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Your saw looks nice!
I think a “good saw” is one that will do the work well. Does it cut straight? Does it not bind? Does it have minimal tear-out? Is it comfortable to use?
Buying a hardened saw has its merits. You don’t have to worry about sharpening, and they usually last a while. When it dulls, a run to the store gets you a brand new saw. On the other hand, sharpening is a good skill to learn. And you won’t have to re-fettle (round the edges) of your handle every time.
I found sharpening to be an easy task, and doesn’t really take long as long as the saw is in good shape.
I have a Japanese pull saw. That thing is mean sharp … it scares me; I’m double and triple checking where my fingers are when I’m cutting with it! But it’s hardened. I’m not looking forward to replacing the $20 blade when it gets dull.