re: Hand Saw Talk

In my uneducated opinion, a pistol grip-style handle creates a more accurate cut. For me, my hand on a gent’s saw allows too much rotation which can take  cut out of alignment. The pistol grip-style keeps my wrist comfortably in proper alignment with my forearm and I can lock my wrist in place. Keeping my wrist and forearm in alignment means I’m cutting with action from my shoulder…and that, for me, makes for straighter, more true cuts.

Again, just my 2 cents, and probably worth less!