Hand Saws & Knives

The Knew Concepts 5” Mk.IV Heavy Duty Fret Saw is a precision woodworking tool engineered for durability, versatility, and efficient blade handling. Built with a powder-coated red frame that’s scratch- and damage-resistant, this saw is designed to withstand the demands of heavy-duty use while remaining lighter than many full-size saw frames — making it a great balance of strength and portability.

A standout feature is its cam-lever tension mechanism combined with swivel blade clamps, which allow you to rotate the blade a full 360° with click-stop positions every 45°, and swap blades quickly without fuss. This makes repetitive cutting tasks (such as piercing or intricate scroll work) far faster and less tedious.

The saw ships with a 15 TPI #7 skip-tooth blade — ideal for clean, controlled cuts in wood, plastic, or similar materials, enabling precision scroll-saw and fret-saw work.

Despite its heavy-duty build, the overall weight remains manageable (~9 oz), striking a balance that helps reduce fatigue during extended use.

In short: this fret saw is a robust, well-designed tool for woodworking enthusiasts — especially those doing detailed scroll work, fret-sawing, or other fine-cut tasks — offering excellent blade control, ease of use, and long-term durability.

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Perfect for cutting pegs and dowels. LINK HERE

I know what you’re thinking. What is an artist’s palette knife doing on this list? Here’s why, it’s the best tool for getting glue into tight places. For example, whenever I cut dovetails it’s perfect for applying glue to the pins & tails. It’s inexpensive and worth its weight in gold when you need it. LINK HERE

Using a marking knife in your woodworking will significantly up your game. Here’s one of my favorites. LINK HERE

Having a good pair of scissors in the workshop is extremely helpful. I like this one. LINK HERE

Hands down the best box cutter you can buy. LINK HERE

This is my EDC. I feel naked without this knife in my pocket. Highly recommend. LINK HERE

Rob Cosman designed and developed this dovetail saw to address the problems he saw with his students. The first two inches of the blade has super-fine, 22 TPI for ease of starting the cut, while the remainder of the blade has more aggressive 15 TPI for finishing the cut quickly. With an extra-heavy brass back and an overall weight of 22 oz., versus 13 oz. of other high-end dovetail saws, the saw itself provides the downward pressure for smooth, vibration-free cuts. Composite handles have carved finger recesses for a comfortable fit in the hand. A slight .002 inch (per side) set makes for dead-straight saw cuts and produces a .024 inch kerf. Each saw is personally tested by Rob prior to shipping. Overall saw length is 15-1/8", blade length is 10", cutting depth is 1-5/8". LINK HERE

This is a professional level saw. This 10 tpi panel saw has a 22" long blade and a comfortable, two-tone, steamed beech handle with brass rivets. Sometimes it’s just quicker to use a handsaw like this than firing up one of its corded brethren. LINK HERE