

Keep the blade clean and dry after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil if storing for longer periods. Sharpening should only be carried out by someone experienced with Japanese saw teeth.

Browse related saws in Japanese pull saws and ryoba saws or the broader Japanese woodworking tools and saws range.

Specifications
  • Blade type: Ryoba double-edged saw
  • Blade length: 240mm
  • Cutting edges: Rip and crosscut
  • Handle: Traditional rattan-wrapped wood handle
  • Construction: Vintage fixed-blade Japanese saw
  • Construction: Vintage fixed-blade Japanese saw
  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Pre-1980s
Maintenance

Keep the blade clean and dry after use and apply a light coat of camellia oil if storing for extended periods. Sharpening should be carried out only by someone experienced with Japanese saw teeth.

Browse related saws in Japanese pull saws and ryoba saws or the broader Japanese woodworking tools and saws range.

Condition / NOS Disclaimer

This is a genuine vintage Japanese saw, not a modern reproduction. It appears to be old stock and unused or very lightly used, but it may show minor storage wear, light surface marks, patina, or age-related cosmetic variation from decades of storage. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

VISIBLE AGEING NOTES
  • Light surface marking and mild cosmetic ageing are visible on the blade, along with minor handling and storage marks consistent with an older unused tool. The handle wrap also shows small age-related imperfections. Nothing visible suggests hard modern workshop use, but this is still a vintage item and should be bought with that in mind.
IDEAL USE

Ideal for joinery, general woodworking, and buyers who want a traditional Japanese saw with both rip and crosscut capability in one tool. Also well suited to collectors, hand tool users, and anyone building a workshop around older Japanese tools rather than modern disposable-blade saws.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ryoba saw?

A ryoba is a traditional Japanese double-edged saw with one tooth line for rip cuts along the grain and the other for crosscuts across the grain.

Is this a modern replaceable-blade saw?

No. This is a vintage fixed-blade Japanese saw with older-style construction.

Is this saw new old stock?

It is new old stock and unused, but as a vintage item it may still show storage wear and age-related marks.

Is the 240mm measurement the blade length?

Yes. The saw is a 240mm ryoba, referring to blade length.

Can this saw be resharpened?

Potentially yes, but Japanese saw teeth require the correct tools and experience. It is not a casual sharpening job.

Is the blade cover included?

Yes. The original black blade cover shown in the photos is included.

Is the maker confirmed?

The cover carries Japanese trade mark text, but I have not verified a reliable published maker history, so it is best sold on the strength of the tool itself rather than an unverified maker claim.

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