Flush Cut 5

I'm in my 60's. I have small hands that aren't very strong. They've never been strong. Jar openers are my hands' friends. Using larger saws often results in me screwing up the cut as the saw tries to bounce all over the place. I decided to purchase a Japanese-made pull saw (avoiding the Chinese-made cheaper varieties). The blade is so thin it bends with ease and looking at it without trying it, you'd think it's not going to be able to do much. So far I've cut and shaped PVC trim to fit perfectly and thicker aluminum trim for the bathroom shower door frame WITH EASE AND ACCURACY! To cut the shower frame aluminum U accurately, I simply used 2 bands of painter's tape around it with a thin line between. The saw stayed on point and my cut looked as clean as the factory cut! This saw is SHARP! It's easy to use (only pull toward you, never push). It is SO comfortable in my hands and my arms aren't getting tired when doing cuts. It seems very versatile as far as what you can cut with it. I'm SUPER impressed. This is going to make small repair jobs around the house much easier and quicker. Wish I'd bought it 20 years ago! Japan, you rock!

you know, like your typical American-made hand saw. If you manhandle this, it will bend. It is, however, very forgiving on the learning curve.I’d wanted one of these for a LONG time, I thought, and for the price, needing something to make flush cuts in wooden plugs - and a LOT of trim/molding I found out later - I thought I’d buy one.First off, this is SHARP! First day, right out of the package, I somehow managed to cut my palm on the blade and I didn’t even feel it, just noticed red on my hand. Give this a LOT of respect.The cut on PULL design took about five seconds to get used to. It’s counterintuitive to how western saws work but once you use it, you’ll wonder why ALL saws aren’t made this way. Push-pull, different philosophies, same net result - this just seems easier.What I find this most useful for is making very fine, very thin cuts in wood trim and molding where the use of a handsaw would be awkward, or a chopsaw not giving me the fine control I need for smaller cuts or on smaller pieces of wood.This is very comfortable in the hand and makes very accurate cuts - the kerf is so fine I have to get higher power reading glasses to make sure I’m cutting ON or next to a 0.5mm mechanical pencil line - not that a cut that thin would make that much difference in fitting on the kind of stuff I work on, but I like to know where I’m cutting.This is small enough, light enough, to fit in your tool bag and get lost in there.One tip, and I don’t know for sure if this is stainless or not, but I folded a piece of paper in the plastic tube it came packaged in then soaked it with an anti-rust product. Cheap insurance and less chance of the teeth getting dinged/dented/dulled.One of my favorite tools now. Collect the set, save ‘em, trade ‘em!

Wow! This is an amazingly effective little tool. I'm not sure when if ever I've been so impressed with a tool. I needed a tool to cut off flush countersink plugs in pvc. I had trimmed out new porch posts with pvc and all of the pvc joints as well as the fastening to the post structure had been done utilizing 3/8" countersink holes for the screws. I had some 600 such holes to fill. I had tried a thin single-handle hacksaw-type blade and it worked very poorly; not cutting the pvc plug very easily and badly scuffing the surface around the plug. In contrast this pull-saw works beautifully. The kerf is extremely fine and the teeth are very sharp. The blade is thin and smooth and can be bent to lie entirely flat against the surface from which the exposed plug is being cut. I found I could cut off these 3/8" pvc plugs often using as few as two pull-strokes, and with zero marring of the surface. Made very short work of the job. A joy to use. Excellent product. Highest rating.

Excellent saw, well worth the cost - Invest a little more in the version they make with a non-fixed (replaceable) blade! I bought this saw and squeezed years of life out of it (woodworking and beyond) and probably subjected it to some unfair abuse, but it held up remarkably well. It still cuts quickly and easily through just about anything, but I can feel that the edges are both fading. Unfortunately, the blade is fixed in the handle with rivets, not screws, so I can’t (easily, at least) just replace the failing saw blade. Suizan sells almost the exact same saw with a removable blade, as well as the replacement blades for them… So why sell this throwaway version at all???

Very sharp, thin, and flexible blade. Great for flush cutting dowel ends, etc. Comfortable to use and good quality, sturdy construction. After seeing how fast and smooth this cuts, and how well it's made, I ordered one of the larger versions for making bigger cuts. Very impressive compared to the western push cut saws I'm used to using!

I want to start this out by saying that I did not buy this saw because I needed it. This was bought solely based on seeing a friend of mine use one as well as my favorite YouTubers. I have waiting this long to review it because I wanted to use it on different materials and get past the learning curve.First and foremost...the learning curve. Get ready because there is one. Having grown up using a push saw for things, I figured that going to a pull saw would be easy. Not entirely. Pushing a pull saw can and will cause the blade to bend under pressure. However, take your time and use some scrap wood. It honestly only takes a few strokes to get the hang of it. Every now and then you will try to push it but the more you use it, the less that will happen. THEN, you will wonder why it took you so long to go to one.Secondly, this little saw can cut! I have used it on dowels, board trimming, cleaning dados and cutting Kaizen foam. It is extremely sharp and makes quick work of what ever you are needing. The result of the cut is smooth and requires very little sanding. Make sure to pay attention to the hardwood/softwood sides of the saw. The thin blade curves when you need it to without gouging the surrounding surface. Given the thin blade, the handle was my worry. The handle is easy to hold and allows you to make great cuts with little effort. A death grip isn't needed. Let the saw blade do the work and you will also be amazed.Overall, this little saw has sold me on pull saws. I will be ordering other sizes and styles of Suizan saws.Like the other reviewers have stated, I love it and don't know why I waited so long to get one.

I recently used the Japanese Style Pull Saw for flush cutting dowel, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! This saw is an absolute game-changer when it comes to flush cuts.The "pull saw" design of this product means that it cuts through materials via a pulling motion, resulting in a cleaner and smoother cut than what you typically get with a "push saw." I was able to achieve precise, flush cuts with minimal effort, thanks to the lightweight design and high-quality Japanese steel blade.Another thing I love about this saw is its versatility. With a robust blade for hardwood and a blade for softwood, it can cut through a wide range of woods, including oak, sandalwood, ebony, maple, and pine. The quality of the cuts remained consistent, regardless of the type of wood I was working with.It's also worth noting that the Japanese Style Pull Saw is made in Japan by master craftsmen with a long history of craft-making tradition. The attention to detail and quality control is evident in every aspect of this product.Overall, I highly recommend the Japanese Style Pull Saw to anyone in need of a versatile and reliable saw for their woodworking projects. Its unique design and high-quality construction make it a top contender in the market, and the ease of use and precision it provides make it a must-have for any woodworking enthusiast.

This pullsaw is extremely high quality and makes excellent fine flush cuts.I used this specifically to cut out wood plugs to cover/fill pocket holes and countersunk screws to conceal the screws/fasteners in my wood pieces.

The best widely available saw, sharp, precise cuts, Blade is hard too,"Mostly we use it for flush cutting the plugs in joineries. It makes the final sanding and finishing too much easier.

Coupe parfaite ,scier en tirant mais sa vient vite

Hay que acostumbrarse a usarla porque en vez de empujar y cortar, debe usarse al revés, cortar tirando. Pero es muy eficiente y extremadamente flexible.

I am delighted with this simple saw. It helps me cut flush the plugs that hides those hideous pocket screw holes. I manage to cut them very flush without barely « scratching » the surrounding material. A quick wipe with a sandpaper finishes the job nicely. It’s flexible enough to reach tight corners and perform its given task everytime. The price is really good too. I must have cut 150+ plugs and it still cuts like new. Highly recommended to fellow woodworkers and carpenters in the trade.

Very satisfied with this flush cut saw, its very easy to use and leave no marks whatsoever. I'll definitely recommend it as a must tool for your DIY workshop