Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
Fiskars Pruning Saw 13-inch
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Fiskars POWER TOOTH Softgrip Folding Pruning Saw (7") is a compact, folding hand saw designed for pruning thick tree limbs and branches. It features a razor-sharp, triple-ground blade for aggressive, clean cuts and a specialized undercut feature. It is best suited for home gardeners and arborists who need a portable, reliable tool for proper overhand and undercut pruning.
The Fiskars Fixed Handle Pruning Saw is a compact, handheld tool featuring a 13-inch triple-ground POWER TOOTH steel blade designed for aggressive, bi-directional cutting. It combines a fixed 13-inch handle with a non-slip grip for secure control and portability. Ideal for homeowners and casual gardeners managing small to medium trees up to 15 feet tall.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inches | 13 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbsbest | 0.66 lbs |
15.5 inches | 26 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber | Reinforced Plastic/Composite |
Handle Type | Folding | Fixed |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 0.66 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 26 inches |
Performance & Usage(3) | ||
Intended Use | Pruning | Pruning, Tree Cutting |
Saw Type | Folding | Fixed |
Cutting Action | Pull | Bi-directional |
Blade Specifications(5) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7 inches | 13 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | N/A TPI | TPI |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | Fully Hardened Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | N/A mm | mm |
Blade Width (inches) | N/A inches | inches |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Chrome | |
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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. The compact folding design is highly valued for portability, and users report high reliability with clean results that do not bind.
“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.”
“Cuts like butter on live oak-did 2 hours of trimming without tiring”
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the Fiskars Fixed Handle Pruning Saw as a gold standard for handheld tools, particularly highlighting its aggressive POWER TOOTH blade that cuts through thick limbs too large for loppers.
Everyday users generally rate the product highly, praising its ability to cut through dense wood like live oak with minimal effort and its longevity supported by a legitimate lifetime warranty.
