Source: amazon.com
Street Price: $10
Blade Tension*: 0.284 in.
Dovetails: Good
Coping: Very good
Cutting Curves: Good
Blade Changes: Very good
Blade Rotation: Excellent
Comments: Comfortable handle, poor blade tension
*Number reflects the amount of deflection
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