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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 | Dovetail Pull Saw Spare Blade DOZUKI - 150mm-Toolcraft
R 509.45
R 509.45 - R 509.45
R 509.45
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

Jorgensen | Dovetail Pull Saw Spare Blade DOZUKI - 150mm

Pony Jorgensen

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

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R 509.45
R 509.45 - R 509.45
R 509.45
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
TopMan | Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm-Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 799.00
R 799.00 - R 799.00
R 799.00

TopMan | Zetsaw Ryoba Speed Saw 250mm

TopMan

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

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 799.00
R 799.00 - R 799.00
R 799.00
Lynx | 3ft One Man Crosscut Saw (Great American Tooth)-Toolcraft
R 3,399.00
R 3,399.00 - R 3,399.00
R 3,399.00
R 3,299.00
R 3,299.00 - R 3,299.00
R 3,299.00

Lynx | 3ft One Man Crosscut Saw (Great American Tooth)

Lynx

    The latest addition to our one man crosscut saw family, the champion tooth pattern is a style of tooth pattern that has cutter teeth th...

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R 3,399.00
R 3,399.00 - R 3,399.00
R 3,399.00
R 3,299.00
R 3,299.00 - R 3,299.00
R 3,299.00
Lynx | 3ft One Man Crosscut Saw (Champion Tooth)-Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 2,929.00
R 2,929.00 - R 2,929.00
R 2,929.00

Lynx | 3ft One Man Crosscut Saw (Champion Tooth)

Thomas Flinn

  Thomas Flinn & Company's Lynx One Man Crosscut saw is made for cutting logs and beams. It has a large beech primary handle and an auxiliary ...

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 2,929.00
R 2,929.00 - R 2,929.00
R 2,929.00
TopMan | Zetsaw Tuck-In Carpentry P-240-Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 829.00
R 829.00 - R 829.00
R 829.00

TopMan | Zetsaw Tuck-In Carpentry P-240

TopMan

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

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 829.00
R 829.00 - R 829.00
R 829.00
TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Rip Fine H-250-Toolcraft
R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 649.00
R 649.00 - R 649.00
R 649.00

TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Rip Fine H-250

TopMan

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 r...

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R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 649.00
R 649.00 - R 649.00
R 649.00
Topman | ZetSaw Universal H-250 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 Universal H-250 Replacement Blade

TopMan

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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R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
Stanley | Hacksaw 24tpi - 300mm-Toolcraft
Stanley | Hacksaw 24tpi - 300mm-Toolcraft
R 350.00 - R 350.00
R 350.00
R 350.00
R 350.00 - R 350.00
R 350.00

Stanley | Hacksaw 24tpi - 300mm

Stanley

The STANLEY Enclosed Grip Hacksaw is designed for exceptional cutting efficiency and versatility. Whether tackling vertical or horizontal cuts, t...

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R 350.00 - R 350.00
R 350.00
R 350.00
R 350.00 - R 350.00
R 350.00
Stanley | Saw Set Utility 3 In 1-Toolcraft
Stanley | Saw Set Utility 3 In 1-Toolcraft
R 410.00 - R 410.00
R 410.00
R 410.00
R 410.00 - R 410.00
R 410.00

Stanley | Saw Set Utility 3 In 1

Stanley

3-In-1 Utility Saw Ergonomically designed handle made with glass-filled, high-strength nylon to support six different blade positions No tool...

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R 410.00 - R 410.00
R 410.00
R 410.00
R 410.00 - R 410.00
R 410.00
Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 RPL Blade-Toolcraft
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00

Topman | ZetSaw Carpenters Cross Convex H-265 RPL Blade

TopMan

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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R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
Topman | ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade-Toolcraft
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

Topman | ZetSaw Hardwood H-250 Replacement Blade

TopMan

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

R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
Topman | ZetSaw VIII 265 Replacement Blade-Toolcraft
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00

Topman | ZetSaw VIII 265 Replacement Blade

TopMan

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

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R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 219.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
Topman | ZetSaw Spare Blade 333-Toolcraft
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Topman | ZetSaw Spare Blade 333

TopMan

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

R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
Topman | ZetSaw Tuck-in Carpentry P-240 Replacement Blade-Toolcraft
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

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

TopMan

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

R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

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