Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
Outdoor Edge Flip N' Zip
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 Outdoor Edge Flip N' Zip is a compact, lightweight folding saw designed for hunters and outdoorsmen, featuring a 4.4-inch 65Mn spring-steel blade with triple-ground teeth for aggressive cutting of bone, wood, and hide. Its ultra-lightweight design and secure lock-back mechanism make it highly portable for field use. It is best suited for hunters needing a portable saw for field dressing game or trimming small limbs.
| Attribute | | |
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7 inchesbest | 4.4 inches | |
7 inchesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbs | 0.15 lbsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inchesbest | — |
15.5 inchesbest | 9.4 inches |
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Portability & Storage(2) | ||
Folded Length (inches) | 9 inches | null inches |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 9.4 inches |
Ergonomics & Handling(3) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 0.15 lbs |
Handle Material | Rubberized | Aluminum |
Handle Type | Softgrip | One-handed |
Safety & Mechanisms(3) | ||
Blade Lock Type | Push Button | Lock-back |
Sharpenable Blade | false | true |
Blade Thickness (inches) | inches | null inches |
General & Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | Allen Wrench | Nylon Sheath |
Blade & Cutting Performance(6) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7 inches | 4.4 inches |
Cutting Capacity (inches) | 7 inches | null inches |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | 65Mn Spring Steel |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) | N/A | null |
Blade Coating | Chrome Plated | Chrome |
Tooth Design | Triple Grind | Triple-Ground |
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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.”
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