The Gyokucho 180 Series of small professional quality Japanese saws are made to the same exacting standards as their larger counterparts. Perfect for toolbox use – giving you the same Gyokucho accuracy you enjoy in the workshop in situations where you have to take the tools to the job. They are also excellent saws for younger woodworkers, efficient, easy to control, and very precise.
The 291 compact Ryoba is used for much the same work as a western tenon saw, it has progressive rip teeth on one edge and 1.5mm/17tpi crosscut teeth on the other – ideal for tenons, saddle joints, lap joints etc.
This new version has blue handles made from TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) a remarkable material that is simultaneously hard and resilient yet feels velvety to the touch and affords a superb grip.
With appropriate care the nickel plated blades last for a very long time, it is not uncommon for us to supply first replacement blades for Gyokucho saws between 7 and 15 years old.
Blade length: 180mm
Overall length: 390mm
Blade thickness: 0.5mm
Blade depth: 55mm to 75mm
Crosscut pitch: 1.5mm / 17tpi
Progressive rip pitch: 3mm to 4mm / 9 to 8 tpi
Set: 0.125mm per side
Max depth of cut = unlimited
TPE handle
Replacement blade = Part No S291
