Hello,
I think what Chris Hall pointed out about the difference between a branch pruning saw and carpentry saw should be kept in mind. I mean I don't see that anyone here is recommending using a bow saw for timber framing.

The Kobiki ripping saw, here on the right, and the ryoba saw are very good - far from the most expensive - timber framing saws which in my mind greatly facilitate hand powered work. I believe though that using good quality Japanese saws entails more than just a choice between different saw types.

Don

two saws