I know that this question has been posed in various forms already, so sorry for the duplication.
Now that I have an actual workbench, I am thinking that a nice backsaw would make a nice addition. I am thinking about a good all-purpose saw for crosscutting with a bench hook and cutting joints (shoulders and cheeks). I get a little confused with all the saw types that seem to fit this category (sash vs carcass vs tenon vs etc.). I have looked at several possibilities. I think I like the "hybrid" filing offered by Bad Axe for their 14" sash saw http://www.badaxetoolworks.com/14-in...-back-saw.html. This appears similar to the Gramercy http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com//...egory_Code=CGT. Other makers seem to offer dedicated filings for either rip or xcut in their "large tenon" or "large carcass" saws (e.g. Wenzloff and LN). I am also intrigued by the Veritas molded spine saws, and I could get a pair for less than one of the aforementioned items. I'm happy that there seems to be so many options, but I am a little lost. So, with say a budget of 250 or so (hopefully less), what might be the best avenue? If it helps, I already have the LN dovetail saw, a few Japanese pull saws, and a couple vintage Disston handsaws. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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