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Hand Saws

Hand saws cut wood by hand for joinery, trimming and general carpentry.  Choose rip saws for cutting along the grain and crosscut saws for cutting across it.  Bowsaws, coping saws and veneer saws serve specialised purposes.

What are hand saws used for?
Hand saws are used to cut wood, plastic, and occasionally metal without the need for power tools. They are essential in carpentry, framing, joinery, and DIY for making straight or curved cuts, trimming materials to size, and shaping components where precision or portability is required.

What types of hand saws are available and how do they differ?
There are many types, each suited for specific cutting tasks:

  • Panel saws – general-purpose wood saws with large blades for long, straight cuts

  • Back saws (e.g. tenon saws) – reinforced spine for fine joinery work

  • Coping and fret saws – narrow blades for intricate curves and cutouts

  • Japanese saws – pull-stroke saws for clean, controlled cutting with minimal effort

  • Keyhole or compass saws – pointed blades for interior cuts or tight curves
    Choosing the right saw depends on the material, desired cut type, and accuracy needed.

How do I get clean, accurate cuts with a hand saw?

  • Use the right saw for the job (e.g. fine-toothed for soft cuts, coarse for fast rip cuts)

  • Mark your cut line clearly and use a saw guide or square to stay straight

  • Start with short, light strokes to establish a groove, then use longer strokes with even pressure

  • Keep the blade sharp and store it dry and protected to prevent rust and dulling
    With proper technique and care, hand saws deliver smooth, controlled results without the noise or setup of power tools.

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Jorgensen | Jab Saw, Bi-Metal, Coarse (Online Only) - Toolcraft
R 281.75
R 281.75 - R 281.75
R 281.75
R 220.00
R 220.00 - R 220.00
R 220.00

Jorgensen | Jab Saw Bi-Metal Coarse 152mm 8Tpi

Jorgensen

Bi-Metal Coarse Jab Saw Saw quickly and safely with Jorgensen’s 6‑inch jab saw The unique bi‑metal blade design offers three times the cuttin...

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R 281.75
R 281.75 - R 281.75
R 281.75
R 220.00
R 220.00 - R 220.00
R 220.00
Jorgensen |Pro Double Edge Pull Saw 250mm-Toolcraft
Jorgensen |Pro Double Edge Pull Saw 250mm-Toolcraft
R 1,061.45
R 1,061.45 - R 1,061.45
R 1,061.45
R 828.00
R 828.00 - R 828.00
R 828.00

Jorgensen |Pro Double Edge Pull Saw 250mm

Pony Jorgensen

Jorgensen Pro Double Edge Pull Saw Spare Blade 250mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws t...

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R 1,061.45
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R 1,061.45
R 828.00
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R 828.00
Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw Double Edge 240mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw Double Edge 240mm-Toolcraft
R 770.00 - R 770.00
R 770.00
R 770.00
R 770.00 - R 770.00
R 770.00

Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw Double Edge 240mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we design...

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R 770.00 - R 770.00
R 770.00
R 770.00
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R 770.00
Temple Tool | Kataba Pull Saw Single Edge 265mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Kataba Pull Saw Single Edge 265mm-Toolcraft
R 729.99 - R 729.99
R 729.99
R 729.99
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R 729.99

Temple Tool | Kataba Pull Saw Single Edge 265mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we designed...

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R 729.99
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R 729.99
Jorgensen | Hand Saw Coarse 380mm 8tpi (Online Only) - Toolcraft
R 313.62
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R 313.62
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

Jorgensen | Hand Saw Coarse 380mm 8Tpi

Jorgensen

Coarse 380mm Handsaw Tackle your project’s cuts with Jorgensen’s 15‑inch coarse handsaw With triple‑ground teeth, this handsaw enables fast a...

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R 313.62
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R 313.62
R 249.00
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R 249.00
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Crosscut 240mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Crosscut 240mm-Toolcraft
R 1,175.00 - R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
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R 1,175.00

Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Crosscut 240mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we designed...

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R 1,175.00 - R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
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R 1,175.00
Jorgensen | Folding Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 150mm-Toolcraft
Jorgensen | Folding Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 150mm-Toolcraft
R 1,021.20
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R 1,021.20
R 799.00
R 799.00 - R 799.00
R 799.00

Jorgensen | Folding Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 150mm

Pony Jorgensen

Jorgensen Folding Dovetail Pull Saw 150mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that cut on the push...

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R 1,021.20
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R 1,021.20
R 799.00
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R 799.00
TOTAL | Wood Saw 180mm Folding 7tpi THFSW1806-Toolcraft
R 139.00 - R 139.00
R 139.00
R 139.00
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R 139.00

TOTAL | Wood Saw 180mm Folding 7tpi THFSW1806

TOTAL

Size: 180mm/7" Material: SK5 7tpi heat treated teeth Triple teeth (Precision ground teeth 3 edges) With hand protection function Fast cut ...

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R 139.00 - R 139.00
R 139.00
R 139.00
R 139.00 - R 139.00
R 139.00
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Rip-Cut 240mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Rip-Cut 240mm-Toolcraft
R 1,175.00 - R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00 - R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00

Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Rip-Cut 240mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we designed...

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R 1,175.00 - R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
R 1,175.00
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R 1,175.00
Eclipse | Saw Coping 70-CP1R-Toolcraft
R 1,090.00 - R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00 - R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00

Eclipse | Saw Coping 70-CP1R

Eclipse

Coping Saw 70-CP1R A coping saw is used for cutting out curved shapes in wood Blade can be swiveled to cut at any angle Blade is tensioned...

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R 1,090.00 - R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00
R 1,090.00
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R 1,090.00
Tork Craft | Saw Set Hand/Back/Job Saw Nylon Bag 3Pc-Toolcraft
R 533.03
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R 533.03
R 416.00
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R 416.00

Tork Craft | Saw Set Hand/Back/Job Saw Nylon Bag 3Pc

Tork Craft

3Pc Hand saw, Back saw & Job saw in a handy nylon bag

R 533.03
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R 533.03
R 416.00
R 416.00 - R 416.00
R 416.00
Jorgensen |Pro Double Edge Pull Saw Spare Blade 250mm-Toolcraft
R 611.80
R 611.80 - R 611.80
R 611.80
R 412.00
R 412.00 - R 412.00
R 412.00

Jorgensen |Pro Double Edge Pull Saw Spare Blade 250mm

Pony Jorgensen

Jorgensen Pro Double Edge Pull Saw Spare Blade 250mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that cut ...

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R 611.80
R 611.80 - R 611.80
R 611.80
R 412.00
R 412.00 - R 412.00
R 412.00
Topman | ZetSaw Dozuki Saw Fine Blade 150mm-Toolcraft
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00

Topman | ZetSaw Dozuki Saw Fine Blade 150mm

TopMan

  This replacement blade is for the Dozuki “Z” saw that features the precision and durability of tensioned high carbon steel blades which are easi...

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R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Universal-Cut 150mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Universal-Cut 150mm-Toolcraft
R 960.00 - R 960.00
R 960.00
R 960.00
R 960.00 - R 960.00
R 960.00

Temple Tool | Dozuki Pull Saw Fine Universal-Cut 150mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we design...

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R 960.00 - R 960.00
R 960.00
R 960.00
R 960.00 - R 960.00
R 960.00
Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw | Double Edge | 180mm-Toolcraft
Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw | Double Edge | 180mm-Toolcraft
R 675.00 - R 675.00
R 675.00
R 675.00
R 675.00 - R 675.00
R 675.00

Temple Tool | Ryoba Pull Saw | Double Edge | 180mm

Temple Tool Co

In Japanese “Dozuki” translates to “tenon shoulder” and typically come with crosscut teeth to make tenon shoulder crosscuts. However, we designed...

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R 675.00 - R 675.00
R 675.00
R 675.00
R 675.00 - R 675.00
R 675.00
Dremel | Compact Saw (Launch Q3)-Toolcraft
Dremel | Compact Saw (Launch Q3)-Toolcraft
R 2,799.00
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R 2,799.00
R 2,709.00
R 2,709.00 - R 2,709.00
R 2,709.00

Dremel | Compact Saw (Launch Q3)

Dremel

Compact Saw (Launch Q3) Perfect for those quick, precise cuts that can make all the difference in your DIY projects. Its compact size means it w...

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R 2,799.00
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R 2,799.00
R 2,709.00
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R 2,709.00
Olfa | Bushcraft Saw Sand Colour-Toolcraft
Olfa | Bushcraft Saw Sand Colour-Toolcraft
R 602.60
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R 602.60
R 479.00
R 479.00 - R 479.00
R 479.00

Olfa | Bushcraft Saw Sand Colour

Olfa

The Olfa bushcraft Saw Sand Colour is a compact, 134g, foldable Japanese pull saw designed for outdoor, camping, and bushcraft use. It features a ...

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R 602.60
R 602.60 - R 602.60
R 602.60
R 479.00
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R 479.00
Jorgensen | Pro Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 240mm-Toolcraft
Jorgensen | Pro Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 240mm-Toolcraft
R 1,021.20
R 1,021.20 - R 1,021.20
R 1,021.20
R 699.00
R 699.00 - R 699.00
R 699.00

Jorgensen | Pro Dovetail Pull Saw DOZUKI - 240mm

Pony Jorgensen

Jorgensen Pro Dovetail Pull Saw 240mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that cut on the push str...

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R 1,021.20
R 1,021.20 - R 1,021.20
R 1,021.20
R 699.00
R 699.00 - R 699.00
R 699.00
Jorgensen | Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm-Toolcraft
R 281.75
R 281.75 - R 281.75
R 281.75
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00

Jorgensen | Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm

Pony Jorgensen

Jorgensen Pro Double Edge Flush Cut Saw Spare Blade 125mm Japanese saws are the best known pull saws. Unlike most traditional European saws that...

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R 281.75
R 281.75 - R 281.75
R 281.75
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
Stanley | Fatmax Tenon Backsaw 300mm 13TPI-Toolcraft
Stanley | Fatmax Tenon Backsaw 300mm 13TPI-Toolcraft
R 375.00 - R 375.00
R 375.00
R 375.00
R 375.00 - R 375.00
R 375.00

Stanley | Fatmax Tenon Backsaw 300mm 13TPI

Stanley

The STANLEY FATMAX 350mm 13 TPI Tenon Saw is expertly crafted to deliver smooth, accurate cuts with ease. Designed for both professionals and D...

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R 375.00 - R 375.00
R 375.00
R 375.00
R 375.00 - R 375.00
R 375.00
Stanley | Saw Carpenter JETCUT 500mm H/D 11tpi-Toolcraft
Stanley | Saw Carpenter JETCUT 500mm H/D 11tpi-Toolcraft
R 625.00 - R 625.00
R 625.00
R 625.00
R 625.00 - R 625.00
R 625.00

Stanley | Saw Carpenter JETCUT 500mm H/D 11tpi

Stanley

500mm JETCUT Carpenter Saw Offering the perfect combination of speed, durability, comfort, precision and control, the next generation STANLEY JE...

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R 625.00 - R 625.00
R 625.00
R 625.00
R 625.00 - R 625.00
R 625.00
Bosch Professional | Circular Hand Saw GKS130-Toolcraft
R 1,549.02
R 1,549.02 - R 1,549.02
R 1,549.02
R 1,389.00
R 1,389.00 - R 1,389.00
R 1,389.00

Bosch Professional | Circular Hand Saw GKS130

Bosch

The professional blue power tools and accessories from Bosch are developed for professionals. Bosch creates new innovations in power tools ...

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R 1,549.02
R 1,549.02 - R 1,549.02
R 1,549.02
R 1,389.00
R 1,389.00 - R 1,389.00
R 1,389.00
Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm-Toolcraft
Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm-Toolcraft
R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00
R 429.00
R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00

Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm

TopMan

TopMan ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and r...

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R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00
R 429.00
R 429.00 - R 429.00
R 429.00
Topman | ZetSaw Cross Fine H-225 Replacement Blade-Toolcraft
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Topman | ZetSaw Cross Fine H-225 Replacement Blade

TopMan

The finest single edged saw without a spine along the blade back is designed for making deep cuts for wood joineries or other precise woodwork.

R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

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