The 10 Best Crosscut Saws – Woodworking Tools

If you’ve spent any time doing woodworking, then you’re familiar with these tools. Made to cut across boards instead of going with the grain, they tend to leave a rougher edge than their ripsaw counterparts. However, they’re great for general carpentry, trimming trees, or carving firewood. We’ve included both traditional Western “push” models as well as Japanese “pull” versions.

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10. Suizan Ryoba

The Suizan Ryoba (about $45) is probably unlike any model you’ve seen before, but don’t let that put you off. It’s extremely versatile, as one side is designed for crosscuts while the other can be used for rip cuts, ensuring you’re prepared for any job that comes along.

9. Mainpoint Pull Grip

If you mostly just need to tidy up your garden and trim some trees, the Mainpoint Pull Grip (appx. $18) will help you get it done neatly and quickly. It’s only a foot long, so it won’t take up much space in your shed, and it comes with a replacement blade.

8. Great Neck PL15

It won’t win any awards for beauty, but the Great Neck PL15 (about $11) is a low-cost, high-performance model that’s more than capable of meeting most DIY needs. It’s small enough to fit in many toolboxes, but it won’t take up much wall space if you decide to hang it instead.

7. Lynx Two-Man

If you’re trying to fell a tree, you’ll need the Lynx Two-Man (around $180) — and a friend. Made from sturdy British steel, it lets you make long, deep strokes that will chew through heavy logs in no time. Just be sure to get out of the way before that big oak topples over.

6. Kings County Tools

This selection from Kings County Tools (about $85) is extremely easy for one person to handle, as you can shorten your strokes and you won’t have to deal with a bunch of excess steel wobbling at the other end. It’s best suited for larger jobs where a little roughness is acceptable.

5. Z-Saw Crosscut

The Japanese-style Z-Saw Crosscut (around $35) looks so elegant you may be loathe to use it at all. You shouldn’t worry about putting it to work, though, as the sharp 9.5-inch cutting edge can chew through both hard and soft woods with ease.

4. WilFiks Pro

The WilFiks Pro (around $24) is incredibly versatile for round-the-house use, whether that means trimming trees, cutting pipes, or chopping up firewood. It has deep gullets to dispose of any chips quickly, as well as sap grooves to keep things from becoming a sticky mess.

3. Lynx WCLH26

The Lynx WCLH26 (appx. $140) is handmade by an experienced craftsman, ensuring it has a sturdy blade with a razor-sharp edge by the time it reaches your hands. Go ahead and be rough with it, too, as the brass mounting bolts will keep everything in place.

2. Gyokucho Dotsuki Takebiki

You won’t want to use the Gyokucho Dotsuki Takebiki (appx. $45) to slice through cords of lumber all day long, but you can’t do better when it comes to making smaller cuts. Anyone attempting to build cabinets or other fine furniture should consider it.

1. GreatNeck N2610

The GreatNeck N2610 (around $21) performs nearly like a ripsaw, as it has a very aggressive cutting motion. You might leave a rough edge or two behind, but you’re unlikely to run into a piece of lumber that’s capable of putting up much of a fight against it for long.

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