SUIZAN Ryoba Double Edge Saw 9.5" - Professional Japanese Pullsaw Handsaw Woodworking Tools

If he likes he probably already has them since they aren’t that expensive. Check out his tools while his away and see if he already have something like this: https://www.amazon.com.au/Japanese-Saw-Ryoba-Double-Edge/dp/B01MU9XB1W/ Link above is for arguably most popular Japanese saw type, but if already has one there are other types as well: https://www.amazon.com.au/Japanese-Saw-Dozuki-Dovetail-Woodworking/dp/B01MUP2BEJ/ https://www.amazon.com.au/SUIZAN-Flush-Cut-Saw-150mm/dp/B0F1YH9BPN/ All of them are made in Japan by reputable and affordable SUIZAN brand, he will enjoy any of those but choose the one he doesn’t already have :)

The first one I purchased was from Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cyfk9dU The big box stores normally have at least one brand’s variation.

For nine bucks I expect it's a little harsh to use, aggressive geometry. This is what I recommend - better than the Irwin and Harbor Freight cheapos. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MU9XB1W