So I know there are other threads on dovetail saws, but this might be a slightly more specific question. I intended to buy a Veritas standard dovetail saw but woodcraft was sold out so I figured no big deal I will wait a bit. But they are still sold out, so I looked online and nothing on amazon, woodcraft website sold out, highland work working sold out, I even placed an order for some other stuff from LV but they were also sold out of this.
In general the wait is no big deal, but my wife is out of town next week so I will get some after work shop time that I usually don't get and have and would like to include some dove tail cutting (this can be done with my current rip carcus but it would be nice to have a dt saw for it). Here is where the question comes in, the LN saw is available but nearly double the price. If it is a significantly better saw it might be worth the difference for me since I can have it when I want it and also have a better tool. If it is not significantly better I will wait.
I guess maybe I should pose the question like this. LV is $70 when ever it is back in stock at woodcraft, LN is $125 plus whatever the shipping is so lets say $135 or a $65 difference. If it is a $65 better saw it would be worth it to me to get a better tool now than a lesser tool later. If it is either the same or only a little better it is not.
So to make it simple I will place a $25 premium on getting it this week, effectively discounting the LN saw. If you could get the LV saw for $70 or the LN saw for $110 which would you get?