Spear & Jackson Skew Back Saw 24-inch
Score: 75/100
Ruitool Japanese Hand Saw
Score: 78/100Rankings
The RUITOOL Japanese Pull Saw is a Ryoba-style double-edged pull saw featuring a flexible SK-5 high-carbon steel blade optimized for precision woodworking tasks. Its dual tooth configurations and lightweight design make it an affordable entry point for DIYers. It is best suited for beginners, hobbyists, and carpenters needing detail work like flush-cutting and joinery.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inchesbest | 6 inches | |
7 TPIbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.4 lbs | 0.24 lbsbest |
27.17 inchesbest | 12.2 inches | |
1 mmbest | 0.5 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Wood | Beechwood |
Handle Type | Traditional Handle | |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.4 lbs | 0.24 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 27.17 inches | 12.2 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Rough sawn timber, garden posts, roofing joists | Woodworking, Joinery, Trim |
Saw Type | Skew Back Saw | Japanese Pull Saw |
Cutting Action | Unidirectional | Pull-stroke |
Suitable Materials | Rough Timber, Chipboard, Plywood | Softwood, Hardwood |
Blade Specifications(4) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 24 inches | 6 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 7 TPI | 14/17 TPI |
Blade Material | High carbon steel | SK-5 High-Carbon Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 1.00 mm | 0.5 mm |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Rough | |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Quality Guarantee | |
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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.
“Insanely sharp out of box, cuts like butter”
“Lightweight, no fatigue for long sessions”
Professional reviewers praise the RUITOOL saw for its surgical precision, versatility, and beginner-friendly balance, noting it is an excellent value option for hobbyists.
Users generally praise the saw for its sharpness and lightweight comfort, but complain about the slippery handle and rapid dulling after heavy use.
