Best Handsaws for Trouble-Free Cutting

The saw's blade is 30" long and 3/4" wide. In general, the blade travel is pretty long and allows faster and easier cutting. Considering the type of the blade included, the tool is aimed at cutting fresh wood. Hence, if you deal with wood processing and crafting, this saw will help you stock up on workpieces. The saw blade has a Raker tooth set, i.e. one tooth bent to the right, another to the left, and the next one is straight. Therefore, the saw is suitable for cross-cutting and provides straight and accurate cuts thanks to its fine-pitch blade.

As for convenience features, we want to highlight the ergonomically shaped handle. It is made of heavy-duty plastic and is fairly large and hence offers a comfortable grip for long use. The handle features the hand guard to protect your knuckles from accidental bumping against a workpiece. We should note that the saw's frame is covered with the special paint that protects it from rusting. Moreover, the coating is shockproof, so it won't peel and crack if you drop the saw down by accident. Nevertheless, we consider the quick-change blade to be the main pro of this saw. By turning the tensioning handle anticlockwise, you can loosen and remove the blade safely. After mounting the new blade, you need to turn the control clockwise and continue working.

Generally speaking, this Bahco handsaw can be helpful to carpenters who need to cut fresh wood smoothly and change blades for cutting various materials.

The saw comes with the protective blade sheath for damage-free transportation. So, you'll be able to carry the tool anywhere without removing the blade. For more safety, you can keep the saw in the sheath with blade teeth directed inwards.

The blade of this Japanese handsaw is 9-1/2" long. One of its edges is 10 TPI and is intended for transversal cutting. The other edge accommodates teeth at 7 TPI and is more suitable for lengthwise cutting. Speaking in general, this model can be used for cutting medium-depth pieces for furniture or decor elements that usually involve dovetail jointing. Thus, you will easily make cross and lengthwise cuts for joints using this saw instead of a router or other tools. What is more, a large number of teeth provides a smooth and fast cutting. As experience shown, the Gyokucho can split a 2х2" slat within a half-minute without you putting major efforts into it.

When testing this handsaw, probably the first feature that we noticed was a convenient handle attached to its wide blade. Our experience of using this model showed that the cutting is easy as the saw does not require efforts on the push stroke, which is typical for Japanese handsaws. Using this saw, the cutting occurs mainly when you pull it, which is more natural for the muscles of your arms than pushing. With such a method, you'll get flush and direct cut and the blade will move along the cut easily. Wait, that's not all... We found that the blade teeth are hardened, hence you can't sharpen them. Though, the blade is not that easy to blunt and can be easily replaced when necessary.

Considering the above facts, we can recommend the Gyokucho to those who often handle medium-sized pieces and don't need a long blade.

We'd like to point out that the handle of this tool is quite long, 14-3/8". Moreover, it is wound with a special cord that creates a ribbed surface and provides a firm grip.

Reviewing the blade of this saw, we'd like to comment that it's made of a hard carbon steel that delivers durability together with flexibility. When giving a closer look at the blade we see that its teeth are hardened, so they can be used for a long time before getting blunt. As for the size, the blade is 8" long and the entire saw length is 17" with 9-1/2" length when folded. Another important parameter worth noting is 9 TPI teeth distance that allows for an accurate cutting. We found that the saw is able to cut a 2-1/2 - 3" branch within 20 seconds, which is a decent performance.

Using this handsaw, we figured out it has a feature, which may come in handy for campers. The matter is that the blade's spine (unsharpened edge) can be efficiently used for making fire. You can scratch a ferrocerium rod against the spine and get pretty large sparks. Along with that feature, we would like to pay credit to the incredible compactness of this saw when folded up. Such a small saw can easily fit into a knapsack or toolbox in the trunk of your car. The EverSaw won't be a hindrance to you but may come in handy anytime. Also, we'd like to mention the comfortable rubber-coated handle providing a firm and confident grip. Our experience showed that the blade is not changeable, so you'll have to buy another saw when this one loses sharpness. The good news is that the blade has long-lasting tempered teeth that are worth their price, the performance of which will definitely make you want to buy the same model again!

The features of this folding handsaw make it very useful for outdoorsmen who often go on picnics.

Cutting to the chase, the saw is designed and manufactured so to provide a convenient use and you can even hitch it to your belt or a backpack by the perforated handle. Thus, you can cut deadwood and carry it with both hands while carrying the saw hooked to your belt.

The blade of this saw is 15" long and it's enough for household use. Cutting a wooden bar or a bough is a moment’s work with this saw. We've learnt that the saw teeth had undergone the tempering and could stay keen up to 5 times longer comparing to the untreated ones. We would like to inform you that the saw has a Raker tooth positioned at 9 TPI. Hence, the blade cuts with minimum resistance and the cutting is efficient and fast. Overall, the saw allows cutting thick branches, bars, slats and other wooden items and may be a great assistant when implementing your construction projects and doing occasional domestic jobs. However, need to note that the long pitch and smallness of the saw teeth results in reduced quality of cuts, therefore, the saw is barely suitable for precision cuts.

When figuring out how convenient this handsaw is, we experienced its high sawing speed and great comfort. These benefits are provided by the handle and its rubber cover. After taking this saw in your hands,  you'll soon feel the model convenience and firmness of grip it provides. Moreover, during the use, your palm presses the supple rubber pad, which minimizes muscle fatigue. Finally, it is worth noting that there is a hole in the blade that allows hanging the saw on the wall. In such a way, you can compactly and safely store the tool.

This Stanley model is a needful assistant for any householder or handyman who values the build quality and comfortable use of tools.

The saw's handle turned out very convenient mostly because it offered a pretty useful attribute. The saw's handle has guides to measure 90° and 45° cutting angles. So, if you need to cut a piece wood at one of these angles, align the saw with the piece and trace a line along the relevant guide. That's all, no rulers and set squares are needed.

Let us give a detailed impression on the saw blade. First of all, we'd like to note that the blade is 10" long and features three-sided teeth. As the blade is quite long, it has many teeth placed at 6 TPI density. Owing to this, you can cut roughly but quickly with the saw, which is great for cutting branches. In addition, the teeth are hardened, hence they remain sharp longer than unhardened ones. Considering the mentioned features, we can confidently state that curved blade saws are best assistants for hikes. Being on a picnic or in the woods, it's nice to have a compact saw that easily cuts branches over your head.

As for convenience of use of this handsaw, we think that its large handle is one of its main advantages. To start with, the handle shape follows the shape of the blade, thus making the saw curved along the full length. Secondly, the handle is made of plastic and is coated with rubber at the bottom. Thus, the grip is firm and comfortable and your hand won't be exhausted after a long saw use. We also paid attention to the hooked end of the handle. This curve was designed to prevent the handle from slipping out of your palm, which may occur when you relax the grip on the handle with the blade getting stuck.

In general, this Corona handsaw is great for woodcutters seeking a convenient and practicable tool to keep it readily accessible.

The handle of this model features the perforation that allows you to hang the tool on a nail or hitch it to your backpack. You can also tie the saw to your wrist to prevent the tool from falling to the ground.