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Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for HardwoodsView on Amazon ↗VSQuick verdict
Choose the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods if you want pull-stroke design cuts on the pull stroke, which is the natural direction of wrist and arm movement. Choose the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw if you'd rather have western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action. Overall we rank the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Hand Saws for Woodworking 2026 list.
Winner overall: Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods
Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods vs Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw compared
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Bottom line
Choose the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods if you want pull-stroke design cuts on the pull stroke, which is the natural direction of wrist and arm movement. Choose the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw if you'd rather have western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action. Overall we rank the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Hand Saws for Woodworking 2026 list.
Best OverallGyokucho
Pull-stroke design cuts on the pull stroke, which is the natural direction of wrist and arm movement
- Pull-stroke cutting
- Dual-edge (rip and crosscut)
- Th in kerf
- Japanese style
✓ Pros
- Western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action
- Triple-cut teeth cut faster and stay sharp longer than traditional hand-filed teeth
- 15-inch blade handles large crosscuts and furniture parts
- The most affordable quality crosscut saw -- outperforms every older Western saw for the price
✕ Cons
- Non-sharpenable teeth -- replace the saw when dull
- Produces slightly more tearout than Japanese pull saws in fine woodworking
Best Western CrosscutStanley
Western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action
- Push-stroke Western design
- Triple-cut teeth
- Comfortable handle
- 15-inch blade
✓ Pros
- Western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action
- Triple-cut teeth cut faster and stay sharp longer than traditional hand-filed teeth
- 15-inch blade handles large crosscuts and furniture parts
- The most affordable quality crosscut saw -- outperforms every older Western saw for the price
✕ Cons
- Non-sharpenable teeth -- replace the saw when dull
- Produces slightly more tearout than Japanese pull saws in fine woodworking
FAQ
Common questions
Which is better, the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods or the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw?
Choose the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods if you want pull-stroke design cuts on the pull stroke, which is the natural direction of wrist and arm movement. Choose the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw if you'd rather have western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action. Overall we rank the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods higher: #1 versus #3 in our Best Hand Saws for Woodworking 2026 list.
What is the difference between the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods and the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw?
The Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods stands out because pull-stroke design cuts on the pull stroke, which is the natural direction of wrist and arm movement, while the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw stands out because western-style push saw for woodworkers who prefer the familiar push-stroke action. The trade-offs differ too: the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods's ma in caveat is that replacement blades are required rather than resharpening -- a recurring cost, and the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw's is that non-sharpenable teeth -- replace the saw when dull.
Is the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods worth it over the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw?
For most buyers, yes: it's our #1 pick. Consider the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw instead if replacement blades are required rather than resharpening -- a recurring cost is a deal-breaker for you.
Who should buy the Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw instead of the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods?
The Stanley 15-579 15-Inch SharpTooth Saw suits best-woodworking, while the Gyokucho Razorsaw 9-1/2-Inch Double Edge (Ryoba) for Hardwoods is best for buyers who want the best overall package.
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