Bahco Professional Cut Timber Saw 24-inch
Score: 82/100
Spear & Jackson Skew Back Saw 24-inch
Score: 75/100Rankings
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.
The Spear & Jackson 9515K is a 24-inch traditional skew back saw designed for coarse, fast cutting in rough sawn timber, garden posts, and roofing joists. It features a hardened high carbon steel blade with 7 PPI resharpenable teeth and a comfortable riveted wooden handle to minimize fatigue during heavy-duty work. It is ideal for professional builders and DIY users handling heavy rough work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.62 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
4 TPI | 7 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.19 lbsbest | 1.4 lbs |
29.13 inchesbest | 27.17 inches | |
0.93 mm | 1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber/Plastic | Wood |
Handle Type | Ergonomic with Guides | Traditional Handle |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.19 lbs | 1.4 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 29.13 inches | 27.17 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Timber/Framing | Rough sawn timber, garden posts, roofing joists |
Saw Type | Handsaw | Skew Back Saw |
Cutting Action | Push/Pull | Unidirectional |
Suitable Materials | Timber | Rough Timber, Chipboard, Plywood |
Blade Specifications(4) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 23.62 inches | 24 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 4 TPI | 7 TPI |
Blade Material | Fileable Steel | High carbon steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 0.93 mm | 1.00 mm |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Rough | |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Quality Guarantee |
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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”
Search results lack independent professional reviews or editorials. Manufacturer sources emphasize its reliability for rough sawn timber, praising the fast cut, balance, and resharpenable teeth as ideal for demanding trades like roofing or gardening.
No direct consumer reviews or feedback in results. Descriptions highlight practical praise for comfortable handle and clean cuts in timber/chipboard, with no recurring complaints noted.
