Gyokucho 651 General Review

4.8 (640) Amazon rating$38.4950+ bought last month

Our verdict

The Gyokucho 651 combines a wood handle and a high speed steel blade, rated 4.8 stars across 640 reviews.

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Best for

Buyers who prefer a wood handled general handsaw and want a lightweight build.

Skip if

You want a rubber or plastic grip, or need a blade longer than 9.5 inches.

  • Material High Speed Steel
  • Handle Wood
  • Length 9.5 Inches
  • Weight 185 Grams
  • Dimensions 23.6"L x 3.75"W x 1"H
  • Priced 161% above the category median ($14.78 across 56 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 640 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.9/5

    640 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

The Gyokucho 651 is a general purpose handsaw with a high speed steel blade and a wood handle. It's priced at $38.49 and has earned a 4.8 star average across 640 reviews, tied for the highest rating in this batch.

The blade measures 9.5 inches and the saw weighs a listed 185 grams, making it one of the lighter tools in this lineup. Overall dimensions are listed as 23.6 inches long by 3.75 inches wide by 1 inch high.

At 50 units bought in the last month, recent demand is on the lower end of this batch, though the review count and rating both clear ToolHandle's quality floor.

Pros

  • 4.8 star rating, tied for the highest in this batch
  • High speed steel blade
  • Wood handle
  • Light at 185 grams

Cons

  • Only 50 units bought last month, the lower end of demand in this batch
  • Priced at $38.49 for a 9.5 inch blade
  • 9.5 inch blade is shorter than several other saws in this lineup

Specifications

MaterialHigh Speed Steel
HandleWood
Length9.5 Inches
Weight185 Grams
Dimensions23.6"L x 3.75"W x 1"H

Performance notes

The 9.5 inch high speed steel blade and 185 gram weight make this a lighter, more compact general handsaw compared with the longer, heavier saws in this batch.

What buyers say

640 reviews at a 4.8 star average shows a small but very satisfied buyer base for this wood handled saw.

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Frequently asked questions

What handle material does the Gyokucho 651 use?

Wood, per the listed specs.

How much does it weigh?

185 grams, according to the product listing.

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