Question: what is the difference between a dovetail saw and a tenon saw?
Answer: So you need a dovetail saw. ... A well-sharpened well-set dovetail saw is used as much for other cutting alongside its larger cousin the tenon saw, which also is not a dedicated use saw either. Most tenon saws are sharpened for aggressive rip cut, which is exactly what you need for cutting the cheeks of tenons.