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Interesting. I better start researching. Would a Dozuki saw be most suitable for cutting tenons would you say?
Right now all I have is a hacksaw and a universal saw, so I'm very much starting from scratch right now.
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I got this one a little while ago : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GN5KLI2. It's rip oneside and crosscut the other.
The pulling action of Japanese saws is a little weird to get used to, but i had more of an issue with the round handles - you have to look to see if the blade is vertical rather than feel it with you hand, as you would with a tradition saw.
This guy has a good vid on what saw(s) to buy : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pigcIXjRel8
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+1 for the Ryoba. Having cross and rip cut on the same blade makes it versatile for a number of uses.
A Dozuki saw is essentially a tenon saw so would be ideal for tenons. It has more TPI than the crosscut side of a Ryoba so would give a finer finish. Depends on the level of finish you're going for. From a handsaw point of view I have a Ryoba and a japanese dovetail saw for really fine work and these two cover everything I need them for.
My favourite place for good quality tools is Workshop Heaven, they have a good selection of Japanese saws if that is your preference too.
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Russ
Japanese saws are well worth it. Most of my saws are Japanese and have been for 20 years. There's no one saw that will be best in all circumstances but there are some decent ones, I like the blades with crosscut on one side and rip on the other. Rutlands had a decent looking set with mitre guide on sale the other day.