Dozuki Z Saw

Product Description

Seeing Dozuki's "Z" Saw reminds me this dude Franz I used to know always called me "Big Z." I asked him why once but he pretended he didn't hear the question. I think it's pretty clear now though that there's a new Big... [Read more]

Top Reviews

Teeth falling out...
by Bob (1 out of 5 stars)
November 21, 2016

I am new to woodworking but these saws, when I pick them up it's like I have just grabbed the samurai sword of saws. Maybe it's the name or something but I instantly feel like I am being guided by some ancient woodworkers of the past. Cuts perfect every time. Would order again UPDATE 7/22/17: i actually did order it again. Sadly, the spine of the saw is unsupported which in turn, makes the blade itself flimsy. I was cutting a standard 2x4 and the teeth caught and bent the end of the saw. After carefully straightening it, I used it off and on for several weeks to follow, when finally the teeth started falling off. I chalked that up to the previous damage that happened. I gave up on that saw and tossed it and ordered a new one. The new saw arrived. I began using it right off the bat and my world seemed to be pretty perfect again. Then, the teeth on the new saw fell off (ripped off?) While I was using it. I have since ordered a new saw from a different company and it appears to be a better saw in my opinion.
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Pretty good for a universal saw
by Joe (4 out of 5 stars)
December 13, 2015

I've been using a few Z-Saw brand Kataba's (king rip and a 300mm universal) and I really like them. I have a dozuki already but I wanted to give this one a shot based on my positive experience with this brand. Here are my observations:

This saw cuts really slowly compared to the rip teeth on my Gyokucho 311. It's roughly twice the effort and amount of strokes. However it's still a very efficient saw. This also makes the saw more controllable and a good choice for a beginner.

Although this has the same plate thickness as the 311, there is more set and the kerf is wider. Again, this benefits the novice as it will not bind as easily.

This saw does crosscut very cleanly as well. Because the spine doesn't extend all the way to the edge of the blade, you can make some longer cuts if you are in a pinch.

Overall I really like this saw and would recommend it to the novice or casual user. If you cut dovetails often you will want a better more efficient saw sooner than later
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Teeth falling out...
by Bob,Top Contributor: Woodworking (1 out of 5 stars)
November 21, 2016

I am new to woodworking but these saws, when I pick them up it's like I have just grabbed the samurai sword of saws. Maybe it's the name or something but I instantly feel like I am being guided by some ancient woodworkers of the past. Cuts perfect every time. Would order again

UPDATE 7/22/17: i actually did order it again. Sadly, the spine of the saw is unsupported which in turn, makes the blade itself flimsy. I was cutting a standard 2x4 and the teeth caught and bent the end of the saw. After carefully straightening it, I used it off and on for several weeks to follow, when finally the teeth started falling off. I chalked that up to the previous damage that happened. I gave up on that saw and tossed it and ordered a new one. The new saw arrived. I began using it right off the bat and my world seemed to be pretty perfect again. Then, the teeth on the new saw fell off (ripped off?) While I was using it. I have since ordered a new saw from a different company and it appears to be a better saw in my opinion.
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Great saw but....
by Daniel Wayne White (5 out of 5 stars)
July 20, 2015

This is a really great saw, high quality and fine teeth. Unfortunately, I had to return it because I needed a saw whose teeth go completely to the end and, on this saw, they stop about a third of an inch from the end. This means you cannot make blind cuts. I wanted it to make the cuts to set violin necks which is a blind cut. If you don't need this feature, I cannot recommend this saw highly enough. It is the best Dozuki I've seen in terms of quality and workmanship and I was really disappointed that it wouldn't work for me.
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DOOOZUKIIII
by M.B. (4 out of 5 stars)
April 8, 2017

I bought this saw after learning about Japanese saws and seeing 'The Samurai Carpenter' on Youtube talk about it.

For under $30, I'm really happy with it. I think I will upgrade to a Gyokucho eventually though.

Don't get me wrong, I love this one. It's super sharp and makes easy, straight cuts with finesse. If the stock is small enough (1/4" give or take), I can hold it up, pull this saw across it and make the cut in one motion. I use it often for cuts on small pieces of trim and that sort of thing. My only complaint with it is that I've had a few teeth break off. It looks like they either laser cut the teeth out, or toasted the edge to harden them, because you can see some burn marks on the metal. I think whatever they did made it more brittle.

There is a slight learning curve with using Japanese saws. My advice is take it easy and let the saw do the work. It will!

It's also fun to say, so after making a cut with it, you may feel the need to say "Doooozukiiii" like a samurai.

Overall, I recommend this and I think it's a good first saw if you're trying out the Japanese pull saw style.
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VERY poor quality, teeth broke on FIRST use!!
by Wm. Richardson (1 out of 5 stars)
January 10, 2019

I am extremely disappointed in the quality of the blade on my Dozuki Z saw. I recently used it for the first time on a growth ruler that I made for one of my children. I made it from a 6-1/2ft. piece of live edge walnut (which is, by no means, a cheap piece of stock). At the top of this I carved his name, and then used my Duzoki Z saw to make simple, straight cuts between the letters, chiseled it out to create his name in a 3D fashion. I made a total of 6 cuts with this saw and, as shown in the picture, several teeth broke completely off. In comparison, I purchased a small, 6" Japanese saw at Harbor Freight 4 or 5 years ago for about $10, just to try it out. I have used that Harbor Freight saw probably a thousand or more times - even when it wasn't the best choice of saw to use - and not a single tooth has broken off from it, and it remains sharp to this day. I was expecting the Dozuki Z saw to be on par with the quality of my Harbor Freight saw, but this was not the case in my experience.
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Japanese saw noob gets it now
by Keith (5 out of 5 stars)
April 3, 2017

This thing is obscene. It's sharper than you could imagine and cuts the thinnest kerf of any saw I own.

I had a traditional mitre back saw, and thought that worked pretty well, but this is really that good.

And for the record, I paid my hard-earned for this one- I'm tired of getting to the bottom of positive reviews and finding it's been shilling.
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Dissappointed
by Wingnut (3 out of 5 stars)
May 3, 2017

At first I loved this saw. It cut so precise and with next to no effort just the weight of the saw did the work. But I bought it in February and haven't used it a whole lot and when I have it is with very soft woods and the teeth have worn so quickly. The middle of the blade is almost completely smooth and can't see the teeth anymore. Now maybe I got a bad one I'm not sure. I sent a message to customer service to ask them about it so I will update once I see how they handle it. If not for the rapid tooth wear it would be an easy five star tool.
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Effortless
by Craig Donnelly (5 out of 5 stars)
February 27, 2019

I have always used my saw or a router to create my joints. I bought this saw more for cutting pins/dowels. In making my first table with drawers, I decided to do the slides with my dozuki. It was barely slower than using my table saw. The accuracy, control, he cut oh dear god this thing cuts with so little effort. The handle size and length allows for many different approaches and the height of the blade really allows you to guide the saw. I am far from a master or even advanced- I felt like one using this. Perfect joints. I wouldn't care if the blade dulls quickly I'd buy more and more. Easily 5 stars.
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Dozuki Z Saw Must Have Tool for Home and Away
by Sean B Carolan (5 out of 5 stars)
March 9, 2017

Must have tool. If I was on a desert Island and could only have one tool it would be the Dozuki "Z" Saw because it is very easy to use, cuts quickly while allowing you to control the direction of the cut. Try doing that with another tool like a flying car that could take you to safety and prevent you from starving to death, alone with a massive impacted tooth infection.
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Teeth fall out very easily
by Joe V,Top Contributor: Woodworking (3 out of 5 stars)
September 27, 2017

Very sharp, very accurate saw. It cuts quick, and is thin and flexible enough to solve all kinds of issues. It's got a great balance, and the long handle with pull cut, makes it a joy to use.

UPDATE: I haven't used the saw much since I bought it, since I'm mostly a power tool woodworker, so far. Even though it's hardly been used, the teeth are falling out. The blade is shot now, as there's a 2" section with no teeth.

I could order a new blade, but I think I'll just try a different brand of saw.

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