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Temple Tool Co Dozuki Rip-Cut 240mm vs Gyokucho Razorsaw 370

Side-by-side comparison — specs, price, and expert verdict

Temple Tool Co Dozuki Rip-Cut 240mm

Temple Tool Dozuki Pull Saw — Fine Rip-Cut 240mm

Temple Tool Co · Dozuki Rip-Cut 240mm

$65

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Gyokucho Razorsaw 370

Gyokucho Razorsaw Dozuki 240mm

Gyokucho · Razorsaw 370

Editor's Choice

$39

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Specs Comparison

SpecificationsTemple Tool Co Dozuki Rip-Cut 240mmGyokucho Razorsaw 370
Saw Type
Dozuki
Dozuki
Cut Type
Fine Rip-Cut
Crosscut
Blade Length
240mm
240mm
TPI
19 TPI
26 TPI
Blade Thickness
0.3mm
0.3mm
Back Spine
Handle
Japanese Cedar
Rattan-wrapped wood
Replaceable Blade
Made In
Japan
Japan
Cordless
Price
$65
$39

Which Should You Buy?

Temple Tool Co Dozuki Rip-Cut 240mm

The rip-cut companion to Temple's crosscut dozuki. Designed for cutting along the grain — tenon cheeks, rip cuts in thin stock, and splitting joints. Same exceptional build quality.

Pros

  • + Purpose-built rip-cut teeth for clean grain-direction cuts
  • + Same premium build as the crosscut version
  • + Thin kerf reduces waste
  • + Excellent for tenon cheeks

Cons

  • Only for rip cuts — you'll need the crosscut version too
  • Premium price
  • Limited availability

Gyokucho Razorsaw 370

The industry standard dozuki. Gyokucho has been making these saws for decades, and the Razorsaw 370 is the model most recommended by woodworking teachers. Impulse-hardened teeth, traditional rattan handle, unbeatable value.

Pros

  • + Best value dozuki on the market
  • + Impulse-hardened teeth for extended life
  • + Replaceable blade — swap in seconds
  • + Traditional rattan-wrapped handle

Cons

  • Less refined fit and finish than Temple Tool
  • Rattan handle may not suit all hands
  • Blade slightly thicker than premium competitors

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