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The 10 Best Hand Saws

Carpenter saws, Japanese pull saws, flush-cut and coping saws for wood, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Nov 11, 2026. Rankings and prices are updated several times a week and can change as new data comes in. How we rank

A hand saw is still the quickest way to make one cut without dragging out a power tool. We ranked 10 best-sellers from IRWIN, SUIZAN, JORGENSEN and value brands on rating, review volume and features (triple-ground teeth, double-edge blades and replaceable blades). The list mixes push-stroke Western saws for lumber with Japanese pull saws for joinery and flush trimming, plus a coping saw for curves, from about $9 to $43.

Best Overall JORGENSEN 10 Inch Double Edge Japanese Pull Saw with SK5 Blade
JORGENSEN
JORGENSEN 10 Inch Double Edge Japanese Pull Saw with SK5 Blade
4.7 (987)
$24.99
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Best Budget IRWIN Tools ProTouch Coping Saw (2014400)
IRWIN
IRWIN Tools ProTouch Coping Saw (2014400)
4.6 (5,227)
$8.99
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Money No Object SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 9.5" Assembly ver - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws
SUIZAN
SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 9.5" Assembly ver - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws
4.6 (323)
$42.80
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from JORGENSEN, RUITOOL, SUIZAN, IRWIN, QYQRQF, GARTOL, and HAUTMEC. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-11-11. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — JORGENSEN and RUITOOL rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsBladeTPICuts onReplaceable bladeScore
1JORGENSEN 10 in Double Edge$24.994.798710 in7-12 / 18PullYes97
2RUITOOL 6 in Ryoba$16.994.66,5276 in14 / 17PullNo90
3SUIZAN Ryoba 9.5 in$42.804.63239.5 in9 / 15PullYes89
4IRWIN 2011201$20.994.81,00215 in—PushNo85
5SUIZAN Flush Cut 5 in$19.804.77,2115 in (120 mm)17 / 25PullNo84
6JORGENSEN 15-Inch 8 TPI$24.994.732315 in8PushNo84
7IRWIN 2014400$8.994.65,2276-1/2 in17Push or pull (blade reverses)Yes82
8QYQRQF 14 in. Pro Hand Saw$9.994.51,49814 in11Push and pullNo82
9GARTOL 2-Piece Set$12.994.41,4546 in (both saws)—PullNo82
10HAUTMEC 14 in 11 TPI$8.994.41,40614 in11PushNo82
✕TOLCHENO 20 in 7 TPI$15.854.08Coarse 7 TPI sold as a fine-cut sawAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
JORGENSEN 10 Inch Double Edge Japanese Pull Saw with SK5 Blade
Best Overall
JORGENSEN

JORGENSEN 10 Inch Double Edge Japanese Pull Saw with SK5 Blade

4.7 987 reviews
Score 97/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts

Has every feature we score: triple ground, double edge, replaceable blade.

Total: 97/100. How the score works

$24.99
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300+/mo

A 10-inch double-edge pull saw with induction-hardened SK5 teeth: a coarse 7-12 TPI rip edge and an 18 TPI crosscut edge. The blade swaps out with one screw.

Best for: Woodworkers who want one pull saw for both rip cuts and crosscuts in boards.

Skip it if: You only need a short trim saw; the 6-inch RUITOOL costs less.

Blade
10 in
Teeth per inch
7-12 / 18
Cuts on
Pull
Blade steel
SK5, induction hardened
Handle
Soft grip

Pros

  • Replaceable blade: loosen one screw
  • Rip and crosscut edges on one blade
  • Long enough to cut through dimensional lumber

Cons

  • Its 987 reviews are shared with JORGENSEN's 5- and 7-inch pull saws
  • Plastic handle
#2
RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Ryoba Pull Saw for Flush Cuts
RUITOOL

RUITOOL Japanese Hand Saw 6 Inch Double Edge Ryoba Pull Saw for Flush Cuts

4.6 6,527 reviews
Score 90/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score70/100 → 14 pts

Has: triple ground, double edge. Missing: replaceable blade.

Total: 90/100. How the score works

$16.99
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3K+/mo

A 6-inch double-edge Ryoba pull saw: 14 TPI on one edge for softwood and rip cuts, 17 TPI on the other for hardwood and crosscuts. The flexible SK5 blade bends for flush cuts.

Best for: Dowels, plugs, small joinery and flush trimming where a big saw won't fit.

Skip it if: You need to cut through 2x4s or wide boards; a 6-inch blade runs out of reach.

Blade
6 in
Teeth per inch
14 / 17
Cuts on
Pull
Blade steel
SK5 high-carbon steel
Handle
Beechwood

Pros

  • Two tooth patterns on one blade
  • Flexible enough for flush cuts
  • 6,527 reviews and about 3,000 bought in the past month

Cons

  • 6-inch blade is slow in thick stock
  • Blade isn't replaceable
  • Pull saws take some practice if you're used to push saws
#3
SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 9.5" Assembly ver - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws
Money No Object
SUIZAN

SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 9.5" Assembly ver - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws

4.6 323 reviews
Score 89/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score65/100 → 13 pts

Has: double edge, replaceable blade. Missing: triple ground.

Total: 89/100. How the score works

$42.80
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300+/mo

A made-in-Japan 9.5-inch Ryoba with a 9 TPI rip edge and a 15 TPI crosscut edge on a 0.5 mm blade that leaves a 0.8 mm kerf. When the teeth wear, a replacement blade slides in and locks with one screw.

Best for: Furniture makers and joiners who want a Japanese-made Ryoba they can re-blade.

Skip it if: You want the cheapest way into pull saws; it costs about two and a half times the RUITOOL.

Blade
9.5 in
Teeth per inch
9 / 15
Cuts on
Pull
Blade steel
Japanese steel, made in Japan
Handle
Wrapped wood

Pros

  • Japanese-made blade with a narrow 0.8 mm kerf
  • Replaceable blade (sold separately)
  • Hand-wrapped wood handle

Cons

  • Most expensive saw here
  • 323 reviews, far fewer than the smaller SUIZAN
#4
IRWIN Hand Saw, Coarse Cut, ProTouch Handle, 15-Inch (2011201)
IRWIN

IRWIN Hand Saw, Coarse Cut, ProTouch Handle, 15-Inch (2011201)

4.8 1,002 reviews
Score 85/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score96/100 → 43 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: triple ground. Missing: double edge, replaceable blade.

Total: 85/100. How the score works

$20.99
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100+/mo

IRWIN's 15-inch coarse-cut carpenter saw with Tri-Ground teeth, deep gullets and a thick, rigid blade. It's a classic Western push-stroke saw for cutting lumber to length.

Best for: Framing, decking and cutting 2x lumber to length.

Skip it if: You need fine, splinter-free cuts in trim or hardwood; coarse teeth leave a rough edge.

Blade
15 in
Teeth per inch
—
Cuts on
Push
Blade steel
M2 tooth technology
Handle
ProTouch

Pros

  • Tri-Ground teeth and deep gullets clear chips fast
  • Thick blade stays straight in long cuts
  • 4.8 stars, the highest rating on this page

Cons

  • Tooth count isn't published; IRWIN only calls it coarse cut
  • No blade guard listed
  • Push-stroke saws take more effort than a pull saw in fine work
#5
SUIZAN Flush Cut Saw 5" - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws Wood Cutting
SUIZAN

SUIZAN Flush Cut Saw 5" - Japanese Pullsaw Hand Saws Wood Cutting

4.7 7,211 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: double edge. Missing: triple ground, replaceable blade.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$19.80
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800+/mo

A made-in-Japan 5-inch flush-cut saw with no-set teeth, so it trims dowels, plugs and tenons flush without scratching the surface. Two edges: 17 TPI and 25 TPI.

Best for: Trimming dowels, plugs and edging flush with a finished surface.

Skip it if: You want a general-purpose saw; this one only does fine trimming.

Blade
5 in (120 mm)
Teeth per inch
17 / 25
Cuts on
Pull
Blade steel
Japanese steel, made in Japan
Handle
Beech

Pros

  • No-set teeth won't mar the surface around the cut
  • Thin 0.3 mm blade leaves a narrow kerf
  • 7,211 reviews, the most on this page

Cons

  • Blade is fixed to the handle and not replaceable, per the listing
  • Too short for anything but trimming
#6
JORGENSEN 15-Inch Hand Saw, 8 TPI Coarse Blade for Wood Cutting
JORGENSEN

JORGENSEN 15-Inch Hand Saw, 8 TPI Coarse Blade for Wood Cutting

4.7 323 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: triple ground. Missing: double edge, replaceable blade.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$24.99
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600+/mo

A 15-inch, 8 TPI rough-cut saw with triple-ground SK5 teeth and a Teflon-coated blade that cuts friction and buildup. A plastic edge protector comes in the box.

Best for: Fast rough cuts in framing lumber, posts and yard work.

Skip it if: You want clean finish cuts; 8 TPI is built for speed, not a smooth edge.

Blade
15 in
Teeth per inch
8
Cuts on
Push
Blade steel
SK5 high-carbon steel, Teflon coated
Handle
Aluminum

Pros

  • SK5 high-carbon steel blade with Teflon coating
  • Plastic edge protector included for storage
  • Triple-ground teeth

Cons

  • 8 TPI leaves a rough edge
  • Heaviest saw here at 1.35 lb
  • Fewer reviews than the IRWIN
#7
IRWIN Tools ProTouch Coping Saw (2014400)
Best Budget
IRWIN

IRWIN Tools ProTouch Coping Saw (2014400)

4.6 5,227 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: replaceable blade. Missing: triple ground, double edge.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$8.99
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900+/mo

IRWIN's coping saw: a flat-bar frame with a 5-1/2 inch throat and a 6-1/2 inch, 17-point high-speed steel blade for tight curves and coped trim joints.

Best for: Coping baseboard and crown molding, and cutting curves in thin stock.

Skip it if: You need straight cuts in boards; a coping saw is for curves.

Blade
6-1/2 in
Teeth per inch
17
Cuts on
Push or pull (blade reverses)
Blade steel
High-speed steel blade
Handle
ProTouch

Pros

  • Cuts tight curves no straight saw can follow
  • Standard pinned blades are easy to replace
  • 5,227 reviews and about 900 bought in the past month

Cons

  • 5-1/2 in frame depth limits how far from an edge it can cut
  • Thin blades snap if you twist them
#8
QYQRQF 14 in. Pro Hand Saw, 11 TPI Fine-Cut Soft-Grip Hardpoint Handsaw
QYQRQF

QYQRQF 14 in. Pro Hand Saw, 11 TPI Fine-Cut Soft-Grip Hardpoint Handsaw

4.5 1,498 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: triple ground. Missing: double edge, replaceable blade.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$9.99
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1K+/mo

A 14-inch, 11 TPI hardpoint saw that cuts on both strokes. At about $10 it's a cheap general-purpose saw for wood, plastic pipe and wallboard.

Best for: A low-cost saw for the garage or truck that handles wood, PVC and drywall.

Skip it if: You want a saw you can resharpen; hardpoint teeth are used until dull, then the saw is replaced.

Blade
14 in
Teeth per inch
11
Cuts on
Push and pull
Blade steel
65Mn steel, heat treated
Handle
TPR soft grip

Pros

  • Cuts on push and pull strokes
  • 11 TPI leaves a cleaner edge than a coarse framing saw
  • About 1,000 bought in the past month

Cons

  • 0.9 mm blade is thinner than the HAUTMEC's 1.0 mm
  • Little-known brand
  • No blade guard listed
#9
GARTOL Hand Saw for Wood Cutting, 2-Piece Japanese Pull Saw Set with 6-Inch Flush Cut Saw and Double-Edged SK5 Blade
GARTOL

GARTOL Hand Saw for Wood Cutting, 2-Piece Japanese Pull Saw Set with 6-Inch Flush Cut Saw and Double-Edged SK5 Blade

4.4 1,454 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: double edge. Missing: triple ground, replaceable blade.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$12.99
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200+/mo

Two small Japanese pull saws for about $13: a 6-inch flush-cut saw and a double-edge Ryoba, both with flexible SK5 blades and wooden handles.

Best for: Hobby woodworkers who want a flush-cut saw and a small Ryoba for the price of one.

Skip it if: You want published tooth counts; GARTOL doesn't list TPI for either blade.

Blade
6 in (both saws)
Teeth per inch
—
Cuts on
Pull
Blade steel
SK5 steel
Handle
Wood

Pros

  • Two saws in one box
  • Flexible SK5 blades for flush cuts
  • Wooden handles

Cons

  • TPI not listed for either saw
  • Both blades are short, so it's for small work only
#10
HAUTMEC 14 Inch Hand Saw for Wood Cutting, 11 TPI Small Crosscut Wood Saw with Triple-Ground Teeth
HAUTMEC

HAUTMEC 14 Inch Hand Saw for Wood Cutting, 11 TPI Small Crosscut Wood Saw with Triple-Ground Teeth

4.4 1,406 reviews
Score 82/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts

Has: triple ground. Missing: double edge, replaceable blade.

Total: 82/100. How the score works

$8.99
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200+/mo

A 14-inch, 11 TPI crosscut saw with triple-ground teeth and a 1.0 mm blade that resists bending. It's the cheapest full-length saw on this page.

Best for: Crosscutting boards, laminate flooring and trim on a tight budget.

Skip it if: You need fast rough cuts in framing lumber; 11 TPI is slower than an 8 TPI saw.

Blade
14 in
Teeth per inch
11
Cuts on
Push
Blade steel
65Mn high-carbon steel, coated
Handle
Non-slip plastic

Pros

  • Lowest price for a full-length saw here
  • 1.0 mm blade, thicker than the QYQRQF's 0.9 mm
  • Rust-resisting coating

Cons

  • Plastic handle
  • Can't be resharpened

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is the top-scoring pick with at least 4.0 stars and 30 reviews (a ready-to-use kit wins a close call); Best Budget is the top score at or under $10 that costs less than Best Overall; and Money No Object is the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from triple ground (35%), double edge (35%), replaceable blade (30%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 200 or more reviews gets full marks. A listing under two years old with at least 30 reviews has its count scaled up for the shorter time it has had to collect them, never more than double. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

Pull saw or push saw?

Western saws cut on the push stroke and use a thick blade so it doesn't buckle; they're quick in framing lumber. Japanese pull saws cut on the pull, so the blade can be thin: a narrower kerf, less effort and cleaner cuts. Pick a push saw for 2x lumber and a pull saw for joinery and trim.

What TPI do I need?

Fewer teeth per inch cut faster and rougher: 7 to 8 TPI for framing and yard work, about 11 TPI for general crosscuts in boards and plywood, 15 TPI and up for hardwood, trim and joinery.

What is a Ryoba?

A double-edge Japanese pull saw with rip teeth on one edge (for cutting along the grain) and crosscut teeth on the other, so one blade covers both kinds of cut.

What is a flush-cut saw for?

Trimming dowels, plugs and edging level with a surface. Its teeth have no set (they don't bend outward), so the blade can lie flat on the work without scratching it.

Can I sharpen a hand saw?

Most inexpensive saws have hardpoint (induction-hardened) teeth that stay sharp a long time but can't be filed. When they dull, you replace the saw, or just the blade on saws like the JORGENSEN 10-inch and the SUIZAN Ryoba.

Do I need a coping saw too?

Only if you cut curves or cope trim joints. Its thin, tensioned blade turns corners no straight saw can follow.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
TOLCHENO 20 Inch Pro Hand Saw, 7 TPI 65Mn Steel Ergonomic Non-Slip Handle
TOLCHENO

TOLCHENO 20 Inch Pro Hand Saw, 7 TPI 65Mn Steel Ergonomic Non-Slip Handle

4.0 8 reviews   $15.85

A long, thin-bladed saw whose listing sells its coarsest-on-the-page teeth as fine and precise.

Why we'd skip it

  • The listing promises fine, precise cuts from 7 teeth per inch. 7 TPI is a rough-cut tooth, coarser than every saw on this page that publishes a count, and it leaves a ragged edge.
  • Its 20-inch push-stroke blade is listed at 0.9 mm thick, thinner than the 14-inch HAUTMEC's 1.0 mm. A long, thin blade on a push saw is the one most likely to bend in the cut.
  • If you want a fast rough-cut saw, the JORGENSEN 15-inch is 8 TPI with an SK5 blade and an edge protector; for fine cuts, the HAUTMEC or QYQRQF 11 TPI saws cost less.
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