I agree with Erik.   The only saws that I have used that cut on both
forward and back stroke are pruning saws and some of the cheap modern saws
with the hardened teeth.   So far,  the only thing I've seen that they do
well is leave tear-out and splintering on both sides.   I don't want that.

Doc

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