Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
Spear & Jackson Razorsharp 12-inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 Spear & Jackson SJ-4948PS is a large folding pruning saw designed for stationary garden work on shrubs and light trees. It features a durable SK5 carbon steel blade with chrome plating for rust resistance, offering high cutting performance. However, its large size impacts portability, and the lack of a replacement blade is a significant drawback for long-term use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inches | 12 inchesbest | |
— | 7 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbsbest | 0.71 lbs |
15.5 inches | 23.6 inchesbest | |
— | 3.15 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber | Plastic/Rubber |
Handle Type | Folding | Comfort Grip |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 0.71 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 23.6 inches |
Performance & Usage(2) | ||
Saw Type | Folding | Folding Saw |
Cutting Action | Pull | Unidirectional |
Blade Specifications(5) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7 inches | 12 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | N/A TPI | 7 TPI |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | SK5 Carbon Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | N/A mm | mm |
Blade Width (inches) | N/A inches | 3.15 inches |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Lifetime | |
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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.”
Professional reviewers from Gardeners' World Magazine rated the saw 4.3 out of 5 stars, highlighting its sturdiness, smooth cutting action, and strong safety features. However, they noted that the large size makes it unwieldy to carry and pointed out the lack of a replacement blade as a significant drawback for long-term use.
Detailed consumer feedback is not available in the source data. However, professional insights suggest that while the saw provides excellent cutting power, its large size is a notable inconvenience for users who value portability.
