See the Saws
My peg board where I hang my saws (and other stuff).
The dozuki - It's a pull saw so the blade doesn't have to be as thick (or have a strengthening member at the top like the America saws. Since the blade is thinner, the amount of wood that has to be removed is less so the amount of force is less. Many people think this gives more control.
The Japanese style versus the Western style is really a "religious" thing, like Nikon versus Canon. Both have advantages. I think (but am not 100% sure) that the Western style is easier to sharpen. Japanese style saws have a thinner kerf since they cut on the pull (rather then push) so the blade doesn't need to be so stiff, i.e. thick. Also the straight handle means it's less sensitive to the position of the hand.
See the Saws
My peg board where I hang my saws (and other stuff).
The dozuki - It's a pull saw so the blade doesn't have to be as thick (or have a strengthening member at the top like the America saws. Since the blade is thinner, the amount of wood that has to be removed is less so the amount of force is less. Many people think this gives more control.
The Japanese style versus the Western style is really a "religious" thing, like Nikon versus Canon. Both have advantages. I think (but am not 100% sure) that the Western style is easier to sharpen. Japanese style saws have a thinner kerf since they cut on the pull (rather then push) so the blade doesn't need to be so stiff, i.e. thick. Also the straight handle means it's less sensitive to the position of the hand.