But the ripsaw's teeth are coarser. If you are looking for a smoother cut, go with the crosscut. Both work the same way. Both saws will cut the wood on the push motion and clean the sawdust out during the pulling motion. The backsaw offers smooth, precise cuts from a rectangular blade.
Many carpenters use the backsaw to cut on a miter box.
The coping saw is likely the most versatile saw used for design or decoration. The saw is thin and removable. It is placed between a frame, and pinned in. This allows you to do delicate work. To use the coping saw, remove the lever from the far side of the handle, and slip the blade out.