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Z-saw Double Edge (Ryoba) S-250 – Japanese Pull Saw (250mm)

If you want one saw that can handle both rip and crosscut work, this is the traditional answer.

The Zetsaw Double Edge S-250 is a ryoba-style Japanese pull saw, with two cutting edges on a single blade — one side for ripping with the grain, the other for clean crosscuts across it. It’s a simple idea, but incredibly effective.

Instead of swapping saws, you just flip it over and keep working.

The pull-cut action keeps the blade in tension, allowing it to stay thin and efficient while still tracking straight. The result is a clean cut with less effort and more control.


Where it shines

  • General woodworking and carpentry
  • Cutting joinery (tenons, shoulders, cheeks)
  • Breaking down stock
  • Workshop or site use where versatility matters

This is a proper all-rounder — one tool that covers a lot of ground.


What makes it work

  • Double-edged blade (ryoba) — rip on one side, crosscut on the other
  • Progressive rip teeth — easier starts, faster cutting once engaged
  • Thin blade (~0.5mm) for efficient cutting with good control
  • Pull-cut action for accuracy and reduced effort
  • Impulse hardened teeth for long edge life
  • Replaceable blade — keep the handle, swap when needed

It’s not as refined as a dozuki, and not as specialised as a dedicated rip or crosscut saw — but that’s exactly why it earns its place.


Specs

  • Blade length: 250mm
  • Blade thickness: 0.50mm
  • Kerf: approx. 0.70mm
  • Tooth pitch: 1.40mm (~18 TPI crosscut side)
  • Blade type: Double edge (rip + crosscut)
  • Blade: Replaceable
  • Made in Japan

A note on use

Use the rip side for cutting along the grain and the crosscut side for cutting across it. It sounds obvious, but once you get into the rhythm of flipping the saw mid-job, it becomes second nature.


This is one of those tools that makes a lot of sense in the hand — simple, versatile, and capable enough to handle most of what you’ll throw at it without needing to reach for a second saw.