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.