Dorchester handsaws are amongst the finest traditional resharpenable handsaws available today. These saws are still made in Sheffield to their original specifications. The blade is high quality alloy steel, taper ground to prevent binding in the cut. These saws are precisely set and sharpened by hand to ensure the best possible cut without binding. A breasted tooth-line ensures an efficient and consistent cutting action. This rip saw has 4.5 teeth per inch, precisely set and sharpened by hand. Dorchester rip saws offer almost unrivaled performance and effortless progress when cutting along the grain. The handle is American Black Walnut finished with Danish Oil and fixed with solid brass screws.
