Bahco Professional Cut Timber Saw 24-inch
Score: 82/100
Jorgensen Hand Saw
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Jorgensen 15" Hand Saw is a professional-grade handsaw featuring a black-coated blade with triple-ground 8 TPI teeth for efficient push and pull cutting. Its ergonomic aluminum handle and anti-rust coating make it a reliable choice for framing and construction. It is best suited for professional contractors and framers requiring daily job site durability.
The Bahco PC-24-TIM is a professional-grade 24-inch timber handsaw designed for aggressive coarse cutting in thick, wet, or treated wood with a resharpenable blade. Its primary trade-off is the need for maintenance skills and the roughness of the cut, which precludes its use in finish work. It is best suited for professional carpenters and framers handling coarse cuts in thick timber.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.62 inchesbest | 15 inches | |
4 TPI | 8 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.19 lbsbest | 1.35 lbs |
29.13 inchesbest | 19.25 inches | |
0.93 mmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber/Plastic | Aluminum/Plastic |
Handle Type | Ergonomic with Guides | D-Handle |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.19 lbs | 1.35 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 29.13 inches | 19.25 inches |
Performance & Usage(2) | ||
Intended Use | Timber/Framing | Wood/PVC |
Suitable Materials | Timber | Wood/PVC |
Blade Specifications(4) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 23.62 inches | 15 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 4 TPI | 8 TPI |
Blade Material | Fileable Steel | High-Carbon Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 0.93 mm | mm |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Teflon | |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | |
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Professional reviewers and editors position the Bahco PC-24-TIM as a high-performance tool for professional users handling coarse cuts in timber. They highlight its super-sharp GT-toothing and fileable blade as key advantages for reliability in varied timber conditions, including wet and tanalised wood.
Everyday users and consumers frequently praise the saw's ability to cut through pressure-treated lumber like butter, noting its speed and lack of binding. The ergonomic handle and built-in angle guides are common highlights for comfort and utility. However, recurring complaints focus on the need for sharpening skills, the roughness of the cut for finish work, and the weight making one-handed use difficult.
“Cuts through pressure-treated lumber like butter-fast and no binding”
“Handle is comfy for hours; love the angle guides”
“Resharpenable blade is a game-changer-still sharp after months”
Professional reviewers and trade experts consider the Jorgensen 15" Hand Saw a solid choice for general-purpose cutting, particularly for framers and general contractors. They highlight the efficiency of the triple-ground tooth design and low-friction coating as key benefits.
Everyday users generally praise the saw for its smooth cutting action and comfort during extended use, specifically noting the effectiveness of the slip-resistant grip in reducing hand fatigue.
