Buying guide – 5 things to look for when you buy a saw

1. A good grip

A good grip is of essence for your precision and control. Choose a saw with handle that matches the size of your hands, if the handle is too large, you will lose force and reduce your precision. For optimal performance, make sure to choose a saw with an ergonomic handle. If you are using the saw outside, a rubber-coated handle ensures great grip even when the handle gets wet.

2. The thickness of the blade

In general, a thicker blade creates more stiffness, which provides higher precision and better performance. However, sometimes you want more flexibility or thinner cuts, for example when making furniture. Then it’s important with the right balance between flexibility and tooth geometry.

3. Tooth geometry corresponding to your needs

Make sure that the teeth of the cutting edge are sharp and that the tooth geometry corresponds to your needs. For example, the 3-phase grinding on our HBX handsaw means that the teeth are ground in three different angles, resulting in a more efficient saw that requires less force to make fine high-precision cuts. A traditional Ryoba saw on the other hand has two cutting edges and sets of teeth to cut both along and across wood fibers – rip-cut and cross-cut – being an optimal choice for making furniture.

4. Blade protection

A good blade protection is all about safety protecting both you and your surroundings. To increase the odds for it being used and not just end up as a pointless accessory it is important with a user-friendly design. As a bonus using a blade protection will make your saw last longer – which generate savings both for you and the planet.

5. Cutting in metal

When cutting in metal, high blade tension is crucial, both to be able to handle the material and to ensure a straight cut. For optimal result, choose a saw that allows a tension of at least 8,000 Newton.

To find out which saw best suits you and your work, please consult our saw guide.