Home » handsaws » How to hold a pruning saw correctly? How to hold a pruning saw correctly? Chris 29th February 2020 How to hold a pruning saw correctly? Shop for Pruning Saws You should grip a pruning saw in much the same way as you would a bread knife. Hold the saw in your dominant hand and place your other hand on the material you intend to cut (but make sure you keep it well away from the saw blade!)