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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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TopMan | Double Edge Flush Cut Saw 150mm

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TopMan Double Edge Flush Cut Saw 150mm Features double-sided replaceable blade. Zero set on teeth for fast, clean flush trimming of plugs, dowel...

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TopMan | Z-Saw Replacement Blade for Dozuki Saw Piercing 150mm

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Replacement Blade for Dozuki Saw English Piercing 150mm  Special piercing tooth with 38mm maximum cutting depth of the blade can cut a slot in the...

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TopMan | Dozuki Z-Saw Hardwood 150mm

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TopMan Dozuki Z-Saw Hardwood 150mm The standard length for general use and larger stock. Specially developed for hardwoods. Although the trapezoid...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Fine H-225

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TopMan Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Fine H-225 The finest single-edged saw without a spine along the blade back is designed for making deep cuts for ...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Universal H-250

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Thin saw blade with specially ground universal teeth (for rip, cross, slant cutting) is ideal for fine woodworks on conventional sawn wood, plywoo...

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TopMan | Dozuki Z-Saw Fine 240mm

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TopMan Dozuki Z-Saw Fine 240mm The standard length for general use and larger stock. Ideal for extremely intricate and precise work , such as Dov...

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TopMan | Z-Saw Carpenters Ryoba 250mm

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TopMan Z-Saw Carpenters Ryoba 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and rip cutting...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm

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TopMan Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm Once the indispensable armor of Japanese professional carpenters, convenient when both cross and rip cutting...

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TopMan | Z-Saw Cross with Pistol Handle 265mm

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TopMan Z-Saw Cross with Pistol Handle 265mm The flagship of Z-saw carpentry saw – Ideal for cross-cutting conventional sawn wood, plywood, laminat...

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Topman Replacement Blade for Z-Saw Cross H-265

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The flagship of Z-saw carpentry saw – Ideal for cross cutting conventional sawn wood, plywood, laminated board, etc. Blade Length 265mm Pitch...

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Topman | ZetSaw VIII 265 Replacement Blade

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Ideal for Construction woodworkers and Carpenters for cutting Cross Laminated Boards and timbers of various dimensions regardless of grain directi...

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Topman | ZetSaw V-Handy 200 Carpentry Saw Replacement Blade

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Saw blade with combination teeth for Cross, Rip and Slant Cutting plywood, laminated wood and various solid woods. Tapered blade toe with 200mm lo...

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Topman | ZetSaw Universal H-250 Replacement Blade

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Thin saw blade with specially ground universal teeth(for rip, cross, slant cutting) is ideal for fine woodworks on conventional sawn wood, plywood...

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Topman | ZetSaw Tuck-in Carpentry P-240 Replacement Blade

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Ideal for precise wood works on sawn wood, plywood, laminated wood, composit panel etc.

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Topman | ZetSaw Spare Blade 333

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Sturdy saw blade with tough universal saw teeth (for rip, cross, slant cutting) is deal for heavy duty construction woodworks.

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Topman | ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade

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ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade Specially designed robust and sharp teeth are ideal for cutting hard woods like Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

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Topman | ZetSaw Dozuki Saw Fine Blade 150mm

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

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Topman | ZetSaw Dozuki Handy 150 Fine Craft Replacement Blade

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ZetSaw Dozuki Handy 150 Fine Craft Ideal for precision cutting of various wooden- and Aluminium moldings and trims.

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Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross H-250 Replacement Blade

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The ZetSaw Carpenters Cross H-250 is a Premium Japanese Hand Saw that is designed for precise and fine cross cutting in solid wood. Blade ...

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Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 RPL Blade

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Convex contour line of the blade can cut wood deeply without slipping in the kerf, and easily achieve a straight bottom line of various half-lap j...

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Topman | ZetSaw Cross Fine H-225 Replacement Blade

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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.

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Topman | ZetSaw Ryoba Speed Saw Blade 250mm

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

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Rip Fine H-250

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Graduated Sharp Teeth and Narrow Saw Set are Ideal for Cutting Along the Grain of either Soft or Hard Wood. The finest Rip cutting saw in Z-saw ra...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Tuck-In Carpentry P-240

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Ideal for precise wood works on sawn wood, plywood, laminated wood and composite panel. Blade Length 240mm Pitch 1.75mm (15TPI) Thickness 0...

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