Update: I finally tried a proper Japanese pull saw on a tricky miter cut.

For years I used my old American-style push saw for everything, thinking it was just fine. Last week on a built-in bookshelf job, I had to cut a 22.5 degree miter in some 1x6 oak for a corner detail. The push saw kept wanting to wander and tear out the grain. My buddy lent me his Ryoba, and the difference was night and day. The thin kerf and pull action gave me a cut so clean it needed almost no sanding. Anyone have a favorite brand for these saws that holds up to daily use?

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the_jessica5d ago

My Suizan ryoba has been my go-to for three years now. The teeth stay sharp way longer than the cheap ones I started with. It's worth paying a bit more for the quality.

faith_king5d ago

Honestly I used to think all saws were the same. Hearing yours lasted that long makes me see the point of good tools now. Guess you really do get what you pay for.

the_miles5d ago

Yeah, it's not just about lasting longer, @faith_king. A good saw cuts straighter with less effort from the start. That cheap one I had would always wander in the wood, no matter how careful I was. The difference in control is the real game changer.