Could someone recommend the correct handsaw to use to cut birch plywood. Someone recommended the Japanese Plywood saw from Lee Valley. I've never used it and I'd like a 2nd opinion before I buy it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

There is a thrift store near my work that has a plethora of hand saws of many different sizes both rip and cross cut saws. I would be interested in picking up a couple but would like to know what to look for in a hand saw. Are there makers I should be looking for? I would then either have...