Ingco Hand Saw 550mm HHAS08550, 7TPI Heat-Treated Blade

Our review

This is a full-size Ingco hand saw with a 550mm blade, 0.9mm thick and cut at 7 teeth per inch. The blade is heat treated, and a teeth protector is included, so the cutting edge stays covered between jobs. The 7TPI pattern is a general-purpose choice: it clears waste reasonably fast in softwood and timber while still leaving a workable finish, which suits carpenters, fundis and DIY users cutting boards, rafters or shelving. Before buying, think about the material and the cut you need. Finer teeth give smoother results in hardwood, plywood and trim, while fewer, larger teeth rip faster through green or rough timber. Also check the handle style and whether the saw feels balanced for your hand, since a 550mm blade is long enough to be tiring in tight spaces. Compare against shorter saws if you mostly cut small pieces, and against hardpoint saws if you want a blade you can replace rather than sharpen. Available on Sokonia.