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Hand saws

Scope note

Name given to a group of saws which have a handle at one end and a wide blade which tapers in width from handle to toe; hand saws are never power saws.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161595

Broader Terms used

<saws: woodworking tools>

Term used for

handsaws
saw, hand
saws, hand

Equivalent Terms used

hand saw

Created

12yrs ago

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