
Fiskars
The Fiskars Folding Hand Saw with Dual Position Locking Saw is a compact, portable pruning tool available in 7-inch and 10-inch blade variants, designed for cutting branches too thick for loppers. It features a hardened steel blade with aggressive triple-ground POWER TOOTH® teeth for fast pull-stroke cutting and a unique dual-position locking mechanism that secures the blade in open, closed, and over-center positions for versatile overhand and undercut access.
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Fiskars Folding Hand Saw for its exceptional cutting power and safety features, noting that it performs with surprising speed and efficiency on limbs and campfire wood. The unique over-center lock and pull-stroke efficiency are highlighted as key advantages for precision work on softer woods and PVC. However, critics point out the inconvenience of needing a 6mm Allen wrench for tension adjustments and the ergonomic bias against left-handed users.
What Users Say
Everyday users commonly praise the saw for its secure locking mechanism that prevents accidental opening, its quick cutting ability on branches, and the comfort of the Softgrip handle. The compact size is frequently cited as a major benefit for storage and backpacking. Recurring complaints focus on the need for extra tools for tension adjustments, the inability to replace the blade once it dulls, and occasional stiffness in the push-button release mechanism.
Common Complaints
Users frequently report that blade tension adjustments require carrying a separate 6mm Allen wrench, the blade is non-replaceable and dulls over heavy use, and the push-button locking mechanism can become stiff and difficult to release.
What People Are Saying
“Impressed by how much cutting power is packed into such a compact tool... performed well, cutting with surprising speed and efficiency on limbs and campfire wood”
“won't open up accidentally”
“have to push it in to release”
How It Compares
vs. Silky Gomboy
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Choose Fiskars for aggressive green wood cutting and undercut versatility; choose Silky for smooth hardwood cutting and replaceable blades.
vs. Corona Razortooth
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Choose Fiskars for versatile locking positions and lighter weight; choose Corona for rust-proof durability and push-cut capability.
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