European Saws – Tensioned & Untensioned Hand Saws

Western saws

There are two main groups to distinguish among European saws: tensioned saws and untensioned saws. Hand saws are usually set. This means the teeth are alternately bent outwards, making the cut wider than the blade, preventing the saw from binding.

In our range, you will find frame saws, dovetail saws, fret saws, crosscut saws, coping saws, metal saws, as well as the backsaw and many tools for sharpening saws. This is not possible with all saws, but high-quality saws from small production often offer this possibility.

For special purposes – so to speak, as a subcategory of untensioned saws – there are various unset saws, such as veneer saws and dowel saws. Dowel saws must not be set, as they need to be suitable for cutting dowels or wooden pegs flush without damaging the surface.