Spear & Jackson Back Saw 22-inch
Score: 78/100
Fiskars Pro 22-inch
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Fiskars Pro POWER TOOTH 22" Universal Hand Saw is a professional-grade tool designed for fast, smooth cuts through wood, laminate, and PVC. It features a 22-inch triple-ground steel blade with RapidStart technology for binding-free starts. Ideal for professional builders and DIY users needing versatile, high-control sawing in construction or landscaping.
The Spear & Jackson 9500R is a traditional 22-inch skew back hand saw designed for general-purpose woodworking tasks. It features a high carbon steel blade with 10 PPI precision cross-ground teeth, making it suitable for cutting along or across the grain on various wood-based materials. It is best suited for DIY woodworkers and carpenters needing a versatile hand saw for fine to medium cuts.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
22 inchesbest | 22 inchesbest | |
10 TPIbest | 9 TPI | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.32 lbsbest | — |
25.2 inchesbest | 22 inches | |
1 mm | 2 mmbest | |
— | 0.5 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Wood | Metal/SoftGrip |
Handle Type | Traditional Handle | Oversized D-Handle |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.32 lbs | lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 25.2 inches | 22 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | General-purpose woodworking | Construction, remodeling, landscaping |
Saw Type | Skew Back Saw | Fixed |
Cutting Action | Unidirectional | Universal |
Suitable Materials | Wood, Chipboard, Plywood | Wood, Laminate, PVC |
Blade Specifications(3) | ||
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 10 TPI | 9 TPI |
Blade Material | High carbon steel | Induction-hardened steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 1.00 mm | 2.0 mm |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Lacquer | Low-friction rust-preventative |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Quality Guarantee | Lifetime |
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No direct quotes from professional reviewers or editors appear in the search results. Manufacturer and retailer specifications emphasize its fast, rapid, and clean cutting action, positioning it as a reliable traditional tool suitable for precision work on planed wood and trim.
Search results contain no consumer reviews, ratings, or testimonials. Common praise and complaints cannot be detailed due to the absence of user feedback data in the provided sources.
No direct expert reviews or editor quotes are available in the search results. Product pages emphasize performance claims such as 'razor-sharp' cuts and 'ultimate power/control,' positioning the tool as pro-grade for demanding tasks. Fiskars highlights RapidStart and POWER TOOTH technologies as key innovations for bind-free starts and edge retention.
Specific consumer reviews, ratings, or feedback are not quoted in the available sources, with some retailer pages showing placeholders without numbers. Inferences from specifications suggest potential praise for ergonomics and versatility, while potential complaints may relate to maintenance issues like blade tension found in similar models.
