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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) - BPM Toolcraft
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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 cutting li...

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TopMan | Double Edge Flush Cut Saw 150mm

TopMan

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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Pony | Saw Double Edge Pull 250mm 17tpi + 6-8tpi

Pony Jorgensen

250mm Double Edge Pull Saw These Pony Jorgenson Double Edged Pull Saws have a highly flexible blade for flush 7 finish cuts. This 10” single blad...

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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 that cu...

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Jorgensen | Hand Saw Coarse 380mm 8tpi (Online Only) - BPM Toolcraft
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Jorgensen | Hand Saw Coarse 380mm 8Tpi

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

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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

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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 designed...

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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 s...

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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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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 by tu...

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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 strok...

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Stanley | Saw Carpenter JETCUT 550mm H/D 7tpi

Stanley

550mm Carpenter JETCUT Saw Offering the perfect combination of speed, durability, comfort, precision and control, the next generation STANLEY JETC...

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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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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 designed...

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TopMan | Dozuki Z-Saw Hardwood 150mm

TopMan

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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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 o...

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TopMan | Zetsaw Carpenters Cross Fine H-225

TopMan

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

TopMan

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 | Zetsaw Carpenters Universal H-250

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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TopMan | Dozuki Z-Saw Fine 240mm

TopMan

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

TopMan

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

TopMan

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

TopMan

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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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 on...

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