BS150D 12" Vaughan Bear Saws are made to cut on the pull rather than on the push stroke. This allows for a thinner blade, which removes less material, making sawing easier, faster and more accurate. Bear Saw blades are durable spring steel, plated for rust resistance. The specially ground, tri-edge teeth are impulse hardened to retain their sharpness. Interchangeable blade styles match any task, from rough cuts to fine woodworking; any blade can be used with either style handle. Blade locks securely in handle, yet saw can be quickly disassembled for convenient toolbox storage. BS150D is ideal for dovetails, moldings, particle board, flush cuts and plywood. Blade thickness = .016". Kerf = .016". Overall Saw length - 12". Blade made in Japan; Handle made in China; Assembled in USA.