What this tool adds
What this tool adds to your bench
Choose this saw when fine with-grain joinery is the main task. Temple describes true rip-cut teeth at 18 TPI, rather than a universal or dedicated crosscut pattern. That makes grain direction the useful comparison with the compact universal-tooth Suizan Dozuki, even though both are backed pull saws.
The blade is 240 mm long with a nominal 0.3 mm plate and 0.5 mm kerf. The matching maker product specifies SK85 Japanese tool steel. Kerf describes the material removed, so compare it separately from plate thickness when allowing for a joint or checking a guide.
A solid brass back and brass hardware support the replaceable blade. The dark-stained Japanese wingnut handle has rattan wrapping. The rounded blade end also helps distinguish this rip version from the maker’s squared-end crosscut version; similar appearance alone is not enough to select a replacement.
Choose the dedicated rip format for cuts such as tenon cheeks and dovetails that follow the grain. The complete-tool length is 550 mm, so check room for the handle and stroke as well as the back above the cut. Compare a two-edge Ryoba if switching between grain directions is more important than a dedicated backed rip tool.
Choose for your actual work
- Choose dedicated rip geometry for with-grain cuts.
- Check the back, blade attachment and guide clearance before buying a replacement or guide.
Fit checks & limits
- No maximum cutting depth or universal guide fit is established.
- The squared-end crosscut blade is a different version.
- Generic carton-like dimensions are not used as complete-tool size.
Use & care
The maker describes a replaceable blade; choose the exact fine-rip version and attachment.
Questions before you choose
Why choose a dedicated rip saw instead of universal teeth?
Match the main cut to the grain. This tooth design is intended for with-grain joinery such as tenon cheeks; a universal or crosscut design is a different comparison.
Will the rounded end identify the intended version?
The maker uses a rounded end for this rip blade and a squared end for its crosscut version. Confirm the model and attachment too when choosing a replacement.
Can a guide be selected from plate thickness alone?
Compare the guide’s requirements with the blade, back and stated kerf. The 0.3 mm plate and 0.5 mm kerf measure different things; universal guide fit is not established.