Wood Hand Saws
Get the precision you need for every cut. Our range of wood hand saws covers everything from heavy-duty ripping to delicate joinery. Whether you prefer the robust control of a Western push saw or the effortless thin kerf of a Japanese saw, you will find the right tool here to suit your specific timber tasks. Browse our selection of specialised dovetail saws, tenon saws, and general-purpose panel saws today.
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Pegas Regular Coping Blades - 20 TPI
SKU: PEG-90-552SKU:PEG-90-552Product Code:PEG-90-552Inc GSTRegular price $6.80Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $6.80Inc GSTRegular price $6.80Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $6.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas Skip Tooth Coping Blades - 18 TPI
SKU: PEG-90-550SKU:PEG-90-550Product Code:PEG-90-550Inc GSTRegular price $7.30Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $7.30Inc GSTRegular price $7.30Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $7.30Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas Regular Coping Blades - 10 TPI
SKU: PEG-90-554SKU:PEG-90-554Product Code:PEG-90-554Inc GSTRegular price $8.00Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $8.00Inc GSTRegular price $8.00Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $8.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas Regular Coping Blades - 15 TPI
SKU: PEG-90-553SKU:PEG-90-553Product Code:PEG-90-553Inc GSTRegular price $8.10Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $8.10Inc GSTRegular price $8.10Regular priceUnit price / per$9.00Sale price $8.10Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Replacement Blade for CPT-350 - 18TPi
SKU: CPT-350-18TSKU:CPT-350-18TProduct Code:CPT-350-18TInc GSTRegular price $15.80Regular priceUnit price / per$23.00Sale price $15.80Inc GSTRegular price $15.80Regular priceUnit price / per$23.00Sale price $15.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Replacement Blade for CPT-550 - 18TPi
SKU: CPT-550-18TSKU:CPT-550-18TProduct Code:CPT-550-18TInc GSTRegular price $19.30Regular priceUnit price / per$28.00Sale price $19.30Inc GSTRegular price $19.30Regular priceUnit price / per$28.00Sale price $19.30Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Replacement Blade for CPT-550 - 24TPi
SKU: CPT-550-24TSKU:CPT-550-24TProduct Code:CPT-550-24TInc GSTRegular price $21.00Regular priceUnit price / per$30.00Sale price $21.00Inc GSTRegular price $21.00Regular priceUnit price / per$30.00Sale price $21.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Replacement Blade for CPTC-600 - 24TPi
SKU: CPTC-600-24TSKU:CPTC-600-24TProduct Code:CPTC-600-24TInc GSTRegular price $29.20Regular priceUnit price / per$34.00Sale price $29.20Inc GSTRegular price $29.20Regular priceUnit price / per$34.00Sale price $29.20Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
PAX Mini Scraper Set
SKU: PAX-MSSSKU:PAX-MSSProduct Code:PAX-MSSInc GSTRegular price $32.30Regular priceUnit price / per$41.00Sale price $32.30Inc GSTRegular price $32.30Regular priceUnit price / per$41.00Sale price $32.30Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas HD Coping Saw
SKU: PEG-49-711SKU:PEG-49-711Product Code:PEG-49-711Inc GSTRegular price $34.20Regular priceUnit price / per$38.00Sale price $34.20Inc GSTRegular price $34.20Regular priceUnit price / per$38.00Sale price $34.20Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas Deep Fret Saw
SKU: PEG-49-739SKU:PEG-49-739Product Code:PEG-49-739Inc GSTRegular price $40.50Regular priceUnit price / per$45.00Sale price $40.50Inc GSTRegular price $40.50Regular priceUnit price / per$45.00Sale price $40.50Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax Crosscut Razor Saw
SKU: PAX-PR6SKU:PAX-PR6Product Code:PAX-PR6Inc GSTRegular price $45.90Regular priceUnit price / per$51.00Sale price $45.90Inc GSTRegular price $45.90Regular priceUnit price / per$51.00Sale price $45.90Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax Veneer Saw
SKU: PAX-VSSKU:PAX-VSProduct Code:PAX-VSInc GSTRegular price $45.90Regular priceUnit price / per$51.00Sale price $45.90Inc GSTRegular price $45.90Regular priceUnit price / per$51.00Sale price $45.90Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 8" Gents Saw
SKU: PAX-G8SKU:PAX-G8Product Code:PAX-G8Inc GSTRegular price $49.80Regular priceUnit price / per$58.00Sale price $49.80Inc GSTRegular price $49.80Regular priceUnit price / per$58.00Sale price $49.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Detail Flush cut Saw Single Edge
SKU: 05K34-10SKU:05K34-10Product Code:05K34-10Inc GSTRegular price $54.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $54.00Inc GSTRegular price $54.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $54.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax Guitar Fret Saw
SKU: PAX-GS1SKU:PAX-GS1Product Code:PAX-GS1Inc GSTRegular price $61.20Regular priceUnit price / per$68.00Sale price $61.20Inc GSTRegular price $61.20Regular priceUnit price / per$68.00Sale price $61.20Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Magnetic Saw Guide - 200mm (8.0")
SKU: 05T20-01SKU:05T20-01Product Code:05T20-01Inc GSTRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $68.00Inc GSTRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $68.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pegas Premium Swiss Jewellers Saw Frame
SKU: PEG-49-721SKU:PEG-49-721Product Code:PEG-49-721Inc GSTRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price / per$85.00Sale price $68.00Inc GSTRegular price $68.00Regular priceUnit price / per$85.00Sale price $68.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Maruyoshi Japanese Micro Razor Saw
SKU: JSF-1SKU:JSF-1Product Code:JSF-1Inc GSTRegular price $72.80Regular priceUnit price / per$80.90Sale price $72.80Inc GSTRegular price $72.80Regular priceUnit price / per$80.90Sale price $72.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Adjustable Saw Depth Stop
SKU: 05G45-10SKU:05G45-10Product Code:05G45-10Inc GSTRegular price $74.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $74.00Inc GSTRegular price $74.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $74.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Compact Mitre Box - 350mm Blade
SKU: CPT-350SKU:CPT-350Product Code:CPT-350Inc GSTRegular price $77.40Regular priceUnit price / per$89.00Sale price $77.40Inc GSTRegular price $77.40Regular priceUnit price / per$89.00Sale price $77.40Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Optional 2" Capacity Clamps - Pair
SKU: 05J50-09SKU:05J50-09Product Code:05J50-09Inc GSTRegular price $81.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $81.00Inc GSTRegular price $81.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $81.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Magnetic Saw Guide - 356mm (14")
SKU: 05T20-04SKU:05T20-04Product Code:05T20-04Inc GSTRegular price $85.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $85.00Inc GSTRegular price $85.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $85.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Compact Mitre Box - 550mm Blade
SKU: CPT-550SKU:CPT-550Product Code:CPT-550Inc GSTRegular price $94.80Regular priceUnit price / per$109.00Sale price $94.80Inc GSTRegular price $94.80Regular priceUnit price / per$109.00Sale price $94.80Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Saw File Holder
SKU: 05G46-01SKU:05G46-01Product Code:05G46-01Inc GSTRegular price $98.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $98.00Inc GSTRegular price $98.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $98.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Right Angle Saw Guide
SKU: 05T04-01SKU:05T04-01Product Code:05T04-01Inc GSTRegular price $98.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $98.00Inc GSTRegular price $98.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $98.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Mitre Box - 600mm Blade
SKU: CPTC-600SKU:CPTC-600Product Code:CPTC-600Inc GSTRegular price $112.00Regular priceUnit price / per$139.00Sale price $112.00Inc GSTRegular price $112.00Regular priceUnit price / per$139.00Sale price $112.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Gents Crosscut Saw - 22TPi
SKU: 05T10-05SKU:05T10-05Product Code:05T10-05Inc GSTRegular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $135.00Inc GSTRegular price $135.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $135.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Saw Set
SKU: 05K03-10SKU:05K03-10Product Code:05K03-10Inc GSTRegular price $165.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $165.00Inc GSTRegular price $165.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $165.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Small Crosscut Saw - 16tpi
SKU: 05T06-01SKU:05T06-01Product Code:05T06-01Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Finecut Dovetail Saw - 20TPi
SKU: 05T05-05SKU:05T05-05Product Code:05T05-05Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Small Fine-Tooth 22TPI Cross Cut Saw
SKU: 05T06-05SKU:05T06-05Product Code:05T06-05Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Inc GSTRegular price $182.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $182.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Standard Dovetail Saw - 14TPi
SKU: 05T05-01SKU:05T05-01Product Code:05T05-01Inc GSTRegular price $187.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $187.00Inc GSTRegular price $187.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $187.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Crosscut Carcass Saw - 14 TPi
SKU: 05T07-01SKU:05T07-01Product Code:05T07-01Inc GSTRegular price $192.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $192.00Inc GSTRegular price $192.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $192.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Rip Carcass Saw - 12 TPi
SKU: 05T07-05SKU:05T07-05Product Code:05T07-05Inc GSTRegular price $192.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $192.00Inc GSTRegular price $192.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $192.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 8" Dovetail Saw
SKU: PAX-D8SKU:PAX-D8Product Code:PAX-D8Inc GSTRegular price $211.00Regular priceUnit price / per$249.00Sale price $211.00Inc GSTRegular price $211.00Regular priceUnit price / per$249.00Sale price $211.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 12" Tenon Saw
SKU: PAX-T12SKU:PAX-T12Product Code:PAX-T12Inc GSTRegular price $215.00Regular priceUnit price / per$239.00Sale price $215.00Inc GSTRegular price $215.00Regular priceUnit price / per$239.00Sale price $215.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 26" Crosscut Handsaw
SKU: PAX-26SKU:PAX-26Product Code:PAX-26Inc GSTRegular price $220.00Regular priceUnit price / per$259.00Sale price $220.00Inc GSTRegular price $220.00Regular priceUnit price / per$259.00Sale price $220.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 22" Crosscut Handsaw
SKU: PAX-22SKU:PAX-22Product Code:PAX-22Inc GSTRegular price $220.00Regular priceUnit price / per$245.00Sale price $220.00Inc GSTRegular price $220.00Regular priceUnit price / per$245.00Sale price $220.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Replacement Blade Set for Mitre Trimmer
SKU: CT-MT BLADESKU:CT-MT BLADEProduct Code:CT-MT BLADEInc GSTRegular price $223.00Regular priceUnit price / per$248.00Sale price $223.00Inc GSTRegular price $223.00Regular priceUnit price / per$248.00Sale price $223.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Pax 26" RIP Handsaw - 4.5Tpi
SKU: PAX-26-4.5SKU:PAX-26-4.5Product Code:PAX-26-4.5Inc GSTRegular price $233.00Regular priceUnit price / per$259.00Sale price $233.00Inc GSTRegular price $233.00Regular priceUnit price / per$259.00Sale price $233.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Rip Saw
SKU: 05T14-01SKU:05T14-01Product Code:05T14-01Inc GSTRegular price $288.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $288.00Inc GSTRegular price $288.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $288.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Veritas Crosscut Tenon Saw
SKU: 05T14-05SKU:05T14-05Product Code:05T14-05Inc GSTRegular price $288.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $288.00Inc GSTRegular price $288.00Regular priceUnit price / per$0.00Sale price $288.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist -
Carbatec Mitre Trimmer
SKU: CT-MTSKU:CT-MTProduct Code:CT-MTInc GSTRegular price $472.00Regular priceUnit price / per$525.00Sale price $472.00Inc GSTRegular price $472.00Regular priceUnit price / per$525.00Sale price $472.00Add to Wishlist Added to Wishlist
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Selecting the Right Hand Saw
Hand saw selection affects both cut quality and dimensional accuracy. One of the key differences between saws is tooth configuration. Rip saws feature teeth filed like chisels, designed to cut effectively with the grain of the timber. This geometry allows for rapid material removal but leaves a rougher surface.
In contrast, crosscut saws have teeth filed like knife points, which sever wood fibres cleanly across the grain. If you are preparing stock for fine furniture, understanding this difference ensures you don't tear out grain or waste energy. Additionally, pay attention to Teeth Per Inch (TPI). A lower TPI (4–8) cuts aggressively and fast, ideal for breaking down rough stock. A higher TPI (14–20) cuts more slowly but leaves a polished surface, essential for visible joints.
Western vs. Japanese Style Hand Saws
Woodworkers generally fall into two camps regarding saw style, though many keep both in their kit. Western saws cut on the push stroke. They typically feature a thicker steel plate and a heavy handle, allowing you to put your body weight behind the cut. This style offers excellent stability and is often preferred for cutting tough hardwoods or using mitre saws & boxes where rigidity is key.
Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke. Because the blade is under tension during the cut, the steel can be much thinner. This results in a narrower kerf (width of cut), requiring significantly less effort to remove material. The pull-stroke action offers superior control for intricate tasks, making them a favourite for fine joinery. If you need to cut flush against a surface without damaging it, specific specialty saws in the Japanese style are often the best choice.
Maintaining Your Woodworking Saws
A high-quality hand saw is an investment that can last a lifetime with simple care. Rust is the enemy of sharp teeth; always wipe your blade down with a light machine oil or camellia oil after use. Avoid throwing your saw into a toolbox where the teeth can strike other metal tools. A saw case or a simple magnetic rack is a safer storage option.
Using the correct saw for the material is also vital. Never use a fine joinery saw on abrasive composite materials like plywood or MDF unless it has hardened teeth designed for that purpose, as the glues will dull a standard steel blade rapidly. For those using traditional steel saws, regular touch-ups with the correct file will keep your cuts crisp and effortless. To keep your saws performing at their best, browse our hand saw accessories for maintenance supplies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a rip cut and a crosscut hand saw?
Rip cut saws have teeth shaped like chisels to cut with the wood grain, while crosscut saws have knifelike teeth designed to slice across the wood fibres cleanly.
Why should I choose a Japanese pull saw over a Western push saw?
Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, allowing for thinner blades and a narrower kerf. This requires less physical effort and often provides greater precision for fine joinery compared to the push-stroke Western style.
How do I choose the correct TPI (Teeth Per Inch) for my project?
Choose a low TPI (4–8) for fast, rough cuts in thick timber. Choose a high TPI (12–20+) for fine, slow cuts where a smooth finish is required, such as in joinery.
Can these wood hand saws be resharpened?
Traditional steel saws can be resharpened with a file. However, many modern saws, particularly Japanese styles with impulse-hardened teeth, are not designed to be resharpened and require blade replacement when dull.
Which hand saw for wood is best for cutting dovetails and fine joinery?A dedicated dovetail saw is best. These typically have a high TPI, a thin blade plate for a fine kerf, and a rigid back (like a tenon saw) to ensure straight, accurate cuts.