Corona Tools 14-Inch RazorTOOTH Pruning Saw | Tree Saw Designed for Single-Hand Use | Curved Blade Hand Saw | Cuts Branches Up to 8" in Diameter | RS 7395, Red/Black

I bought one of these saws for my home years ago. I also own chainsaws and multiple bow saws but when it comes to pruning bushes and smaller tree branches this has become my go-to saw to use. These saws are incredibly sharp, and the shape works really well to easily cut with one hand. As further testimony to the quality of the saw, my 28 year old son, after borrowing mine a few times, asked to receive one as a Christmas present. He is officially an Eagle Scout, who spent a huge amount of time backpacking and camping in the woods, using bow saws for cutting firewood. But even he realized that when it comes to doing pruning of bushes and trees in your yard, you cannot beat this saw.

This saw is really impressive. I prune a lot of shrubs and small trees. This thing will cut.

I picked this pruning saw up last summer and now after a few seasons' use I feel I can give a fair, accurate review of its performance. I had an old trimming saw (heavy steel blade, wooden handle) that was originally my grandfather's. It's a neat keepsake but took too long and required too much elbow grease to perform even simple jobs. This little Corona saw, by comparison, is easily half the weight and has seemingly 10 times the cutting ability! It zips through branches like nothing. I have dropped dozens of 1-3" thick limbs off of pines, maple and birch trees around my property whose branches hung down far enough that I had to lift them of the way every time I mowed. A pain! This little tool was just the ticket for fast, simple clean-up of those pesky low-hangers. Aggressive blade makes short work of living wood. Haven't used it on any dead branches, so I cannot say how well it works on those. Plastic handle fits hand well. Textured, non-slip grip inspires confidence during use; hole thru butt-end of handle makes hanging up on a hook or nail a breeze. Post-trim saw clean up is simple & easy. (Just be careful you don't shred your hands or fingers!) I expect to get many, many years worth of use from this great little saw. Very satisfied. 5 STARS

I paid a professional arborist to come a cut down a few dead trees recently. I was amazed by his hand saw that he used to cut branches out of his way. He used it like a machete. One swipe and the branch was gone. He said that it was a Japanese saw made by Silky. My research showed Silky saws to be great - but also pricey and out of my budget. More research showed that the Corona brand is much more cost effective and a good quality. Additional research showed that this saw is a professional model. When the saw arrived I was impressed by how sharp it is. So sharp I cut myself a few times. I am glad that I ordered the leather scabbard to go with it. While the plastic scabbard is cheaper, I did not like the reviews that talked about the poor quality of the plastic scabbard. I used Bear Grease to soften and protect the leather. Do not use a vegetable oil on the leather. The acidity will rust the tool. A little WD-40 cleans off the blade from tree sap residue. A little motor oil after each use keeps the metal from rusting. I used to use a carpenters hand saw to prune my trees. They did the job with a lot of effort. This saw is perfectly shaped and designed for cutting branches. The curve of the blade helps to hold the saw in place so that it does not jump around like a carpenters hand saw. The handle is also just the right shape. The blade is a heavy gauge metal. It resists bending while cutting very well. I am very happy with my purchase.

I am revising my review from two stars to four. Using the Corona web site, I sent an email to to Corona. Customer Service replied. I described the problem. A week later I got the replacement bolts. You should still be careful when using the saw for the first time. It would probably be a good idea to tighten the bolt heads with a screwdriver. If they are loose at all, I would suggest unscrewing them, applying some sort of glue, and then re-attaching the blade. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nice saw, but the handle is attached to the blade by two small bolts. The first time I used the saw, one of the bolts worked itself loose and dropped into the ground clutter, making the saw unusable. This is a downward revision. I tried to used Corona's web site to submit a request for some replacement attachment bolts. The mail form did not send a message when I hit Submit. I then called the company's number, and the voice message instructed me to ship my saw back to Corona and wait for a month. There is no link on their website for replacement parts, so my saw got used once, and now I have to throw it away. It would be an extremely simple fix if the company had a way to order replacement bolts or even gave the specs so I could buy some elsewhere.

I have been a volunteer with the Forest Service since 1996 and this is our preferred pruning saw for the small jobs. We use large one person saws and cross cut saws for the big stuff, but when this saw is new and sharp, it can easily cut through trees that are nearly as big as the saw itself - it just takes time, but I carry it in my backpack, so it is compact and always handy to have. It will dull after a season of use and it is easier to order a new one than to try and sharpen. I do have the sharpening tool, but haven't figured it out - yet.

Bought these once before; they work well and make quick work of all the small oak trees on the property. Bought a different brand at my local big box store (name starts with “Ho…..) and those cutters (big name company which starts with “Hus….) were not anywhere near as good as the Corona; will buy again whenever I need another one.

This has been my go-to pruning saw for awhile now. I do pruning and landscaping work on a part-time professional basis. The Corona way outperforms awkward bow saws, and it has faster cutting action than the other pruning saws I've tried. Just avoid cutting yourself with it, and you'll love it. Cutting any wood up to 5 inches or so is possible, though you'll have to be patient with really thick, hard wood. WD-40, silicon, or other lubricant on the blade helps. Here's my only complaint. The blade does get dull, and it's not easy to sharpen as a do-it-yourself task. Is it really worth having someone do it when a new saw costs twenty-some dollars? I simply replace the saw every 2 years now, and its a business expense. Now you can buy a new blade, since it's attached to the handle with screws. But the blade costs essentially as much as the saw, at best a dollar less. So I'd rather just give my old saw away to someone who's less fussy about super sharpness. It still beats whatever hand saw they have in most cases. Mentioning the screws made me think of one other thing. Make sure they don't come loose and fall out. Either check them now and then, or tape the handle to make sure they stay put. The main point here is this is a great little saw for when you need a hand saw for trimming. and it makes cleaner and better controlled cuts than a power saw.

This is an excellent saw and works better than I had expected, I have had it for some time and it still makes short work of a 3 inch branch.

I Was wery happy with everithing. Tank you.

Great little saw..but blade was bent in shipping & it takes a lot of force to bend it

Good Saw.