Hand Saws

Hand saws provide manual cutting options for trade professionals, maintenance crews, facility teams, technicians, woodworkers, and jobsite users. This category includes fine-cut, coarse-cut, hardpoint, veneer, hacksaw, and bowsaw styles for controlled work in wood, plywood, laminates, plastics, metal, and green or dry wood.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Hand Saw for the Material and Cut You Need

Start with the material: wood and sheet goods, metal, green wood, or dry wood. Then compare blade length, tooth style, cutting control, handle design, and features such as angle-marking guides, tooth protection, blade storage, or blade-change capability.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

24-Inch Fine-Cut Hand Saw24-Inch Fine-Cut Hand SawWBB22595415-Inch Hand Saw with Induction-Hardened Teeth15-Inch Hand Saw with Induction-Hardened TeethWBB325024Mini Hacksaw Frame with 6-Inch Metal-Cutting BladeMini Hacksaw Frame with 6-Inch Metal-Cutting BladeWBB3192995Hardpoint Handsaw with 22-Inch Blade and Orange HandleHardpoint Handsaw with 22-Inch Blade and Orange HandleWBB3193093
Use Cases

Match the saw to the task

Choose fine-cut and fine-finish saws for controlled, detailed wood cuts. Use coarse-cut saws for efficient wood cutting, a mini hacksaw for metal-cutting tasks, and bowsaws for green or dry wood.

How to Choose

Compare blade and tooth design

Blade lengths in this selection range from 6 inches to 30 inches. Fine teeth support smoother cuts, while coarse teeth support efficient cutting. Select raker-tooth blades for green wood and peg-tooth blades for dry wood.

Applications

Consider the workpiece

Hardpoint handsaws are represented for medium-thickness materials, including plywood, ordinary wood, fiberboard, chipboard, and plastics. A veneer saw supports plywood, laminates, plastics, and wood, including pocket-cut applications.

Additional Info

Look for handling and storage features

Comfort and control features include hardwood, ergonomic, cushion-grip, rubberized, and knuckle-protecting handles. Some models add marking guides, reusable tooth protectors, blade storage fittings, or easier blade changing.

6–30 in.Blade lengths represented

From a compact 6-inch hacksaw blade to 30-inch bowsaw blades.

32 TPIMetal-cutting blade

The mini hacksaw includes a fine-tooth 6-inch metal-cutting blade.

9-pointCoarse-cut teeth

The 20-inch coarse-cut hand saw uses 9-point steel teeth.

Up to 120 kpBlade tension

The 24-inch dry-wood bowsaw supports blade tension up to 120 kp.

Comparison Guide

Compare Hand Saw Types

Use this overview to narrow the selection by material and cutting approach.

Saw typeBest-matched material or taskFeatures represented
Fine-cut and fine-finish hand sawsControlled and detailed wood cuttingFine tooth patterns, induction-hardened teeth, deep gullets, and comfortable handles
Hardpoint and veneer sawsMedium-thickness boards, plywood, laminates, plastics, wood, and pocket cutsThicker blades, universal tooth pattern, curved cutting nose, marking guides, and tooth protectors
Mini hacksaws and bowsawsCompact metal cutting; green-wood and dry-wood cutting32 TPI metal-cutting blade; high-tension mechanisms; raker-tooth or peg-tooth blades; coated steel frames
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Material Planning

Select for wood, metal, or the condition of the wood

The saw type should reflect the material and work environment. The available styles are built around distinct cutting applications rather than one all-purpose use.

  • Fine-cut, fine-finish, coarse-cut, hardpoint, and veneer saws support different wood and sheet-material cutting needs.
  • The mini hacksaw uses a 6-inch, 32 TPI metal-cutting blade for compact metal-cutting work.
  • Green-wood bowsaws use raker-tooth blades, while dry-wood bowsaws use peg-tooth or dry-wood blade configurations.
Control and Cut Planning

Balance cutting pattern with blade length and rigidity

Tooth pattern, gullets, blade construction, and tension all influence how a saw is positioned and used during a cut.

  • Fine tooth patterns support smoother, more controlled cuts; 9-point steel teeth support coarse, efficient wood cutting.
  • Deep gullets help remove wood chips during cutting on applicable fine-cut and coarse-cut saws.
  • Thick or rigid blade bodies and thicker blade profiles help provide control and reduce side vibration.
  • High-tension bowsaw mechanisms help keep blades taut for straighter cuts.
Handling Planning

Choose features that support the way you work

Handle and convenience features vary across the selection. Consider whether the task benefits from a more comfortable grip, simple angle marking, tooth protection, or a compact frame.

  • Ergonomic, cushion-grip, rubberized, hardwood, and steel-wire handle options are represented.
  • Some saws include guides for approximate 45-degree and 90-degree marking or built-in 45-degree and 90-degree angle marking.
  • Reusable tooth protectors help protect teeth during storage or transport, and selected bowsaws include blade storage or blade-change features.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

Which hand saw type is suited to metal cutting?

The mini hacksaw is designed for metal cuts and includes a 6-inch, 32 TPI metal-cutting blade.

What is the difference between green-wood and dry-wood bowsaws?

The green-wood bowsaw uses a raker-tooth blade, while the dry-wood bowsaws use a peg-tooth blade or dry-wood blade configuration.

Which saws can help with 45-degree and 90-degree marking?

The 15-inch hand saw has built-in angle marking, and the veneer saw includes marking guides for approximate 45-degree and 90-degree marking.

What features can help support straighter cutting?

High-tension bowsaw mechanisms help keep the blade taut for straighter cuts. Thick or rigid blade construction can also help provide control or reduce side vibration.

Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Hand Saw for the Material and Cut You Need

Start with the material: wood and sheet goods, metal, green wood, or dry wood. Then compare blade length, tooth style, cutting control, handle design, and features such as angle-marking guides, tooth protection, blade storage, or blade-change capability.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

24-Inch Fine-Cut Hand Saw24-Inch Fine-Cut Hand SawWBB22595415-Inch Hand Saw with Induction-Hardened Teeth15-Inch Hand Saw with Induction-Hardened TeethWBB325024Mini Hacksaw Frame with 6-Inch Metal-Cutting BladeMini Hacksaw Frame with 6-Inch Metal-Cutting BladeWBB3192995Hardpoint Handsaw with 22-Inch Blade and Orange HandleHardpoint Handsaw with 22-Inch Blade and Orange HandleWBB3193093
Use Cases

Match the saw to the task

Choose fine-cut and fine-finish saws for controlled, detailed wood cuts. Use coarse-cut saws for efficient wood cutting, a mini hacksaw for metal-cutting tasks, and bowsaws for green or dry wood.

How to Choose

Compare blade and tooth design

Blade lengths in this selection range from 6 inches to 30 inches. Fine teeth support smoother cuts, while coarse teeth support efficient cutting. Select raker-tooth blades for green wood and peg-tooth blades for dry wood.

Applications

Consider the workpiece

Hardpoint handsaws are represented for medium-thickness materials, including plywood, ordinary wood, fiberboard, chipboard, and plastics. A veneer saw supports plywood, laminates, plastics, and wood, including pocket-cut applications.

Additional Info

Look for handling and storage features

Comfort and control features include hardwood, ergonomic, cushion-grip, rubberized, and knuckle-protecting handles. Some models add marking guides, reusable tooth protectors, blade storage fittings, or easier blade changing.

6–30 in.Blade lengths represented

From a compact 6-inch hacksaw blade to 30-inch bowsaw blades.

32 TPIMetal-cutting blade

The mini hacksaw includes a fine-tooth 6-inch metal-cutting blade.

9-pointCoarse-cut teeth

The 20-inch coarse-cut hand saw uses 9-point steel teeth.

Up to 120 kpBlade tension

The 24-inch dry-wood bowsaw supports blade tension up to 120 kp.

Comparison Guide

Compare Hand Saw Types

Use this overview to narrow the selection by material and cutting approach.

Saw typeBest-matched material or taskFeatures represented
Fine-cut and fine-finish hand sawsControlled and detailed wood cuttingFine tooth patterns, induction-hardened teeth, deep gullets, and comfortable handles
Hardpoint and veneer sawsMedium-thickness boards, plywood, laminates, plastics, wood, and pocket cutsThicker blades, universal tooth pattern, curved cutting nose, marking guides, and tooth protectors
Mini hacksaws and bowsawsCompact metal cutting; green-wood and dry-wood cutting32 TPI metal-cutting blade; high-tension mechanisms; raker-tooth or peg-tooth blades; coated steel frames
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Material Planning

Select for wood, metal, or the condition of the wood

The saw type should reflect the material and work environment. The available styles are built around distinct cutting applications rather than one all-purpose use.

  • Fine-cut, fine-finish, coarse-cut, hardpoint, and veneer saws support different wood and sheet-material cutting needs.
  • The mini hacksaw uses a 6-inch, 32 TPI metal-cutting blade for compact metal-cutting work.
  • Green-wood bowsaws use raker-tooth blades, while dry-wood bowsaws use peg-tooth or dry-wood blade configurations.
Control and Cut Planning

Balance cutting pattern with blade length and rigidity

Tooth pattern, gullets, blade construction, and tension all influence how a saw is positioned and used during a cut.

  • Fine tooth patterns support smoother, more controlled cuts; 9-point steel teeth support coarse, efficient wood cutting.
  • Deep gullets help remove wood chips during cutting on applicable fine-cut and coarse-cut saws.
  • Thick or rigid blade bodies and thicker blade profiles help provide control and reduce side vibration.
  • High-tension bowsaw mechanisms help keep blades taut for straighter cuts.
Handling Planning

Choose features that support the way you work

Handle and convenience features vary across the selection. Consider whether the task benefits from a more comfortable grip, simple angle marking, tooth protection, or a compact frame.

  • Ergonomic, cushion-grip, rubberized, hardwood, and steel-wire handle options are represented.
  • Some saws include guides for approximate 45-degree and 90-degree marking or built-in 45-degree and 90-degree angle marking.
  • Reusable tooth protectors help protect teeth during storage or transport, and selected bowsaws include blade storage or blade-change features.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

Which hand saw type is suited to metal cutting?

The mini hacksaw is designed for metal cuts and includes a 6-inch, 32 TPI metal-cutting blade.

What is the difference between green-wood and dry-wood bowsaws?

The green-wood bowsaw uses a raker-tooth blade, while the dry-wood bowsaws use a peg-tooth blade or dry-wood blade configuration.

Which saws can help with 45-degree and 90-degree marking?

The 15-inch hand saw has built-in angle marking, and the veneer saw includes marking guides for approximate 45-degree and 90-degree marking.

What features can help support straighter cutting?

High-tension bowsaw mechanisms help keep the blade taut for straighter cuts. Thick or rigid blade construction can also help provide control or reduce side vibration.

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