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Always tolerated the problems with traditional saws but didn’t know there was such a good alternative until this vid. Japanese saw... Wow!

I must say I admire your ability to film yourself doing these demonstrations while maintaining your sense of humility if you mess up, especially in the face of hundreds of thousands of viewers. Good work. Love the video.

Your manners section really hit home with me... My wife sounds very similar to Mrs. W. I’m a disabled Veteran and due to some of my health issues, she has had to take over many responsibilities that once were mine but I’m no longer able to do... My wife comes from an Amish background and is no stranger to hard work... As you stated about Mrs. W, my wife never complains about any of it... Also, whenever we are going out, even just to go shopping, she always takes the time to fix herself all up...! Nice outfit, hair, nails, and makeup all done...! Me: I’ll throw on a clean pair of jeans or slacks, depending on what we’re going to do, and a clean shirt... Though sometimes I don’t go that far... Once when I asked her why does she go to all of that bother her response was, “When we go out and others see me, it’s a reflection on you as to how I look”... I stopped and thought about what she said and not only did it make since but I also felt guilty because, if she felt that her appearance reflected on me then my appearance must reflect on her and sometimes the reflection wasn’t that great... I realized that my wife deserved better from me and from that day on, I’ve always made certain that I look presentable before we go out, though sometimes I still skimp on the shaving part but she has informed me that she doesn’t mind if my facial hair is a little scruffy... Got to love her...! Thanks for sharing this with us. With so many fatherless families out there today, there are so many young men that need mentors who will take a personal interest in them and teach them not only what it means to be a man but how to become one... Have a great day and be blessed.

Just a general comment: When you cut the "dove tails", the reason for the japanese one having a better finish on the back is because it cuts backwards to the traditional western saw; back to front. And that is exactly why the japanese saw feels better to use, human anatomy on work there; our arms are better tuned for pulling than pushing, and the western saw requires to do most force while pushing (old, bad design). That's ergonomics... where engineering and anatomy beautifully merge. PS.: It also applies to driving. Pro drivers don't "push" the wheel to turn the car. You should always pull from it toward yourself, as that is the more controlled movement. So, turning right, it's the right hand that should do the work, and the left hand just comes along, barely touching the wheel.

Well this is embarrassing, I just literally blew on my phone to clear that saw dust from the 2x6, old habits from wood working.

he cant even pronounce prius. thats a man I can respect

I've always found "western"-style saws to be very unwieldy. Until now, I had no idea there was an alternative, so thank you for this video. I'll be sure to try a Japanese one out.

My dad left me close to a dozen saws - all were sharp when I got them, I've had a few sharpened, I've sharpened a few myself. IF I was looking to add a saw, I would love to give one of these a try. Thanks Cody.

I'd love to see and hear you talk through some layout tools - speed square, combination square, t-Bevel, that kind of thing. Thanks for the videos, Cody, and I hope that I'm the lucky guy to win! Chris

A wealth of information in just under 30 minutes. Nicely done WS. Keep up the great work. Cheers!

I think you need to add the dovetail saw to the toolbox as a separate item. It is so specific, but so useful for many tasks - dovetails, molding, etc.. Yes, it adds a few bucks, but serves many fine woodworking tasks. Also- I like the white backdrop for these presentations it helps me focus on your comparisons and my eyes don't wander on all the updates in your shop. Thanks again!

The Japanese really know how to make quality, i hope japan never changes.

great job Mr. wranglerstar. I look forward to your videos, as an adult, like I looked forward to Saturday morning cartoons as a child.

Maybe a little bias was done when selecting the saws, maybe have Jack do the same tests and ask him.

I currently live at a Japanese Zen Buddhist temple in California. A crew of 5 guys just finished up four months of work on a new bell tower for the temple. Needless to say, there is a lot of Japanese influence in the woodwork. It was a pleasure getting to see masters at work using tools like this saw in the video!

dear mr&mrs wranglerstar, first off, i love all of your vids and they have helped me a lot with loads of things the last 1.5/2 years. i have gotten more into axes, thanks to you i know how to sharpen them better and keep them good. and i started doing a lot of stuff in my own shed, like make a new wood place, restore my old shed and make it into a woodshop/allround shop all thanks to you! the only problem is i dont have much good tools, i have a couple decent saws and some basic stuff but no good chisels, planes, stuff like that. i am a 18 year old dude from the netherlands and i have learned so much from.your vids. and i would love to have such luck to win this toolbox! it would really complete my woodshop. thanks again for all the great vids and how much you have helped with not only the things i already said, but also with getting through some rough times in my life. im really greatfull for that. cheers, Wesley Krol

Cody, I think you should for sure show the other two back saws because even if they are not necessary they could be a luxury if we have the money to do so. Excited to see the chisels!

I am going to LOVE this series!!!

This is fun seeing what things I might need for an entry level wood working kit. I appreciate the know-how and realism you bring to that same entry level wood working kit.

Awesome saws! I have missed using hand saws. They bring back memories of working with my father and grandfather before we had so many power tools. Cutting by hand is more rewarding.

I enjoyed the side by side with the western style saw. Thanks for putting this series together.

Pretty amazing how much "damage" was done on the backside with the Stanley, and how minimal the damage on the front side was with the Japanese saw.

I love Japanese saws. Had my first hands-on experience with them 3 years ago, and I can't go back.

I ordered one of these after watching this video. After using it for a couple of small projects, I couldn't be happier with it. The speed of the cut and the finish it leaves is outstanding. Thanks

Layout tools would be a nice touch like a square or a tape measure, compass, etc

I'm getting my first garage/shop next month, I already got these tools to use while I save up for power tools!

Wranglerstar is truly living life as it is meant to be, the world would be a better place if more watched the channel.

I appreciate how you explain what you’re doing for new people watching thank you !

Done Japanese was not as clean on the front because that was the exit side. So the tear out was way better on it. I have a hard time making a straight cut with either type. I guess I need way more practice. Good job man. I like this train of thought.

Can't wait for the chisels

by far my most favorite channel love the work you do love how you try and keep away from power tools and do things the old way

Thank you for the opportunity, I agree this saw should be in the kit.

I "saw" this video and was ecstatic

I always wanted a Japanese chisel but thought they were very expensive, I'm so glad you made this video!

Being completely inexperienced, but increasing in desire to learn, I so appreciate that you show your mishaps as well as successes. It greatly reduces the intimidation factor. Thanks for your frankness.

I have watched this whole series to date and it's been really nice seeing that we can begin doing quality wood work on a budget and a will to do great things!

Don't discount body mechanics while cutting. Using 2 hands on a saw tends to misalign the body and could easily be contributing to a drifting cut. Aligning your wrist, elbow, and shoulder will help (maybe not cure) a drifting cut as well as reduce binding.

Thank you for this review. I have never had the opportunity to use any of those Japanese saws. Looks nice.

Got myself two good japanese saws some years ago and they work great, even flawless with a little bit of practice. Love those things

I saw these in older videos and had them pegged as awesome tools! perfect fit for this tool kit! Keep it up Wranglerstar!

Love this series! Thanks for making the videos!

about the cleanness of the cut, it is not comparing the same cut as they cut in different directions, one on the push and the other on the pull. while i agree the Japanese saw is cleaner all around, the front side of the stanley cut is pretty clean.

these Japanese saws are a gem. oh how direct and accurate these saws are. these are something special. good quality is good quality.

How did you just pronounce Prius? Oh boy. Love the videos! keep it up.

The Standley saw was a combination saw and can be used as such it is what we use to call in the trade an aggressive tooth saw and the older fellows would call them throw away saw because you could not sharpen them. Most Red Seal carpenters don't even own this type of saw to use on the job. If they do own them it is as a collection just to own the traditional tools. By the way Cody I enjoy your videos keep them coming.

I actually picked this saw up, and have been really pleased with it thus far. Thanks to your recommendation!

Thanks Cody, I really enjoyed the saw video, and I am also a novice wood worker trying to put together a tool kit for most projects. Like you I have inherited a multitude of tools and my Grand dads" bucket of stuff" but the planes and saws are missing parts, and I have not yet found replacements, but I'll keep looking. Regarding the saws you gave really good informationt. I never thought of the Japanese saw, but I sure will now. Thanks

I can't ever cut accurately with the traditional hand saw. I'll try one of these.

And I thought I sawn it all.

I do like this Japanese saw. especially after how you demonstrated the benefits that the saw offers. thanks once again for the care you take in showing to use and take care of the tools.

I'm a 3yr newlywed with old school values. I appreciate the manly manners segments. please keep it up. I have to buy one of those Japanese saws after this demo! back saws are great, but you just demonstrated that dovetails, etc. can be done with the dual purpose Japan saw, so sticking with the affordability aspect of this kit, I would agree that it not need to be included. I would love, however, to see the side by side comparison just the same.

a set of sharpening stones?

"The Camry of saws." Great analogy.

I keep on hearing great things about these Japanese saws. It would be awesome to try one. If only it gave me the feeling of nostalgia that I get from western style hand saws.

Great Video Mr Wranglerstar! Can't Wait To See The Full Kit. Im 16 And Building Up My Own Shop!

Thanks Cody! Great test, very enlightening. Looking forward to the chisel video, and agree with Motor Rider, a way to make holes (maybe even without electricity) would be good to add to the kit!

Honestly the best saw I’ve ever had my entire life is a Jones Stevens pvc Hand saw, prolly the closest a guy could get to the Japanese saw posted in this video, it cuts PVC faster than a reciprocating saw, and it cuts wood even better

I concur, own both tools and teach my grandson (a beginning woodworker) with them. Have had great success and they exhibit remarkable longevity.

I had never tried or heard of a Japanese saw until I started watching your channel - they look like great saws. Thanks for the video Cody!

I've used that exact stanley saw for years now and I can agree with the assessment that it binds a lot and tears out a lot. It's really a pain in the butt to use at times. I can't speak for the Japanese pull saw however. I'd love to win this kit as I'm very interested in woodworking but lack many tools.

Accurate japanese saw. A tool for years.

Loving this series and appreciate the idea of a budget beginner tool box

I've had my eye on this saw for a while. I'm glad that it performs so well! Thanks for the review!

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Very informative for a novice like me & appreciate your honesty when you said: "that's the worst cut I've ever made". Keep up the good work.

I really think you are comparing apple to oranges, The Japanese Ryoba is $28, and it a cross cut and a ripping saw. You then compared that to a carpenters framing saw, a used one at that, not really a fair comparison. To be fair, you should have compared the Ryoba to two Western style saws. Stanley FatMax 17-202 14-Inch Back Saw $13 Stanley 20-045 15-Inch Fat Max Hand Saw $12 that is a total of $25, less than the one Ryoba saw. Just my opinion mind you. BTW, you should run your medium fine diamond stone on the flat of the Stanley saw, I bet you have at least one tooth that is sticking out causing it to bind and to pull to the right. Also why has the rag in a can not been used for the Stanley saw? Cheers!

Excited to see the next tool. This is shaping up nicely

Manly manners bonus at the end! My son and I watch these together, and I find my wife and I discuss some of the same topics.

Nice choice doing the hand saws next. I'm into bush craft and survival, having a Bahco Lap lander myself, but for the home work I've always been wondering what's out there for the common man. I'd like to see the chisels next, no need to go overboard on the kit.

Your dovetail jig is awesome!

Thank you for this series and especially for sharing the knowledge about these interesting Japanese pull saws.

Watched the series on my phone and had to come to the desktop to make a comment... maybe I'm missing something? At any rate, love the channel and the series. Keep up the good work!

Japanese saw is nicer because it cuts on the pull instead of the push, which also makes it easier to use

great video as a starter woodworker i enjoy all your videos easy to understand.i love the saw u picked.

I got myself a ryoba japenese saw as my first handsaw and I'm overly satisfied with how it performs so definitely thumbs up for it being part of essential toolbox.

I purchased one of these Japanese saws a few months ago on your recommendation and I dont think I have picked up my "western saw" since then. Nice series - looking forward to the chisels.

What about a drill?

Thanks for this fantastic series. I am on the hunt for some starter tools for my new home and I found your videos quite informative.

Great information, and I love the advice and that little book you shared at the end.

Thanks for the saw comparison. Is the Japanese saw really intended for the same purpose as the Stanley? The pull saw definitely seems more versatile. The Stanley seems like a "framing only" tool.

Would like to see the Dovetail Saw at some point. Fyi... The white background you are now using seems bothersome for me. Enjoying your videos.

I'm impressed by that saw! Can't wait to try it.

I am a 20 year old male looking to build a budget tool kit, as my Dad was not the handy type and didnt pass much down to me, and youtube is my dad. I just bought a 9 1/2 inch Suizan saw I found on your wranglermart, and one of those extremely cheap axes to chop up some firewood and to top out the free shipping with a free item essentially! Saw both here, probably going to buy more tools from the budget collection!

How did we go from the only saw you'll ever need to dressing for dinner?! Strange, I walked away (to try out my Japanese saw rip cut side) and came back to how to dress for dinner..... OK! Anyways I ripped my wood with the Japanese saw just fine while you were explaining to all those guys out there (good points! Wish my ex would have listened to your channel!). Silly me, I had this saw all this time as an old guy in the store told me it was good for outside work and that's all I've ever done with it, and had a decent rip saw all this time. Anyways thanks for the tips!

Stanley seems to be better for larger rough cuts, the Japanese saw seems more for detail.

So thankful for the knowledge that you give. Thank you and keep up all this good videos.

I wanted to add... thank you for the great insight and for your story you shared at the end of the video. Cheers!

Is it a pole-saw or a pull-saw? I definitely have to get one! Please don't forget layout tools such as squares, marking knives, etc. They are just as important if not more than your planes and saws.

the japanese saws are so precise

wow cody what you invest in video equipment really pays back! these videos with the white curtain looks so profesional! it is interesting that it feels like every carpenter on youtube fell in love with the japanese saws. I want to try them out, but here in chile it is a real expense to get one of those, the shipping is a real headache (takes like 4 months, beside the expense) one day I'll get to try it out, just hope it is soon. also I want to thank you cody because the huge help that you give me with the english language, since spanish is my native language, learning english is a real must, listening to you just talking is a huge help in training my listening skills.

I have seen those used a lot for fine woodworking, This is now on my list of items to purchase for my tool kit.

I don't think the dovetail saw is necessary because you have demonstrated that you can do the same job with the Japanese saw.

Oh that is hilarious. "western civilisation saw" Wranglestar learns how to be politically correct. Seriously though as an Australian it did grate on me when you said "American saw" On saws you can get Japanese saws that you can resharpen but saw sharpening is not an easy saw to master so many people find the disposable blades the way to go so that tends to be the only ones you can buy. Shops are not stocking the resharpenable ones cause people are not buying them Great video thumbs up from me.

Great series, really picking up some good ideas here. Thank you for sharing.

I love this Saw and have one myself. It is my go to saw for just about everything. It should be added for sure.

Question is, who thought that it is a good idea to cut on the push? Pulling is much more stable!

A pull saw will always cut straighter because physics work in your favor.

I always thought the design of these saws was odd, but cutting on the pull stroke makes sense to me, especially for having more control than the typical western type saw. Can't wait to see this completed!

And another great video. Fantastic product showcased for us everyday diy'ers.

14:35 That's actually the entry side of the Japanese saw, since you're pulling it.