Forester Platinum 13-inch
Score: 85/100
Oregon Curved Hand Saw
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Forester Platinum SCHFP is a professional-grade 13-inch curved pruning saw designed for efficient tree pruning and arborist work. It features a high-performance blade made in Korea using taper grinding technology, a molded rubber handle, and a durable black scabbard. The saw is positioned as a cost-effective alternative to the Silky Zubat, offering similar performance characteristics at a lower price point.
The Oregon 13-inch Curved Premium Japanese High Carbon Steel Hand Saw is an arborist pruning saw designed for efficient branch cutting with minimal resistance. It features a curved blade with tri-edge impulse-hardened teeth and a chrome-plated high-carbon steel construction. Best suited for professional arborists and tree pruners needing efficient branch cutting on green or fresh wood.
| Attribute | | |
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13 inchesbest | 13 inchesbest | |
6.5 TPIbest | 6.5 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 lbs | 0.9 lbsbest |
19 inches | 20.65 inchesbest | |
4 inchesbest | — |
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|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Molded Rubber | Ergonomic |
Handle Type | Detachable/Interchangeable | Ergonomic |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.0 lbs | 0.90 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 19.0 inches | 20.65 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Tree Pruning | Forestry, Pruning, Cutting |
Saw Type | Curved Pruning Saw | Curved Hand Saw |
Cutting Action | Push/Pull (Standard) | Pull-cut |
Suitable Materials | Wood (Branches) | Green Wood, Fresh Wood |
Blade Specifications(3) | ||
Blade Material | SK-4 High Carbon Steel | Japanese High-Carbon Steel (SK4) |
Blade Thickness (mm) | Taper Ground mm | mm |
Blade Width (inches) | 4.0 inches | inches |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Hard Chrome Plated | Chrome Plated |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | null | 1 year |
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Manufacturer and retailer descriptions praise the Forester Platinum SCHFP for its exceptional cutting performance and powerful, reliable build. It is highlighted as a value-driven alternative to the Silky Zubat, emphasizing its advanced Korean manufacturing and similar performance characteristics at a lower cost.
No specific consumer reviews, ratings, praise, or complaints are included in the available search results. While some retailer pages note high ratings, no detailed user feedback or recurring themes are provided to analyze.
Professional reviewers and editors highlight the saw's arborist-focused design, describing it as fast, reliable, and precise with quick-cutting power. Sources note its comparable performance to the Silky Zubat saw, praising the curved profile for efficient pulls on distant branches and the premium Japanese steel for smooth pruning.
Search results lack direct consumer reviews, so no specific praise or complaints from users are available. Product descriptions suggest appeal for smooth, clean cuts based on tri-edge teeth, but recurring feedback cannot be confirmed without user data.
