Hum . . .
Maybe you should try sawing dead Australian wattle (esp A parramattensis). A very good way to damage the teeth on any steel saw. Me, I use carbide on it whenever I can.
I am. The weights are +/- 0.1 oz. Weight also depends on grip choice, with the lightest option being Plasti-Dip on steel, then basswood, then cork. Hi viz Blaze orange is not extra, it’s just one of many choices.
Oh, I just made one with a neoprene grip and it’s awesome. Very comfortable:
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