Pruning Saw
This blog is our recommendation for what is the best pruning saw.
The pruning saw is when even the loppers won’t do. There are a lot of different types of pruning saw and they match their intended uses. I personally like the folding pruning saws because then I can have it on me at all times. You never know when you’ll have to prune a limb of a tree or encounter a branch your loppers aren’t up to. Another thing to remember is, unlike a lot of saws, most pruning saws blade cut on the backward stroke, as in as you pull the saw towards you.
Here are some things you should look out for when buying a pruning saw.
Handle
The handle should have been sturdy enough not to break up after prolonged use. I’ve seen the handle of cheaper brands pull straight off the blade.
The handle should also have a good grip. You don’t want to drop it, especially if you’re up some ladder and there’s some unknowing person walking by.
Blade strength
I suggest you look out for carbon steel blades. They have been heat-hardened to increase strength. This also keeps the teeth of the blade sharper for longer. You’d expect all pruning saws to be sharp at first but the carbon steel blades are the ones that stay sharp for longer.
Shape and size of the blade
Straight blades tend to be better at cutting through the larger branches and limbs. Whereas the curved ones are for more fiddly small jobs, cuts where maybe there isn’t a good straight line.
When it comes to length the basic rule is the longer the blade the thicker the branch it can cut. It makes sense if you think about it.
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Best Pruning Saw
Here is Gardenwilds top 5 best spade.
We love Stihl as a brand and use a lot of they’re products everyday. On the whole their tools tend to be robust, long lasting and very good quality.
The thing I love about this pruning saw is how compact it is. Folded up, I can fit it in my work trouser pocket and it's ready when I need it. The blade is plated Japanese steel and is surprisingly strong and sharp. The handle is comfortable, durable and colour makes it really hard to lose in the border.
This pruning saw should have featured further up the ranking in this blog. However I did manage to snap the tip off the end of the blade while cutting through a larger elder limb. The blade is replaceable but I probably wouldn’t use this saw on larger branches.
For these reason this is No. 5 on Gardenwilds best pruning saw.
This is the budget option but what you get for the price is a solid, hard working saw that will stand up to mid-range pruning tasks no problem. The blade has rust resistant protection on it so it will last a long time. We had this saw for quite a while now. We bought it as something budget and throwaway but it hung in there impressively. After almost a year of constant use it is still sharp!
It’s getting a bit weird trying to fold the blade back in and sometimes you have to put the hand guard back into the handle. But for the price we just kind of accept this.
This is a good solid saw for gardeners who only do seasonal or one off pruning jobs. Perfect for the home gardener.
For these reason this is No. 4 on Gardenwilds best pruning saw.
We’ve been using this pruning saw for a long while. Beven (Gardenwild gardener) acquired it during a garage clear out somewhere. He’d say “you can use this if you like. It’s probably rubbish. I found it.”
It turned out to be a really solid pruning saw. One of the things I like about this pruning saw is, unlike others, it cut both on the forward and backward stroke. This makes the cutting go loads quicker, although you have to be a bit more precise.
To say Beven found in a garage it is still really sharp and cuts evenly and cleanly. It is compact and safe due to the lock-in, lock-out feature on the handle. All in all a really good find! I would buy this pruning saw!
For these reason this is No. 3 on Gardenwilds best pruning saw
This great looking pruning saw is from the master blade craftsmen at Niwaki. It has a carbon steel blade with heat hardened teeth for long lasting sharpness. It’s also compact which, I may have mentioned, I really like. It went through denser, knot filled wood with ease. The handle is sturdy and feels durable.
Some people have said that they had a problem with the locking mechanism but that wasn’t something I had a problem with. It’s something to look out for if you end up going for this pruning saw.
For these reasons this is No. 2 on Gardenwilds best pruning saw.
Here’s our number 1! I have mentioned the world renowned swiss brand Falco before in my best secateurs and best loppers blogs.
This pruning saw is so easy to use! It feels like it’s sliding through the branches in a couple of cuts. The blade is carbon steel and heat treated to stay sharper for longer. The cut is clean which helps the plant heal. There is also a replacement part which is important with a saw blade because they are tricky to sharpen by yourself.
The angle of the handle is just right for your hand when you’re sawing. And the blade is curved just enough to get into complicated spaces and straight enough to have real power.
The drawback as with all Falco products is the price. There is no getting around that when it comes to Falco I’m afraid but you get what you pay for.
For these reasons this is No. 1 on Gardenwilds best pruning saw.
