Japanese style pull saws becoming popular with tradesmen

Although commonly used by woodworkers and carpenters, general labourers and contractors are now being drawn to pull saws. Western-style saws cut on the push stroke while Japanese-style saws cut on the pull. They are of fundamentally better design as pulling is a more natural motion than pushing. It requires less effort and subsequently the worker doesn’t tire as easily.

The blade can also be thinner giving a cleaner, more accurate cut with a better finish. Pull saws take a little getting used to. The cut is obviously started with the job at the rear of the blade, near the handle. The blade needs to be placed at a 10-degree angle, rather than the 45-degree angle with push saws and not as much effort is required. Let the saw do the work.

Source: Irwin