Veritas Rip Cut Carcass Saw 0.5mm thick high-carbon steel 12tpi rip blade Injection moulded back creates a solid one-piece blade/spine/mount assembly Brass nut secures comfortable Bubinga handle Saw cuts easily and stays true Overall length 415mm(16.1/4") The saw has a 275mm (11") long by 0.5mm thick high-carbon steel blade filed for rip cutting at 12tpi. The teeth have a rake angle of 10, an included angle of 60 for fast and accurate cutting along the line of the grain. The depth of cut is 60mm. The back of this saw is injection moulded under high pressure onto the blade and stainless-steel handle-mounting bolt. This forms a solid one-piece blade/spine/mount assembly. The material used for the back incorporates stainless-steel powder for weight, glass fibre for stiffness, and a polymer resin binder. A brass nut fastener secures the comfortably shaped Bubinga handle. The saw has great balance it cuts easily, stays true and the grip makes for a comfortable and secure grip. Overall length 415mm (16.1/4")