Best Pruning Saw Reviews 2018

In 1919, Silky’s founder, Katsuji Miyawak, designed and produced the “TAMAKITSUNE” which was the brand of the present company. He put his heart, soul, and unyielding spirit into it and this same level of commitment continues today. In 1980, Silky developed and patented a saw setting process that remarkably improved a saw’s sharpness, and the “MIRAIME2” and “4-RETSUME” saws were made with this advanced technology. A merger between the companies in 1983 saw the emergence of the Silky brand name, one that has become synonymous with premium-quality saw designs. Today, the company is headed by Uichi Miyawaki, son of the founder, whose wisdom, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit is on par with his predecessor. In a world where care for the environment is crucial, this brand is intent on being friendly to it whilst maintaining the standard its saws have come to be known for.

The Silky BIGBOY has a blade length of 14.2 inches which makes it capable of cutting through larger diameters, gives it an extended reach, and allows longer strokes for faster cutting. It’s designed to be used on large limbs, small trunks, and even in many construction projects without a single problem. Its handle is constructed with rubber compound elastomer to give a good grip even when wet and a comfortable, cushioning effect. The blade is made of tough, durable steel and has the MIRAI-ME design, with cutting angles along its length, which makes the blade sharper, faster, and smoother-cutting than others.

It’s especially preferred for pruning as this design leaves a smooth surface, greatly reducing risks of infection to the plant. It can cross-cut, rip-cut, and slant-cut. The teeth configuration on the BIGBOY is the extra-large 5.5 teeth per inch (tpi) which is suitable for pruning and working with green wood and cuts the thickest branches fast. The teeth are heated and instantly hardened by a high-frequency heating technique, which makes them harder than an ordinary file and remain sharper for about 3 times longer than teeth that haven’t gone through this process.

At 1 pound, it’s lightweight and can be conveniently carried in your gardening, camping, and construction kits. The BIGBOY is also available in 3 other teeth configurations: 6 tpi - Large/Coarse with teeth finer than the extra-large and for the same applications; 8.5 tpi - Medium with finer teeth than the first two and is recommended for soft wood; and 11 tpi - Fine with the finest teeth of them all, it’s recommended for hard wood and bamboo.

Other great saws from Silky include:

• The Silky GOMBOY 8 1/3-inch (medium Teeth) Hand Saw: has 8.5 tpi and comes with a plastic hinged carrying case for easy storage and transport.
• The Silky HAYAUCHI Telescoping Pole Saw: has blade length of 390mm (15 2/5 inches) and a 21-foot extension range that can be used in pruning and trimming, lawn and garden, etc.
• The Silky SUGOI 360mm (14 1/5 inch) Extra Large Teeth Hand Saw: has elastic leg straps and curved blade for landscaping, pruning, and trimming.

Silky saws can be protected with sheaths and cases that either come with the saws or are sold separately.

Fiskars is named after the small Finnish village where it began an awe-inspiring 350 years ago. Its orange-handled scissors were so well-received that they became must-haves for women of that time. Its expansion began with its establishment of a factory in the U.S in 1977, which provided a basis for international trade and gave it access to the world’s greatest economy. The lightweight, ergonomic design of its orange-handled scissors made it a favorite, and it’s sold over 1 billion since their introduction in 1967. Anywhere you see orange-handled scissors, you can be sure that you’re looking at Fiskar as it’s received official trademark protection in the United States, Finland, and Canada. Fiskars’ superior products include an unlimited lifetime guarantee to give its customers confidence in their longevity.

The Fiskars Power Tooth Softgrip Saw promises to quickly give you clean cuts – or undercuts - through thick branches. It features a 13-inch-long POWER TOOTH blade with triple-ground teeth as sharp as a razor that cuts through branches, enabling you to complete tasks in less time. The teeth are designed to cut when pulled, making it a pull saw.

It features a fully-hardened blade that has been precision-ground to stay sharp even with extreme use. The steel blade has been coated with a low-friction finish that makes it easy to use and allows the blade to glide through wood without resistance. The same coating protects the blade, preventing it from the gumming-up effect of even the ‘sappiest’ of trees. Debris and rust don’t stand a chance against the blade either, and it leaves the cut surface smooth. The softgrip touchpoints increase comfort and control of the contoured handle, which is large enough to support single-handed grip.

This pruning saw comes with a protective plastic case that covers the teeth. It’s advised that you keep this cover as it can be used to effectively protect you and other items – like your clothes – from the sharp teeth on this saw. You can take this saw just about anywhere, seeing as it weighs only 8 ounces.

There are more great pruning saws from Fiskars which include:

• The Fiskars Pruning Saw with Handle: a 15-inch blade length that cuts on the pull and push stroke for faster cutting operations. It can even be flipped for easy, controlled undercuts.
• The Fiskars Folding Saw and Pruner Set: has a non-stick coated, hardened bypass steel pruning blade and a folding saw that cuts in both directions.
• The Fiskars Power Tooth Softgrip Folding Saw: has a 7-inch blade, 7 tpi, and a resin handle. It can be locked in two positions.

All of Fiskars’ products are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Barnel set up shop in Oregon in the year 1985 where it applied its technical “know-how” to meet the special requirements of the local horticultural industry. It effectively combined its innovative ideas with listening to its customers to provide the solutions that earned it the respect of that local industry - and soon enough it became popular throughout the West coast. Today, professional and dedicated outdoor hobbyists around the world trust Barnel. It’s gained so much popularity that even the sports market stocks Barnel tools that are focused on hunting, backpacking, and camping. It promises to continue to bring its customers new innovation and to engineer designs that enhance results, productivity, and performance.

The Barnel Telescopic Ultra Reach Pruners and Loppers is a collection of ultra-lightweight extendable pruners with extruded aluminum construction. Each consists of telescopic extensions that are quickly connected over a single push button and has a center oiler bolt that keeps the internal workings continuously lubricated.

Along the length of the poles, there are hand grips that slide and lock anywhere, providing a comfortable and secure hold on the pole. Each has an inlaid TPR (thermoplastic rubber) that rotates through 1800 allowing you to conveniently hold and use it in a variety of positions, no matter where the fruit or branches are located.

The branches cut can be held with the cut-and-hold mechanism on these tools. There’s also a spring mechanism that adjusts automatically to make various-sized cuts; it can be removed whenever you please. The blades on these tools are of high carbon sword steel, have a hard chrome finish, and feature a branch removal hook.

The 6-10' Telescoping Cut-n-Hold Pruner with Saw is the one we’re reviewing today. It has an overall length when extended, of 119 inches and is 71 inches when it’s not. The chrome blade has a length of 5/8 inches.

Other pruning saws from Barnel include:

• The Barnel USA P210 Tri Edge Folding Saw: a 13 ½-inch pruning saw with red and white color and ergonomic design for high performance.
• The Barnel H24w Double-bumper Professional Horticultural Lopper: a 24-inch long tool with 1.5-inch cutting capacity and American hickory wood handles. It has a self-oiling center bolt.
• The Barnel BLK720P Tropical Fruit Harvest Knife/Sickle: a 10-inch tool with 4.75-inch serrated blade. It’s designed to be used in the harvest of tropical fruits and bananas

Additionally, there’s a limited lifetime warranty on the internal workings of the telescopic pruners.

Corona was born out of the need to improve production process and increase earnings. In the 1920s, when the citrus industry first started near Corona, California, sales were limited by the less-than-desirable condition in which the oranges reached the market. The search for solutions to this problem began and a school teacher, after observing the field handling process, discovered the problem and drew up a solution.

He designed a hand tool that would harvest the oranges without causing any damage to their skin (for that was the source of the problem). But being no tool maker, he turned his idea to the local citrus-farming community who gave the task of building the tool to a local blacksmith, thus the AG 5050 Orange Sheer and Corona was born. Today, it’s at the vanguard of the lawn, garden, landscape, construction, irrigation, and agriculture market.

The Corona Razor Tooth 13-inch Pruning Saw has a curved blade design with 3-sided razor teeth that cut through medium to large branches. It smoothly cuts smaller branches and cuts through larger 4 to 5-inch diameter branches with ease. The curvature of the blade is so that more of its teeth get into the branch to cut more in less time.

The 13-inch blade cuts on the pull and delivers a 10-inch cut per pull stroke. The blade is of tempered steel alloy which makes it operate without friction and be resistant to rusting. For durability, the sharp teeth have been impulse hardened. In the event of breakage, the blade is replaceable; handles, bolts, and of course, the blade can be purchased from the manufacturer or major gardening tools retailers.

Its handle has a cushioned pistol grip that has been co-molded for strength and durability. At the head of the handle, there is a hanging hole to conveniently store it with.

Other pruning saws from Corona include:

• The Corona Razor Tooth Saw - 7 in Folding Saw: National Home Gardening Club tested and approved pruning saw for use on small to medium branches.
• The Corona RS 7060 Razor Tooth Folding Pruning Saw: has 10 ½-inch blade and wooden handle. It’s sharp and built to last.
• The Corona Clipper PS 7020 Folding Pruning Saw: has 14-inch length and a curved 5-inch blade. It’s recommended for cutting through small to medium branches.
• The Corona TP 6850 Compound Action Tree Pruner: a 14-foot pruner with a curved 13-inch saw and comfortable foam grip. It has a heavy-duty chain drive and a 1.25-inch diameter cutting capacity.

Tabor Tools was created in 1982 to meet the demands of local agricultural and horticultural cooperatives. Driven by an ambition to supply its customers with products that are of outstandingly superior design and performance, it has become the go-to place for gardeners and landscapers, whether professional or hobbyist. This growth can be ascribed to the level of experience and innovation it puts into the production of its tools, resulting in high-performance products that its customers have come to rely on. Tabor tools are designed to make a statement both practically and visually, which explains the bold red and black coloration of its tools. Tabor has a variety of hand tools on offer that include hand pruners, saws, shears, bypass and anvil loppers, and irrigation tools – with still more room for growth!

The Tabor Tools 10-inch Pruning Saw works well for cutting larger trees as you can cut through a 4-inch diameter branch without putting much energy into it. Its blade cuts on the backward draw stroke, and its tough teeth blade remains stable during strong pulls, resulting in accurate cuts.

At less than 1 pound, it’s light and can be carried in your toolbox, car, or backpack. It can also be conveniently hung from your tool belt as it comes in a strong, well-made scabbard and is guaranteed to last a lifetime. When you’re working and don’t need the pruning saw, you can slip it into its sheath, listen for a reassuring click (it indicates that the saw is securely in place), and hang it on your belt with its convenient belt loop.

It features a non-slip, ergonomically-shaped, pistol-grip which prevents your wrists from aching after use. The design of this pruning saw makes it suitable for clean-cut pruning, preparatory cuts, and cut-to-length work. The blade is coated to produce a smooth, friction-free cut, keeping it sharper for a longer time and corrosion-free. The teeth on this tool are of an aggressive design to produce more cuts in less time. The handle also features a storage hole for a lanyard or storage hook.

Tabor Tools has more pruning saws on offer and they include:

• The Tabor Tools All Purpose Folding Hand Saw: has a 7.5-inch pull-stroke blade for a variety of household chores and tasks.
• The Tabor tools 8-inch Pruning Saw with Sheath: features aggressive teeth and ergonomic handle, and cuts up to 4-inch diameter branches.

Tabor Tools has a responsive customer support and warranty.