Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
ARS CAM Series
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Fiskars POWER TOOTH Softgrip Folding Pruning Saw is a compact, high-quality tool designed for precise pruning with a specialized undercut feature. Its main trade-off is the non-replaceable blade and moderate cutting speed compared to faster alternatives. It is best suited for home gardeners and arborists who value clean cuts and portability over raw cutting speed.
The ARS CAM-18LN is a professional-grade fixed-blade pruning saw featuring a 7-inch taper-ground high carbon steel blade with TURBOCUT tri-edge teeth for fast pull-cutting. It includes a nickel-plated finish for rust resistance but lacks the compact storage of folding saws due to its fixed design. Best suited for professional arborists and horticulturists who prioritize cutting efficiency and durability over compactness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inchesbest | 7 inchesbest | |
7 inchesbest | 2.76 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbs | 0.37 lbsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inchesbest | — |
15.5 inchesbest | 13.39 inches |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Portability & Storage(2) | ||
Folded Length (inches) | 9 inches | N/A inches |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 13.39 inches |
Ergonomics & Handling(3) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 0.37 lbs |
Handle Material | Rubberized | Plastic |
Handle Type | Softgrip | Fixed Handle |
Safety & Mechanisms(3) | ||
Blade Lock Type | Push Button | Fixed |
Sharpenable Blade | false | true |
Blade Thickness (inches) | inches | N/A inches |
General & Accessories(3) | ||
Saw Type | Folding | Pull Saw |
Warranty | Lifetime | N/A |
Included Accessories | Allen Wrench | Sheath, Belt Loop |
Blade & Cutting Performance(5) | ||
Cutting Capacity (inches) | 7 inches | 2.76 inches |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | High carbon steel |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) | N/A | TURBOCUT |
Blade Coating | Chrome Plated | Nickel-plated |
Tooth Design | Triple Grind | Tri-edge |
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Professional reviewers praise the saw's clean cutting performance, ease of pull strokes, and the specialized undercut feature, noting it excels for proper overhand and undercut cuts on thick branches.
Everyday consumers frequently praise the sharp blade for enabling effortless pull cuts and the comfortable non-slip grip that works well even when sweaty. Recurring complaints focus on the slower cutting speed for dense wood and the fact that the blade is not replaceable.
Product descriptions characterize the saw as a professional tool ideal for heavy-duty, clean cuts in horticulture, emphasizing the superior performance of the taper-ground blade and TURBOCUT teeth.
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“The button mechanism is really easy, grip comfortable, and overall performance pretty good for tree/shrub pruning.”
“Easy start and clean cuts with moderate speed on pull stroke.”
