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1. 
   DRBWWing | Dec 02, 2020 11:42am | #1

   Seems to me in principle, any saw should be "straight". 2mm doesn't seem like it should matter.

   Now I've got to check mine :-)

2. 
   benjaminallen | Dec 02, 2020 12:52pm | #2

   Hello,

   I own a slightly smaller ryoba saw then the one you have, and it's blade appears to be perfectly straight. You could make a few test cuts in some scrap to see if the blade binds or buckles.

   Although I agree with Robert that I doubt it would be a problem, I would contact Lee Valley and ask for a exchange just to be safe.

   Best of luck with your new saw,
   Benjamin

3. 
   _mj_ | Dec 02, 2020 01:01pm | #3

   You made me wonder about mine... I pulled the blade from the handle and it is dead straight & flat. Different maker, but that's what I found.

4. 
   john_c2 | Dec 02, 2020 05:21pm | #4

   Those blades are super thin. They can get bowed just from storage, especially if the are stored upright, leaning.

   If it was me, I would gently roll out the bend in the opposite direction. Chances are, you can straighten it easily. If not, you can always return it.

   Slight bows are easy. Kinks are fatal.

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   fivebirdscustom | Dec 02, 2020 07:16pm | #5

   Also, the bow will not matter as much on a pull saw. It will matter slightly, but not as much as if it was a push cutting saw.

   But, mine are all nice and flat. I tend to hang as many of mine as I can for storage. Usually they are hanging off my work bench, to be honest. I just use them so often....

6. 
   gulfstar | Dec 02, 2020 08:59pm | #6

   Should not be difficult to straighten them.

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   AndrewSmithCanada | Dec 03, 2020 10:39am | #7

   I tried to roll it in the opposite direction of the bow, but it didn't do much. I don't want to break the saw, worrying that Lee Valley wouldn't exchange it if I do. I guess I'll try to exchange it.

   Thanks for the replies.