The UK's bestTenon Saws2022 Review

You can’t go far wrong with one of the most established names in British tools. This Spear & Jackson Professional grade 10″ Tenon Saw was made in the image of a traditional brass back saw, but with precision ground teeth that can last a lifetime.

The handle is made of dark stained wood and is large enough to accommodate the biggest hands, and the brass screws keep the blade on as securely as possible.

The best feature of this Spear and Jackson saw is that it’s not a hardpoint blade. You can alter the teeth to suit your sawing style, and keep it sharp for a lifetime of use. We think it’s the best small tenon saw on this list by far.

Irwin Jack is another trusted name in the saw world, and this Ultrafine 12″ hardpoint tenon saw is light, accurate and easy to handle. The soft grip handle feels solid for the weight, and helps keep your sawing straight.

For the money, Irwin 10503534 is the best small tenon saw with a hardpoint blade. Easy to fit in a mitre box, this backsaw is ideal for cutting accurately for not a lot of money.

Even without a mitre box, you can quickly reference 90° and 45° angles with the handle, by holding it against the workpiece and marking a line. Our favourite feature of this Irwin Jack saw is the clever push and pull stroke cutting action, which should stay sharp for a long time.

This excellent 12″ Draper tenon saw from their popular Supercut range is another hardpoint saw that cuts on the push and pull stroke, allowing for incredibly fast and accurate work. The triple-ground teeth are set at the right angle for speed and cutting ability.

They use a Japanese super-hard high carbon blade coated in a weatherproof hard lacquer to ensure that the tenon saw stays sharp and rust free no matter where you decide to use it. It’s the best fine tenon saw for the UK market that Draper make currently, and we really like it.

Bahco are a premium tool brand from Sweden, and this excellent 14″ tenon blade forms part of their Superior Range, where multiple blades for different jobs all fit the same Ergo handle. This means you can carry five saws with you in a small space.

When it comes to cutting accurately, the low-friction blade of the Bahco EX-14-TEN-C slides with ease and the patented “XT toothing” cuts on both the pull and push stroke, making short work of fine, medium and even thick materials.

We really liked the interchangeable handle system, as it meant we can save room in our tool kits while keeping the best fine tooth tenon saw on us at all times.

The FATMAX range of tools are well-known for their innovative features and tough-built exterior. The Stanley FatMax 217202 14-inch Back Saw keeps up the reputation by offering a super sturdy bi-material handle that feels good in the hand and reduces sawing fatigue.

The hardpoint blade and triple-ground teeth on the back saw are as sharp as they come and should last a long time, even with heavy use. The high number of teeth per inch was impressive for a blade this long.

We really liked the inbuilt finger rest, it helped with creating an accurate sawing position from the start. The longer blade length on the Stanley back saw helps with faster sawing and made it easier to use in a mitre box, especially at 45°.