Spear & Jackson Skew Back Saw 24-inch
Score: 75/100
Suizan Dozuki 6-inch
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Suizan Dozuki Dovetail Saw is a professional-grade Japanese pull saw designed for precise joinery tasks like dovetails and tenons. It features an ultra-thin blade that leaves a clean finish unmatchable by Western saws, though it requires a learning curve for new users. It is best suited for intermediate to professional woodworkers who prioritize precision and clean edges.
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 TPI | 25 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.4 lbs | 0.35 lbsbest |
27.17 inchesbest | 15.16 inches | |
1 mmbest | 0.3 mm | |
— | 0.83 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(1) | ||
Handle Material | Wood | Rattan |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.4 lbs | 0.35 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 27.17 inches | 15.16 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Rough sawn timber, garden posts, roofing joists | Joinery |
Saw Type | Skew Back Saw | Dozuki |
Cutting Action | Unidirectional | Pull |
Suitable Materials | Rough Timber, Chipboard, Plywood | Wood |
Blade Specifications(4) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 24 inches | 6 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 7 TPI | 25 TPI |
Blade Material | High carbon steel | Japanese Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 1.00 mm | 0.3 mm |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Replaceable Blade | false | true |
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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.
“Leaves a thin kerf of 0.5mm and a clean finish that cannot be replicated with Western saws”
“Much more aggressive and cuts smoothly”
Professional reviewers praise the Suizan Dozuki for its precision in joinery, noting its ability to leave a thin 0.5mm kerf and a clean finish unmatchable by Western saws.
Everyday users commonly praise the saw's razor-sharp performance and ability to produce clean cuts on hardwoods, noting that it cuts smoothly and aggressively once they adapt to the pull motion.
