The description says Dozuki, but the picture is of an Usuba. Which is it really? (If the actual saw has a rounded front tip, it's an Usuba.)
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The Dozuki is a generic name for a traditional Japanese saw, is designed for fine cuts in softer woods. Often called a dovetail saw, a dozuki produces a narrow, precise kerf with its thin blade, and fine teeth. The name "USUBA" is a model name of a saw manufactured by Gyokucho.
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Good saw for the price and it has a rounded edge. It may or may not be a Dozuki, but I like it. It looks just like the picture.
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it's not one of those collectible and expensive fancy hand made ones by one of the masters, so does it matter? its a great saw for the price and matches the photo.
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I didn't list it but the tip is rounded. So I guess it is a Usuba. Call it what you want the picture is the actual saw.
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No, the one I received was made by tenryu and is a musashi model, its hand forged but not differentially hardened, the tempering is fake lije acid etched or something, still good though strong, balanced and sharp!
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I think it is but the saw is mounted over the model # inscription. The stand it comes with has the extensions and is Makita brand. Sorry, that's all I got
1333864
LOL, obviously wrong description :-). I bought one, nice balance, great for dojo practice.
427167
It's both-- rip cut on one side and cross cut on the other. I recently bought a Gyokucho ryoba that I like a LOT, but this shark corp saw was a great intro to the pull-saw technique.
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I was wondering the same thing. The photo they chose makes it look like a Chinese counterfeit, since it doesn't have any of the official stamps on the blade.
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The saw is Chinese made, and sold here by Harbor Freight. They stick their brand name, Chicago Pneumatic, on it. Whoever actually makes it will remain a mystery.
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No, it's not a slant! That part of the description is not accurate; perhaps a bad translation from Japanese? It does not have a "Twist Off Opening Head" either; that's also inaccurate. It's a non-slant, closed comb, stainless steel three-piece razor. It shaves very closely, and is indeed "aggressive." It's very well made, and a great buy for a stainless steel razor -- the stainless handle alone is well worth the price of the whole razor!
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No, I should have returned this product a second time but will attempt to modify it with a hack saw and dremel tool. What you will get does not resemble the picture. Should have ask for a refund.
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It's a powerful saw that works hard, but I don't have any experience to compare it with. It's only my second saw and I use it infrequently. Sorry.
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I know when I was looking at these on Amazon that one of the pics had a different handle showing than the rest. The one I got has a handle just like what P. Boguslawski described. Very well built.
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No!!! No!!!! No !!!! is only made in chine, and i tell you one thing, is the most piece of S**** saw made down there, every single pice of the saw is cheap and made from low quality material, i have that old school one and i can not compare with the new models....if you wants to buy a sliding miter saw, buy Festool, hitachi is not the same ever!
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No. The blade on this saw is pretty aggressive in that the teeth have a significant set. It is a very high quality Japanese pull saw especially for the price. But due to the set, I have bought a couple Zona saws which are an amazing value and much better for detail cuts.
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Hey Sammy ! I myself was very confused on description ? If it reads LT on the box then that would reflect the lighter weight 11.5 around there , This saw is pretty nice and plenty of power compared to my first boat anchor back in the day, much lighter than the current mag , Great saw so far.Inman
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I have no idea my son is training in juijutsu, and he directed me to the sight he seems pretty satisfied with his choice, it has a good cut, stitch, and seems heavy enough that it will be durable, I wish I could be of more help, sorry
1959660
My saw says Grizzly so i would have to belive it is Grizzly. This is a great saw as long as you have a good blade on it.
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I'm not wood specialist so I don't know the detail but I know those are the very ones being used in Japan not the twisted bamboo chopstics which is a cheapo chopstic and accidentally I bought them thinking it is from Japan but it is not. This chopstic in the picture is sturdy; you can buy both and compare them, they are cheap enough to buy.