SUIZAN Dozuki Dovetail Saw 9.5" Cross Cut - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws — Open-Box, 15% Off

JAPANESE DOVETAIL SAW (DOZUKI SAW), 9.5 IN: A razor-sharp Japanese pull saw for dovetails, tenons, and fine joinery. A steel back keeps the 0.012 in (0.3 mm) blade straight, and 25 TPI crosscut teeth cut crisp, accurate lines with little effort.

ACCURATE CUTS FOR FINE JOINERY: The narrow 0.02 in (0.5 mm) kerf lets you cut right on your line for tight-fitting joints, and the 9.45 in (240 mm) blade gives long, smooth strokes across wider boards. A precise wood saw and hand saw for wood cutting.

STEEL BACK FOR STRAIGHT CUTS: The carbon steel spine of this back saw keeps the thin blade rigid so it tracks straight and stays square. Made for crosscuts across the grain, it leaves crisp tenon shoulders and clean dovetail baselines.

NATURAL WOOD HANDLE, REPLACEABLE BLADE: The long Japanese wingnut wood handle, partly wrapped in rattan, is light and easy to hold with one or both hands. When the teeth wear, fit a SUIZAN 9.5 in Dozuki replacement blade (sold separately).

SPECIFICATIONS: Blade length: 9.45 in / 240 mm. Overall length: 21.57 in / 548 mm. Handle length: 10.63 in / 270 mm. Weight: 6.53 oz / 185 g. TPI: 25 (crosscut). Blade thickness: 0.012 in / 0.3 mm. Kerf: 0.02 in / 0.5 mm. Made in Japan.

SUIZAN Dozuki Japanese Dovetail Saw 9.5 in (240 mm): Questions and Answers Q: What is this dovetail saw used for? A: Precise crosscuts in joinery: dovetails, tenon shoulders, miters, half-laps, box making, and furniture work. The 9.45 in (240 mm) blade handles wider boards than a small dozuki, while the thin blade and fine teeth leave crisp, clean lines in hardwood and softwood. It is a precise wood saw and handsaw for any joinery bench. Q: What does the steel back do? A: The carbon steel spine (back) keeps the very thin blade rigid, so the saw tracks straight and the cut stays square. Because of the back, the depth of cut is limited to the part of the blade below the spine, which suits joinery. Q: Can I use it for rip cuts? A: It is designed for crosscuts. The 25 TPI teeth can make short cuts along the grain, such as dovetail cheeks in thin stock, but long rip cuts are slow and stress the teeth. Q: Why did teeth break, and how do I prevent it? A: The 0.012 in (0.3 mm) blade and fine teeth are made for precision, so they can chip if forced. Start the cut gently, pull with light pressure, do not twist or push hard on the return stroke, slow down at knots, and avoid nails, screws, and very thick or frozen stock. Q: Why did the blade bend? A: A thin blade can bend if it is twisted in the cut, pushed hard, or forced at the end of a cut. Keep the blade, wrist, and elbow in line, support the offcut so it does not pinch the blade, and let the weight of the saw do the work. Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Yes. As a Japanese pull saw, it cuts on the pull stroke, and together with the steel back this makes it easy to keep the blade straight. Hold the handle lightly and pull straight back. Q: Can I use it as a flush cut saw? A: It is not designed for that. The teeth have a small set, so the kerf is wider than the blade and the teeth can mark the surface. For flush trimming, use a flush cut saw with unset teeth. Q: Can I replace the blade? A: Yes. A SUIZAN 9.5 in Dozuki replacement blade fits this handle, so you can restore a sharp edge without buying a new saw. Q: What is the handle like? A: The handle is Japanese wingnut wood, 10.63 in (270 mm) long and partly wrapped in rattan. Its length lets you hold it with one hand or both hands for extra control. Q: How should I care for the blade? A: Wipe off sawdust and moisture after use and apply a thin coat of oil before storage. Store the saw so the fine teeth do not touch other tools. Q: Who makes this saw? A: SUIZAN is a Japanese hand tool brand. SUIZAN saws are crafted by skilled saw makers in Sanjo, Niigata, a town known for metalworking. Specifications: Japanese dozuki (dovetail) back saw for crosscuts. TPI 25. Blade length 9.45 in (240 mm). Blade thickness 0.012 in (0.3 mm). Kerf width 0.02 in (0.5 mm). Overall length 21.57 in (548 mm). Handle length 10.63 in (270 mm). Weight 6.53 oz (185 g). Blade: Japanese steel. Spine: carbon steel. Handle: Japanese wingnut wood, partly wrapped in rattan. Made in Japan.