Bahco’s Superior XT-HP handsaw with a thicker-than-standard blade, hardpoint teeth, and a friction-reducing black coating. Cuts fast through chipboard, plastics, and medium-hard materials. 550mm blade, 9TPI, with an ergonomic two-component handle.
The Bahco 2600-22-XT-HP is a bahco handsaw built for tradespeople who cut a lot of sheet material and need a saw that keeps up. The 550mm blade runs at 9 teeth per inch, which is the sweet spot for fast, clean cuts through chipboard, MDF, plywood, and plastics — the kind of materials that now turn up on almost every fit-out job.
The blade is thicker than a conventional handsaw, which matters more than it sounds. A thicker blade flexes less mid-cut, tracks straighter, and stays true without you having to compensate with your wrist. It also means the saw lasts longer before the blade starts to wander on longer cuts.
What Makes the Bahco XT-HP Handsaw Different
The XT-HP range is developed using Bahco’s ERGO process, which is their approach to reducing hand and arm fatigue over a working day. The handle is two-component construction — harder plastic for structure, softer material in the grip area where your hand actually sits. After a few hours on site, that distinction becomes noticeable.
Hardpoint teeth give a longer cutting life than standard teeth. They hold their edge well on the abrasive materials this saw is designed for, and the black friction-reducing blade coating helps the saw glide through cuts rather than dragging. Less effort per stroke adds up quickly when you’re cutting sheet after sheet.
Blade Coating and Hardpoint Teeth
The combination of the black coating and hardpoint teeth means this bahco handsaw performs well on materials that quickly blunt or clog cheaper saws. Chipboard in particular is hard on teeth — the resin binders are abrasive — and the XT-HP is specifically designed with that in mind.
At 550mm, it’s a full-size saw with enough blade length to handle sheet goods comfortably without short-strokes or stalling at the end of a cut.
Pro Tip: When cutting melamine-faced chipboard, score the cut line with a sharp knife before sawing to prevent the face from chipping, regardless of how fine the saw is.
This saw is used across joinery, shopfitting, second fix carpentry, and general site work. It handles chipboard, MDF, plywood, softwood, hardwood, and most rigid plastics without issue. It's a go-to for cutting kitchen carcasses, shelving panels, stud work, and timber framing where you need a reliable handsaw that won't slow you down. Equally useful in a workshop or on site without power nearby.
Best For
Chipboard and MDF cutting
Plywood and sheet materials
Rigid plastics
Softwood and hardwood
Second fix carpentry
General site and workshop use
Key Specifications
Blade length: 550mm (22 inch)
Teeth per inch: 9TPI
Hardpoint teeth
Thicker blade than standard handsaws
Friction-reducing black blade coating
Two-component ergonomic handle
Key Features
ERGO-developed handle design
Softer grip material for comfort
Reduced blade flex on longer cuts
Extended tooth life on abrasive materials
Suitable for modern engineered board materials
Not suitable for: Not designed for cutting metal, masonry, or green/wet timber where a more specialist saw would be needed. Hardpoint teeth cannot be resharpened, so the blade is replaced rather than maintained.
Mark your cut line clearly and score it with a knife if cutting melamine or laminated board. Start the cut using a few short, controlled pull strokes to establish the kerf before moving into full strokes. Let the saw do the work and avoid forcing it through the material, which causes the blade to wander and the cut to drift.
For longer cuts in sheet goods, support the offcut end to prevent it from dropping and splitting before you finish the cut. The 550mm blade length means you can use a full, efficient stroke without choking up on the handle.
Mark the cut line clearly with a pencil or marking knife
Secure the workpiece so it cannot move during cutting
Score along the cut line with a knife if cutting laminated or melamine-faced board
Begin with several short pull strokes to establish a clean starting kerf
Move into full, controlled strokes, keeping your arm and the blade in line with the cut
Support the offcut end near the end of the cut to prevent the material splitting
Can the hardpoint teeth on the Bahco XT-HP be resharpened?
No. Hardpoint teeth are hardened beyond what a file can touch, which is why they last longer than traditional teeth. When the blade is worn, it is replaced rather than sharpened. Given the price of the saw, this is a reasonable trade-off for most users.
Is 9TPI suitable for fine joinery work or is it better suited to rough cutting?
9TPI sits in the middle ground — faster than a fine-tooth saw but still clean enough for sheet materials and prepared timber. For very fine joinery or detailed work you would want a higher TPI. For chipboard, MDF, plywood, and general carpentry, 9TPI gives a good balance of speed and finish.
The Bahco 2600-22-XT-HP features a thicker steel blade with hardpoint teeth — teeth that are induction-hardened to resist wear on abrasive engineered materials. The black PTFE-based blade coating reduces friction and helps prevent the blade from binding in the cut. The handle uses a two-component construction combining structural plastic with a softer overmould in the grip zone, developed through Bahco's ERGO ergonomic design process.
Brand
Bahco
Model
2600-22-XT-HP
Blade Length
550mm (22 inch)
Teeth Per Inch
9 TPI
Tooth Type
Hardpoint
Blade Coating
Friction-reducing black coating
Handle Construction
Two-component (dual material)
Range
Superior XT-HP
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