Vintage 270mm Japanese ryoba saw for general woodworking
The Yoshmitsu 270mm Ryoba Saw is vintage new old stock from Japan, stocked in Perth and ready for use. A ryoba is a double-edged Japanese pull saw, with one edge for crosscutting across the grain and the other for ripping along the grain.
The 270mm size gives useful reach for general woodworking, timber breakdown, joinery preparation and workshop cutting. It suits users who want the feel of an older Japanese saw rather than a modern replaceable-blade tool.
What this saw is best for
- General woodworking and joinery
- Crosscuts and rip cuts in one saw
- Users who prefer traditional Japanese pull saws
- Woodworkers who want a functional vintage NOS tool rather than a disposable blade system
Ryoba vs dozuki
- Choose a ryoba if you want a versatile general-purpose saw with both rip and crosscut teeth.
- Choose a dozuki if you want a backed saw for finer joinery cuts, shoulder cuts and controlled detail work.
- If you need a fine backed saw, compare our Vintage Japanese Dozuki Saw 210mm.
What to understand before buying
This is unused old stock, but it is still a vintage tool. Expect age, storage marks and small cosmetic variation. It is not modern factory-fresh retail stock. Japanese pull saws also cut on the pull stroke, so they reward a lighter hand rather than heavy pushing pressure.
Care expectations
Keep the blade dry, wipe it clean after use and store it out of humidity. A thin coat of camellia oil or light tool oil will help protect the carbon steel. Avoid twisting the blade in the cut.
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