Best Pruning Saws: Keep Those Trees Neat & Healthy

Trees need to be pruned every now and then in order to stimulate their growth. Pruning also makes them more beautiful and more healthy. Some pruning tools are better than others for such tasks, choosing the wrong one could have a devastating effect on your trees.

So let’s make sure you get something good by looking at the best pruning saws on the market:

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Best Pruning Saws –
At A Glance List

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Name	Blade length	Rating
#1 Silky Zubat Professional >>> BEST FOR: ⧫ Best Buy ⧫	13”	98%	Read Review
#2 Corona Tools Razor-Tooth >>> BEST FOR: Fast pruning	10”	96%	Read Review
#3 Silky Professional PocketBoy >>> BEST FOR: Camping	5.1”	95%	Read Review
#4 Fiskars Pruning Saw  >>> BEST FOR: Hard-to-reach areas	14”	95%	Read Review
#5 REXBETI Folding Saw >>> BEST FOR: Versatility	11”	93%	Read Review
#6 Home Planet Gear Folding Saw >>> BEST FOR: Convenience	8”	92%	Read Review
#7 FLORA GUARD Folding Saw >>> BEST FOR: Affordability	7.7”	90%	Read Review
#8 Tarvol Heavy-Duty Saw >>> BEST FOR: Cactus garden	14”	89%	Read Review

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What Is a Pruning Saw?

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It’s a saw used for pruning. It looks like a small saw, but this tool is definitely bigger than pruning shears. 

It has a long blade, sometimes straight and sometimes curving. The handle is usually curved and referred to as an “open pistol grip handle.”

Just like the pruning shears

This tool is used to cut through branches. However, the pruning saw is appropriate for small to medium-sized branches. 

Once the branch is around 1.5 inches, it’s time to bring the pruning saw. It could cut branches with a maximum diameter of 2.5 inches. 

The newer models could handle even thicker branches. 

You might ask

Why not just use the saw? First of all, the pruning saw is very handy, so it’s easy to use. 

The handle also makes it easier to use when sawing overhead. Since the pruning saw is smaller, it’s also cheaper. 

More about the pruning saw:

It has a tapered blade, just like all saws. Also, just like regular saws, to make a cut, you have to push and pull the saw.

The teeth on the blade are between five and 12 per inch. The fewer the teeth for every inch, the better it is for thicker branches, while a pruning saw with more teeth is preferable for smaller branches. 

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What to Consider When Buying a Pruning Saw

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When you think of a garden, you usually think of something beautiful and peaceful. However, it could easily become not-so beautiful when you don’t use the right tool. 

The thing is, pruning is necessary to stimulate growth and to keep plants healthy. 

However

If you make the wrong cut, it could spell danger for your plants, shrubs or trees. A pruning mistake could kill your tree. 

With the right pruning saw, a pruning mistake could be prevented. 

Here are the important things you should look for when buying a pruning saw:

Blade

The material of your blade is going to be important. You want something sharp but also durable. Moreover, you want a material that doesn’t rust easily. 

The better blades are made of carbon steel, chrome steel, or steel alloy. 

Teeth pattern

This is crucial as the teeth are really the part that makes the cut. As mentioned earlier, you want something with fewer teeth per inch if you are working on thicker branches, and vice versa. This will be determined by the TPI or teeth per inch. 

There are also teeth designs to consider.

Length

Is longer truly better? Actually, the length should be based on what you need. 

If you have really tall trees or plants and shrubs that have the potential to grow really tall, then by all means, go for the long pruning saw. 

If your trees are just average, then go for the shorter tool. It would be lighter and more convenient for you. 

Design

You want a pruning saw that is designed for comfort. You want something with a handle that won’t give your hands blisters and calluses. 

Price

Budget is everything. Of course, you want to buy a pruning saw that fits your budget. However, you should not sacrifice quality just because of budgetary constraints. 

This doesn’t mean you have to use the expensive tool all the time. Just for something that is practical. 

Warranty

Every great product comes with a warranty. It’s always better to buy a tool from a brand that provides warranty. 

If the company offers a substantial warranty, then they must be truly confident of the product. 

To know how pruning saws work, check this out: 

The Best Pruning Saws

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#1 Silky Zubat Professional Curved Hand Saw

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BEST FOR…
Really thick branches

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The Silky Zubat Professional Curved Hand Saw is great for thick branches. It’s so sharp and strong that it could cut through thick branches with ease. 

That’s probably why it’s called professional. 

Let’s talk about the basics

The dimensions for this pruning saw are 18.5 inches by 2.5 inches by 1 inch. The blade is 13 inches long. 

This product also comes with a scabbard. It actually looks very cool since it’s quite long, so it’s actually like getting a sword. 

Speaking of the scabbard

With the scabbard, the product weighs a little over a pound. Without the sheath, the blade is quite lightweight at just 0.65 pound. 

The scabbard is special in itself as it comes with a dual-roller entry system so that the blade of this pruning saw will be protected. 

Oh, the sheath also has leg straps. 

You know what?

This product is definitely made for heavy-duty pruning. Trimming and pruning will become an easy task with such an efficient saw. 

The blade itself is really powerful. It provides stability when cutting through branches. 

It’s thick too. The blade is about 1.5 millimeters thick or 0.06 inch thick. 

Next:

The handle is really quite comfortable. It’s non-slip, for starters and the handle absorbs vibration during sawing. It would definitely lessen fatigue. 

So, what’s the catch?

The truth is, it was really hard to find something not to like about this pruning saw. 

The only negative thing I can think about this saw is that it’s quite expensive. It’s almost triple the price of most pruning saws. 

That’s also probably why it has a limited lifetime warranty. 

The thing is

This pruning saw is worth the price. It’s really quite amazing. The blade is long enough and it’s sharp and strong. It can handle really thick branches with ease.  

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MY RATING: 98%

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#2 Corona Tools Razor-Tooth Folding Saw

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BEST FOR…
Fast pruning

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Are you in a hurry? Then the Corona Tools Razor-Tooth Folding Saw is going to be your best friend. 

It will really help you do quick pruning of your trees and shrubs. 

What can you expect?

The product has the following dimensions: 12 inches by 2.68 inches by 1 inch. The blade is only 10 inches, but that’s good enough for smaller trees and shrubs. 

The razor teeth of this saw will more than make up for the not-so lengthy blade. For the uninformed, razor teeth means the blade comes with a three-sided tooth. 

Astonishing!

That means that the pruning saw is really sharp. That’s also why you can work really fast. 

It’s also lightweight and small. 

Here’s something to think about:

A number of seniors are raving about this product. It seems like it’s really ideal for them because of the weight and the efficiency of the blade. 

Plus, the handle is quite comfortable. You can prune for hours and not feel it in your hands. 

And as the name suggests

This is a foldable pruning saw. That is very convenient for storage.  

Finally, it has a limited lifetime warranty. 

However

You would have to sharpen this every so often since it dulls quite easily. When it’s dull, it can still cut. That’s a testament to its strength. 

However, it won’t cut twice as fast as other pruning saws anymore. 

Also

While it’s a foldable pruning saw, there is part of the blade that is still exposed. That’s still quite dangerous, so you have to be careful when storing this one. 

You should keep it out of reach of children.

To conclude:

This is a really convenient blade to use and you could prune twice as fast as most pruning saws.  

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MY RATING: 96%

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#3 Silky Professional Series PocketBoy Folding Saw

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BEST FOR…
Camping

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For small branches in plants and shrubs, sometimes in trees, you should use the Silky Professional Series PocketBoy. 

You know, this may be small, but it could be quite powerful. 

Let’s see

It’s foldable, so it’s really convenient. It’s called a PocketBoy because you could literally put this product inside your pocket. It doesn’t take up space in your tool box either.

But you don’t have to put it in your pocket as this small pruning saw actually comes with a hard plastic belt case. 

About the dimensions

This product has the following: 11.42 inches by 2.36 inches by 1 inch. The blade is only five inches though. 

The blade is quite fantastic. It’s rust-resistant, which is important if you want this blade to last for a long time. 

The material is a hard chrome-plated taper-ground blade. The teeth are impulse-hardened. 

Here’s the deal:

This pocket saw, which will remind you of a pocket knife, is perfect for camping. You could use the belt case and use the blade to cut down branches that are in your way. 

Yep! It’s more than just a tool for pruning. 

By the way

This product also has two open locking positions. This way, you can position it for lopping and for pruning. 

There are really so many uses of this pruning saw. 

Also, the handle is non-slip rubber to keep you safe and comfortable. 

Unfortunately

Maybe because of its size, you can’t really do your work as fast as you can. That’s probably the price you pay for the convenience. 

There is also the matter of its sharpness. It gets dull easily. So, a sharpening file / tool should come in handy. 

Should you buy this product?

If you are into camping while also being in need of a pruning tool, then this will be the most amazing product for you. It’s like hitting two birds (maybe even more) with one stone. It’s mighty convenient, too.  

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MY RATING: 95%

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#4 Fiskars Pruning Saw

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BEST FOR…
Hard-to-reach areas

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The Fiskars Pruning Saw has a 15-inch blade. Need I say more? That alone is already reason enough to buy this product. 

That is

If you have tall trees. A product this long would be great for sawing overhead. Not only that, if there are hard-to-reach areas, you can easily cut it with this tool. 

The dimensions are 21.62 inches by 5.38 inches by 1.12 inches. 

Also

This saw provides a really amazing cut. That’s important if you want to properly spur the growth of the plants. 

It’s also important for its health. You don’t want to unnecessarily make an open wound on the tree because of a bad cut. 

The great cut is courtesy of the saw’s powerful teeth. 

Hear me out:

The product has six teeth per inch. That makes it ideal for large branches. 

This also allows you to work faster. You can go through three thick branches with ease. 

Listen

This product also has a soft and comfortable handle. It doesn’t matter if you would be cutting or pruning for a long time because your hands will not be too stressed. 

It also has a D-handle, which is just more convenient. 

Don’t forget!

The product also comes with a lifetime warranty. 

But but but

There are stickers on both sides of the blade and they just don’t get off. At least, they’re not easy to get off and they are really annoying. 

Also, teeth as powerful as that of the Fiskars aren’t always a good thing. In this case, the saw isn’t as versatile as you want it to be. 

It’s not ideal for some branches because the teeth are too coarse. 

All in all

This is a pruning saw with a 15-inch blade. That’s already excellent as it is because it’s easy to use for overhead sawing and for hard-to-reach areas. But more than that, the teeth on this thing are really powerful. 

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MY RATING: 95%

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#5 REXBETI Folding Saw

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BEST FOR…
Versatility

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Is this a pruning saw or a camping knife? The REXBETI Folding Saw can actually be both. 

That’s one of the many reasons people really love this product. 

Moreover

The blade is 11 inches, which is actually quite long for a foldable saw. You get seven teeth per inch.

They are also aggressively staggered. That’s great enough to handle branches that are six-inch thick. 

This feature also makes you work really fast. 

Sounds good?

Great, because there are so many more good things about this foldable saw. The blade is made of SK-5 steel. 

That’s synonymous with durable blades. You can basically do heavy-duty pruning with this product. 

But that’s not all!

You can also cut bushes when camping, and you can use it for general landscaping activities. Actually, you can use this saw for various outdoor activities that you might as well call it an all-around knife. 

The handle is also comfortable. It is long and is coated with polymer that allows you a firm grip. 

Since it’s foldable, it’s also really convenient for storing. It won’t take up much space.  

Although

This is quite heavy for a foldable saw. Regular pruning saws are usually less than half a pound and foldables are even lighter. 

The saw is also not ideal for green wood. 

Understandably

This is a pruning saw and should be used as one. However, there are times when you have to cut some green wood for practical reasons. 

When you use this product, it gets stuck and would bend quite easily. At least, you can easily fix the bending, it’s just a bit annoying. 

Overall

This is a magnificent pruning saw that you can also use in camping or other outdoor activities. It’s quite convenient because it’s a foldable one. Another thing, it’s quite affordable too.  

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MY RATING: 93%

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#6 Home Planet Gear Folding Saw

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BEST FOR…
Convenience

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This is another really versatile pruning saw. The Home Planet Gear Folding Saw can be used for pruning and trimming, and it can also be used as a camping knife. 

With its size, there is no denying that it is a saw rather than a simple camping knife. 

Look

The blade is eight inches. That is long enough. 

The complete dimensions are 9.5 inches by 2.25 inches by 0.75 inches. When you open it up, it’s 17 inches long.

When you close this product, it’s small enough to fit in the large pocket of a cargo pants. 

It’s really quite convenient

Also known as the EverSaw folding saw, the blade is made of SK-5 carbon steel. This is a material known for its durability. 

Not that you have to worry about its longevity since it has a lifetime warranty. Although, that’s probably why the manufacturer provides a lifetime warranty because it knows that you won’t have much of a problem with this. 

On the other hand

It’s not that worrying if you have to buy another piece of this because it’s very affordable. 

It’s also quite comfortable to the hands with its ribbed rubber handle. It also has an ergonomic and non-slip design. 

Back to the cutting features

It has triple-cut razor teeth meant to provide smooth sawing. It’s really sharp, there is no denying that. 

However

The teeth aren’t long enough. They are very sharp but you can’t really go as fast as you want to. This also means that your effort to saw will be basically doubled. 

Then the locking system needs to be improved. It’s not as safe as the brand says it is considering that it doesn’t fully close. 

Should you buy this pruning saw?

If you are fond of camping and also have some trees that are in need of pruning, then absolutely! It’s just a versatile product that you ought to have if you also have versatile needs. It’s really affordable, too.  

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MY RATING: 92%

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#7 FLORA GUARD Folding Hand Saw

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BEST FOR…
Affordability

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If you are tight on budget, then the FLORA GUARD Folding Hand Saw is the one you are looking for. 

First of all

This is a pruning saw that you could also use for camping and other outdoor activities. It’s so convenient since it’s really small when it’s closed. 

The dimensions on this product are 10.6 inches by 2.91 inches by 0.8 inch. The blade is 7.7 inches. 

More about the blade:

It’s really sharp. The razor-tooth blade will be able to cut through four-inch branches with ease. It’s designed to provide a smooth and clean cut. 

The handle is also quite comfortable with an ergonomic grip that naturally fits the hand. 

Next:

The product is easy to open and close with its lock. The lock will keep the blade in place to ensure safety when not in use.

The best part is that it’s really affordable. To be clear, it’s affordable, not cheap. 

You might think

If a product is this affordable, it shouldn’t be that good, right? It’s definitely not the case with this foldable hand saw.

It’s definitely a value-for-money product. 

It’s not all good

The blade is thinner compared to others. That’s not bad per se. With this product though, the blade bends when used on really strong branches or wood. 

It’s easy to straighten it back, it would just be better if it doesn’t bend at all.

To conclude

People are always wary about really affordable products because you logically question quality. However, this pruning saw is affordable yet really good. You can use it for pruning and for camping.  

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MY RATING: 90%

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#8 Tarvol Heavy-Duty Pruning Saw

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BEST FOR…
Cactus garden

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The Tarvol Heavy-Duty Pruning Saw is beautiful. Aesthetics are not the most important thing when it comes to prunings saws since function is what matters more. 

But it’s just not that common to have a pruning saw as good-looking as this product. 

It’s a good thing

It works just as well as it looks. It comes with a scabbard, too. There is also a hanging hole for easy storage. 

The dimensions of this product are the following: 17 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch. 

Then

It has seven teeth per inch. The teeth are razor-style, too, making them really great for effortless and heavy-duty pruning. 

This product is actually capable of cutting eight-inch thick branches. 

Another important feature:

This is a well-balanced tool. This is not a common feature among pruning saws but it’s definitely what you feel when you use this saw. 

It doesn’t have an end weight, which makes it easier to use and would lessen fatigue. 

Now

This pruning saw has a 14-inch blade. That’s really quite long, among the longest in this list. 

It’s great for overhead cutting as well as pruning hard-to-reach areas. That’s why we say that this is great for a cactus garden since the long blade will be able to navigate cacti without you being pricked by the thorns in the process. 

Unfortunately

The handle is another thing. It’s supposed to be ergonomically designed with a cushion so the hand wouldn’t tire easily. 

The cushion, though, isn’t too cushiony. It’s a bit hard. Worse, the handle is a bit slippery. 

As for the scabbard

It’s great that the saw comes with a sheath. However, it’s a very flimsy one made of plastic. 

But the worst part of this is probably the bolts on the handle. They loosen up every now and then. 

Conclusion

This is a beautiful pruning saw with a long blade. It’s great for overhead sawing and also useful when pruning hard-to-reach areas. It’s pretty ideal for a cactus garden. 

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MY RATING: 89%

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In Summary

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That’s my list of the best pruning saws on the market. Just to summarize:

Best Pruning Saw for Really Thick Branches

The Silky Zubat Professional Curved Hand Saw is a heavy-duty product that could cut down six-inch branches with ease. It’s durable, too, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. 

Best Pruning Saw for Speed

The Corona Tools Razor-Tooth Folding Saw allows you to work twice as fast compared to most pruning saws. This is because of its razor teeth. It’s convenient, too, since it’s foldable. 

Pruning Saw with Longest Blade

With a 15-inch blade, the Fiskars Pruning Saw takes this honor. It’s great for pruning areas that are hard to reach. It’s also ideal for overhead cutting. 

Most Beautiful-Looking Pruning Saw

Beauty shouldn’t matter in a pruning saw. Function is the most important thing. However, the#Tarvol Tarvol Heavy-Duty Pruning Saw functions just as well as it looks. 

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