Stanley 20-045 15-Inch Fat Max Hand Saw

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Versatile, durable, and designed to accomplish tasks efficiently.

An ideal saw for cutting all kinds of wood and plastic. View larger. You can also see the full line of saws.

About Stanley FatMax Saws
The FatMax family of products has established itself as one of Stanley's most extensive and innovative product families in the company's 161-year history. The FatMax line of hand tools features core tools essential for the pro or expert enthusiast who desire high quality, durable tools. The FatMax Saw features blades that are 15-percent thicker than conventional saws for straighter cuts with less binding. Stanley's unique SharpTooth Saw Technology uses three cutting surfaces to cut 50 percent faster than conventional hand saws, while induction-hardened teeth stay sharp up to five times longer than standard teeth. The back of the saw can be used to mark the 45 and 90-degree angles. And thick, ergonomically designed grips resist slipping and adds comfort during strenuous jobs.

Noting like the vary old 45 degree ones that provided the smoothest of cuts in my opinion but unless kept razor sharp where a pain to use and slow when comparing to this. Other then wider teeth spacing, harden teeth and a bit better handle which would allow for a bit faster cutting over longer time, it's about the same thing (your almost to the good part).Honestly folks it's not like it's double the price of the great neck, if your not a weekender like my self I'd invest the few extra bucks for this saw, it's a good one. I'm on my second one now after loosing the first so I visually know this tooth design well and liked it enough to get another. Seems to be a standard quick tooth design that you see on saws these days that has been around for a while now. ***I have not actually used this tool mind you.

I didn't see any particular advantages over the great neck I have (one more time, keep reading.). but read all***I took a look at one of these for my review on a recent trip to Lowes (keep reading please lol, I have used this type of saw just not "this" one). That was my main reason for switching to this type. I believe I'll be keeping this one in mind till my current ones wears out, id' buy it but didn't need one at the time of this review. The start on softer woods can be a bit aggravating for a few seconds but once it starts it's butter and quick and that's why I like them.I have an older great neck just like this one (again please read on.).Great Neck SS169 16-Inch Aggressive Tooth Hand Saws w/ Wood HandleI have been using this for years off and on to saw limbs and use to cut anything wood it was long enough to do so with.

I really needed this saw and I love Stanley products. It works great. It's a keeper. And the price was great too.

Very sharp blade, well balanced tool, and comfortable handle. I like the thick blade, as a stiff saw is easier to handle. I have used this saw several times on my last project instead of reaching for the circular saw, as it was faster than plugging in, and easire to manuver.

It's a good saw from what I've seen so far; though, I've only used it to cut small pieces of pine.It cuts well on the pull stroke so it was really easy to get the cut started on the end of the wood.

This thing tore through MDF like a hot knife, then went to town on some 2x4s without binding once. No need for a cheap circular saw with this guy around. The dual action cutting blades make sawing fun again and the length makes it convenient enough to stash in my tool bag.