Gent's Dovetail Saws

Traditionally the term "gent's" was applied to fancy tools, and these tools are no exception. Their look and feel are wonderful. The walnut-handled saw has 20 teeth per inch (tpi)and a brass backed blade. (The saw formerly had a rosewood handle but the maker, PAX, switched to American Black Walnut because of environmental concerns.) The Beech handled saw has a steel back and has 16 tpi. With the handle and back centered, these saws are easy to control.

I'm a big fan of the gent's saws. They're perfect for dovetailing and cutting all but the deepest tenons. What I like most about them is that their blades are thick enough so that if you start cutting a little crooked you can twist the blade and straighten out the cut. The teeth are ground with a modern grind that cuts well ripping (for dovetailing) and okay for crosscutting. The set of the saw, while greater than our own Gramercy Tools saw line, is manageable and perfectly acceptable. Both of these saws have found wide acceptance among schools because of their low cost. They are really excellent saws to use while learning skills.