---
product_id: 100762317
title: "5\" Woodworker Fret Saw with Screw Tension"
brand: "knew concepts"
price: "KSh27231"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Knew Concepts"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/100762317-5-woodworker-fret-saw-with-screw-tension
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Screw tension for precise blade control 15 TPI #7 skip-tooth blade for clean cuts 5-inch compact frame fits tight dovetail kerfs 5" Woodworker Fret Saw with Screw Tension

**Brand:** knew concepts
**Price:** KSh27231
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🪚 Cut with Confidence, Join with Pride!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5" Woodworker Fret Saw with Screw Tension by knew concepts
- **How much does it cost?** KSh27231 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/100762317-5-woodworker-fret-saw-with-screw-tension)

## Best For

- knew concepts enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted knew concepts brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Aluminum Blade:** 15 TPI #7 skip-tooth blade cuts hardwoods like oak with ease
- • **Compact Yet Rigid Frame:** Sturdy design keeps blade perfectly taut for flawless hand-cut joinery
- • **Engineered for Dovetail Mastery:** Slim 5" frame slips effortlessly into dovetail kerfs without bruising wood
- • **Trusted Origin of Knew Concepts Line:** The original screw tension model that set the standard for fret saws
- • **Precision Tensioning at Your Fingertips:** Knurled screw tension nut ensures razor-sharp blade tautness every time

## Overview

The 5" Woodworker Fret Saw by Knew Concepts features a screw tension mechanism for ultra-precise blade control, a durable 15 TPI #7 skip-tooth aluminum blade, and a compact frame designed specifically to fit dovetail kerfs. Ideal for professional woodworkers and serious hobbyists, this saw delivers clean, bruise-free cuts in hardwoods, making it the go-to tool for flawless hand-cut dovetails.

## Description

The screw tension saw was the origin of the Knew Concepts Fret saw line. It is the economy model. It provides extremely precise blade tensioning simply by turning the knurled tension nut at the top of the frame.

Review: Works perfectly for hand-cut dovetails. None better - I use this for just one thing; hand-cut dovetails. It works perfectly to clear waste.Although I own 3 other coping/fret saws, none of them worked. Either the saw was too wide to fit in the dovetail saw kerf, or the frame of the saw wasn't rigid enough to keep the thin blade taut. This New Concept fret saw is exactly what I needed.
Review: Works great on Dovetail waste - I tried using a coping saw to cutout waste on hardwood dovetails. I would either bruise the tail or run out of steam cutting through oak. After watching a you tube video with Adam Savage I bought a basic Knew Concepts 5" saw, without the tensioning lever or alignment options. This fret saw is smaller than the kerf I get with my pull saw, so no bruises, and cuts through hard oak easily. If you are serious about hand cut dovetails consider this saw.

## Features

- Screw tension model
- The screw tension saw was the origin of the Knew Concepts Fret saw line
- Extremely precise blade tensioning simply by turning the knurled tension nut
- Supplied with a 15 TPI #7 skip-tooth blade

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Blade Material | Aluminum |
| Brand | Knew Concepts |
| Color | Red |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Screw Tension Mechanism |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |

## Images

![5" Woodworker Fret Saw with Screw Tension - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sfdsumcKL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly for hand-cut dovetails. None better
*by C***R on May 19, 2025*

I use this for just one thing; hand-cut dovetails. It works perfectly to clear waste.Although I own 3 other coping/fret saws, none of them worked. Either the saw was too wide to fit in the dovetail saw kerf, or the frame of the saw wasn't rigid enough to keep the thin blade taut. This New Concept fret saw is exactly what I needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great on Dovetail waste
*by J***S on November 4, 2020*

I tried using a coping saw to cutout waste on hardwood dovetails. I would either bruise the tail or run out of steam cutting through oak. After watching a you tube video with Adam Savage I bought a basic Knew Concepts 5" saw, without the tensioning lever or alignment options. This fret saw is smaller than the kerf I get with my pull saw, so no bruises, and cuts through hard oak easily. If you are serious about hand cut dovetails consider this saw.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best fret saw period
*by R***E on August 16, 2019*

I primarily sue this saw for hogging out dovetails and the waste between the pins. This saw works beautifully. I can tension it tightly enough whereas jeweler's saw with the fixed frame are good but I can never tension those enough. Worth every penny for every level of woodworker. It will change how you approach your work. Get the Pegas blades for the saw.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*