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Vintage Japanese 240mm Ryoba Saw by Ikusaburo (Kanei)

$150.00

Vintage 240mm Japanese ryoba saw by Ikusaburo / Kanei with original blue cloth wrap, maker insert and price stickers still present. A clean later-vintage Miki-made saw with practical rip and crosscut edges, shipped from Perth.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Later-vintage 240mm Japanese ryoba with original accessories

This vintage Japanese ryoba is a 240mm double-edge pull saw sold under the Ikusaburo name and Kanei trademark, made by Akamatsu Brothers Saw Works in Miki, Hyogo.

This example appears to be a post-1980s production piece, with signs of later factory manufacture including a TIG-welded tang and machine-applied blade finish. That makes it a later vintage saw rather than an earlier hand-finished pre-1980s example, but it still carries the practical appeal of a proper Japanese ryoba.

What makes this one different

  • Original blue cloth blade wrap still present
  • Original price stickers and maker insert included
  • Ikusaburo / Kanei branding
  • Made by Akamatsu Brothers Saw Works in Miki, Hyogo
  • Double-edged blade for rip and crosscut work

Who this suits

  • Woodworkers who want a clean vintage Japanese ryoba user
  • Collectors who value original packaging and maker ephemera
  • Buyers who want a later-vintage saw rather than a heavily aged pre-1980s piece

What to understand before buying

This is a later-vintage saw, not an early hand-finished example. That is not a flaw; it simply means the value here is in the complete presentation, original accessories, useful ryoba format and clean condition.

As with many original tool inserts, maker claims should be treated as period context rather than modern third-party verification.

Care expectations

Keep the blade dry after use, wipe with camellia oil or similar protective oil, and avoid dirty, knotty or nail-contaminated timber. Resharpening should be left to 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
  • Type: Japanese ryoba pull saw
  • Blade length: 240mm
  • Tooth pattern: Double edge
  • HS 82–87 hardness claim
  • Maker / brand: Ikusaburo saw
  • Trademark: Kanei
  • Company named on insert: Akamatsu Brothers Saw Works
  • Region: Miki, Hyogo, Japan
  • Era: Post-1980s vintage
  • Construction notes: TIG-welded tang, machine-finished blade surface
  • Includes: Original blue cloth wrap, original price stickers, original maker insert card
  • Original sticker price: ¥13,700
Maintenance

Keep the blade dry after use, wipe with camellia oil or similar protective oil, and avoid forcing the saw through dirty, knotty or nail-contaminated timber. Resharpening should be left to 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

Vintage old stock or lightly stored vintage condition. While this saw presents very cleanly, it is still an older tool and may show minor storage marks, light age toning, and small blemishes consistent with long-term storage. Packaging and insert have age wear, foxing, and handling marks. Please review photos closely.

VISIBLE AGEING NOTES
  • Very clean blade overall with light scattered age marks and minor surface speckling. Faint oxidation and darkening are visible near the tang stamp area. The original paper insert shows foxing, creasing, and age toning. The blue cloth wrap has light storage wear and small lint marks. Price stickers remain attached, which adds period detail but also confirms age-related handling to the wrap.
IDEAL USE

A good fit for buyers wanting a usable vintage Japanese ryoba with better presentation than a loose workshop find. Suitable for light to moderate woodworking use, collection, display, or as a period-correct addition to a Japanese tool kit. The original wrap and insert also make it more appealing for collectors who value completeness.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an older hand-finished ryoba or a later vintage factory-made example?

This appears to be a later vintage example, most likely post-1980s, based on the TIG-welded tang and machine-finished blade surface.

What makes this saw more collectible than a standard vintage ryoba?

The survival of the original blue cloth wrap, price stickers, and maker insert makes it more complete and more visually appealing than most loose examples.

Who made this saw?

The insert names Akamatsu Brothers Saw Works of Miki, Hyogo, selling the saw under the Ikusaburo name and Kanei trademark.

Is this saw ready to use?

It appears very clean, but it is still a vintage tool. Buyers should expect normal age-related storage marks and should inspect the teeth and condition closely before regular use.

What does the original price sticker show?

The original sticker shows 240mm and a price of ¥13,700, which is a useful surviving period detail.

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