Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
GROWIT Folding Saw
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Craft911 GROWIT Folding Camping Saw is a heavy-duty, high-performance tool designed for rapid cutting of thick branches in outdoor settings. Its main trade-off is potential blade flex on very large logs and initial stiffness in the locking mechanism. It is best suited for campers, bushcrafters, and gardeners who need a powerful, portable saw for firewood and limb removal.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inches | 11 inchesbest | |
7 inches | 12 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbsbest | 0.84 lbs |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inchesbest | — |
— | 7best | |
15.5 inchesbest | 14.01 inches |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Portability & Storage(2) | ||
Folded Length (inches) | 9 inches | N/A inches |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 14.01 inches |
Ergonomics & Handling(3) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 0.84 lbs |
Handle Material | Rubberized | Aluminum/Composite |
Handle Type | Softgrip | Ergonomic |
Safety & Mechanisms(2) | ||
Blade Lock Type | Push Button | Double Lock |
Sharpenable Blade | false | true |
General & Accessories(2) | ||
Warranty | Lifetime | |
Included Accessories | Allen Wrench | |
Blade & Cutting Performance(6) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7 inches | 11 inches |
Cutting Capacity (inches) | 7 inches | 12 inches |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | SK5 High-Carbon Steel |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) | N/A | 7 |
Blade Coating | Chrome Plated | Rust-Resistant |
Tooth Design | Triple Grind | Triple Cut |
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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.
“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-limbs up to 8 inches gone in seconds”
Professional reviewers and editors, including FindThisBest, rate the Craft911 GROWIT highly for its performance and value, specifically praising its heavy-duty SK5 blade and aggressive 7 TPI teeth. It is positioned as an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and bushcrafters.
Everyday consumers express strong satisfaction with the saw's cutting speed and portability, frequently describing it as cutting 'like butter' and being perfect for camping. Recurring complaints focus on the initial stiffness of the locking mechanism and the blade's tendency to flex on very large logs.
