A cutting technique or a saw cut made by drawing the blade toward the body rather than pushing it away, often used in fine woodworking or metalworking.
From 'draw' (to pull toward) + 'cut' (Old English cyttan). Describes a fundamental tool technique across crafts.
Drawcut saws are used in Japanese woodworking and are often considered more precise than push-cuts—the pulling motion gives the craftsperson better control and cleaner edges.
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