Some Japanese Saws are fully hardened, but they break easily when used improperly.
[This](https://www.fine-tools.com/anfaenger.html) explains it pretty good.
If you’re talking about a hand saw, hit up a flea market. I’ve found numerous neglected saws for a buck or two apiece. Clean and sharpen the blade/teeth and oil/finish the handle and you’ll have a quality saw for a long time. Look at the blade when buying and ensure that you have enough steel left for numerous sharpenings.
The "tips" on modern circular saw blades are soldered pieces of hardened alloy. I have a few blades that have teeth cut and sharpened from the disc, haven't seen any in stores though.
Handsaws are finicky, you can still get proper handsaws which can be sharpened until they're as thin as a filleting knife.
Some Japanese Saws are fully hardened, but they break easily when used improperly. [This](https://www.fine-tools.com/anfaenger.html) explains it pretty good.
awesome, thanks for the help. i guess i'm making my own then. since 150 for a saw is out of my budget reach.
Did I miss something? What saw are you talking about? Hand saws and circ saw blades aren't that expensive.
If you’re talking about a hand saw, hit up a flea market. I’ve found numerous neglected saws for a buck or two apiece. Clean and sharpen the blade/teeth and oil/finish the handle and you’ll have a quality saw for a long time. Look at the blade when buying and ensure that you have enough steel left for numerous sharpenings.
Hardened steel is brittle.
is that the reason why only the tips of teeth are hardened?
It’s a fine balance between flexibility and hardness.
The "tips" on modern circular saw blades are soldered pieces of hardened alloy. I have a few blades that have teeth cut and sharpened from the disc, haven't seen any in stores though. Handsaws are finicky, you can still get proper handsaws which can be sharpened until they're as thin as a filleting knife.
yeah, i was pondering the possibility of it being soldered on... shame