have attached photo's of my latest backsaw. Its a 14" blade at 14tpi X-CUT with a 1/4" taper. The handle is made from Blackeyed Coolabah burl timber and is fitted to the saw plate at a 15 degree hang angle.. The lowest point of the handle is 1/4" above the toothline. By not including the 1/2" heel of the blade as part of future sharpenings the degree of taper towards the toe will minutely increase after each sharpening. This will also have an increasing effect on the amount of clearance seen at the heel end of the blade from the low point of the handle. The backsaw is intended for bench work use.

Regards; Stewie