Abstract: A novel saw is disclosed having novel dimensions and tooth pattern for the saw to cut efficiently through bone and wood. The saw includes a plurality of teeth disposed upon the cutting edge of the saw blades. The teeth are set with a bevel of about 3.degree. to 15.degree. and with two steps of about 1/4 to 1/8 inch and with a spacing of tip-to-tip between continguous teeth of about 1/8 to 3/8 inch. The blade is selected of material having dimension and hardness for the blade to yield to bend in a generally semicircular bend.