Fiskars PowerTooth 10-inch
Score: 88/100
Suizan Ryoba
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Suizan Ryoba is a professional-grade Japanese pull saw featuring a 9.5-inch double-edge blade with 9 TPI for rip cuts and 15 TPI for cross cuts. It utilizes razor-sharp Japanese steel with a thin kerf to deliver clean, precise cuts with minimal effort, available in folding and fixed handle variants.
The Fiskars Folding Hand Saw with Dual Position Locking Saw is a compact, portable pruning tool designed for cutting branches too thick for loppers. Its unique over-center lock and aggressive POWER TOOTH blade offer exceptional cutting power and safety. It is best suited for homeowners, campers, and light arborists needing a versatile tool for pruning and brush clearing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 inchesbest | 9.5 inches | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.066 lbsbest | 0.44 lbs |
14.75 inches | 23.62 inchesbest | |
— | 0.5 mmbest | |
1.25 inches | 2.5 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Composite | Cane-wrapped or Polypropylene |
Handle Type | Folding | Interchangeable |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.066 lbs | 0.44 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 14.75 inches | 23.62 inches |
Performance & Usage(3) | ||
Intended Use | Pruning | Woodworking |
Saw Type | Folding | Japanese Pull Saw |
Suitable Materials | Wood, PVC | Wood |
Blade Specifications(5) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 10 inches | 9.5 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | N/A TPI | 9/15 TPI |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | Japanese Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | N/A mm | 0.5 mm |
Blade Width (inches) | 1.25 inches | 2.5 inches |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Blade Coating | Chrome | null |
Replaceable Blade | false | true |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Lifetime | null |
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Professional reviewers praise the saw for its exceptional cutting power and safety features, noting that it performs with surprising speed and efficiency on limbs and campfire wood. The unique over-center lock and pull-stroke efficiency are highlighted as key advantages.
Everyday users commonly praise the saw for its secure locking mechanism, quick cutting ability on branches, and the comfort of the Softgrip handle. Recurring complaints focus on the need for extra tools for tension adjustments and the inability to replace the blade.
“Impressed by how much cutting power is packed into such a compact tool... performed well, cutting with surprising speed and efficiency on limbs and campfire wood”
“won't open up accidentally”
“have to push it in to release”
Professional reviewers, including Jonathan Katz-Moses, praise the Suizan Ryoba as a personal favorite for all-around hand sawing due to its weight balance, sharp edge, and thin kerf. Experts highlight the efficiency of the pull-stroke design and the durability of the Japanese steel, though they note that users must adapt to the non-cutting forward motion.
Everyday consumers commonly praise the saw for its immediate sharpness, smooth cutting performance, and lightweight efficiency compared to Western saws. Users appreciate the versatility of the dual-edge blade and the value for Japanese quality. Recurring complaints focus on the difficulty of cleaning cane handles, the initial learning curve for the pull stroke, and occasional cosmetic cracks in the hand-wrapped handles.
