Cheap Lee Valley Set Of 3 Japanese Detail Saws

These detail saws give a range of capabilities, from dimensioning stock to cutting joints and flush-cutting.

The Kugihiki flush-trims projections, such as screw plugs and the wedges or pins securing a tenon, without damaging the adjacent surface. The 4 3/4″ long flexible blade is about 1 1/4″ deep and has 26 fleam-tipped teeth per inch that leave a smooth finish but cut quickly. There is no tooth set, allowing you to approach work from either direction in confined space.

The Ryoba, a combination rip and crosscut saw, has 26 tpi crosscut (0.022″ kerf) on one edge and 13 tpi in ripping pattern (0.028″ kerf) along the other. Its 4 7/8″ long blade tapers from 2 3/16″ wide at the toe to 1 7/8″ next to the haft.

The 28 tpi Dozuki has ripping teeth with a small transverse bevel on each tip to shear the wood fibers, making it ideal for dovetails or tenon shoulders. Cutting a kerf of just 0.010″, the blade is 4 3/4″ long by 7/8″ deep and has a steel spine for rigidity.

Saws come with stained paulownia handles in a protective vinyl case. Overall length is 13″. Made in Japan.

The saws can also be purchased separately.