Spear & Jackson 5410Y Professional Tenon Saw

My favourite saw perfect

The handle was broken on arrival, but easily glued back together. Once that was done I found the saw to cut straight and relatively aggressively, but the kerf was wider than I liked. After a gentle adjustment of the set I found the saw easy to control with plenty of weight. The handle can accommodate a very large hand, and as it is attached with genuine screws rather than rivets it can easily be replaced if one chooses. I know of nothing in the United States, where I live, that can rival this saw for quality at or near the price, and with some tuning I think this saw, while already quite good as it comes, could be as good as anyone could need.

The kerf is set much too wide so has a rough cut. A saw of this weight is too heavy for a wide kerf. After tapping the Kerf down both sides with a hammer it now cuts much easier and less viciously. Glad I bought this quality and like that it may be re-sharpened.... A proper saw!

As it says in the description this saw cuts well both across and with the grain. I found it cuts better with the lacquered coating removed from the blade with a drop of thinners. (It’s only added to prevent rust if the saw is kept in a damp environment and it definitely cuts better without it, although it does remove the pretend etching from the blade also!) I found the handle feels good but I have never used another to compare. It has a nice weighted feel to the saw and it is definitely quality compared to the plastic handled rubbish I looked at in the diy stores before settling to use amazon plus it was £20 cheaper here than anywhere else. I just need to master the art of saw sharpening for when this gets dull. But bare in mind I’ve been cutting loads of hardwood and it’s still going like a knife through butter. Overall I would say the handle could possibly have been made to look a bit more cuter but it is a lifetime saw that someone other than yourself is going to be pleased to inherit one day.

This was a great tool to add to my wood working collection very comfortable to use and great quality from Spear & Jackson as usual.

Nice quality feel. Good weight, cuts well, handle may be a tad large for small hands but that’s just the way saws are. Time will tell on how long it stays sharp. 👍

lovely saw just like the one I had when I was an apprentice.

I was after a good quality tenon saw and this Spear and Jackson does not disappoint! It has a good heft to it which makes for less effort when using it! I have a cheaper back saw but it doesn't cut properly and is difficult to use and unlike the spear and Jackson you can't sharpen it! I like using this saw and it will last me for many years, I'm very happy with this saw.

My 30-year old Spear & Jackson finally needs replacing and I was skeptical about the current version being as good, but I need not have worried. This is an absolutely excellent saw, very sharp even teeth, well balanced and perfectly weighted. I already used it to create some complicated Chinese interlocking joinery and the results were excellent. Please note, DO NOT press down when using this saw, the saw's own weight is designed to achieve the ideal cutting speed, you just need to move it back and forth!

Non si battono le seghe giapponesi per precisione, ma per solidità qua siamo ai massimi livelli!

Fijne zaag zaagt mooi recht, ws. mede door goede rug. Ligt niet heel prettig in mijn brede hand, derhalve handvat aangepast (vergroot en her en der meer afgerond)

Thank you, Amazon. What can I say about this Materpiece? It is a real beauty that combines between sturdiness, beauty and practicality. Spear & Jackson; the name says it all.

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