Pruning Saws
Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Small Folding Pruning Saw: £17.99
Felco 602 Folding pull-stroke pruning saw 16cm blade
Felco 603 Folding pull-stroke pruning saw 20cm blade
Tested April 2024
Spear & Jackson Razorsharp Small Folding Pruning Saw
A very sharp saw - the name says it all.
It’s well designed, with the handle made from plastic with anti-slip rubberised palm and thumb holds.
The blade is 178mm (7") long, with a 24cm handle as the Felco but the handle is longer, making it longer overall than the Felco and not quite so compact for fitting in the pocket. That said, it’s still a very functional tool that’s comfortable to hold.
I found the blade thicker, with a more robust feeling, than the Felco and less likely to kink, making it well suited to pruning smaller branches of trees and shrubs.
This one doesn’t have an opening hole in the blade but still opens very easily; it also locks when closed so the lock mechanism has to be pressed when opening: the Felco doesn’t lock closed but the hinge has enough resistance to keep it from accidentally opening.
Conclusion: I think this is a great tool and would readily recommend it, maybe slightly heavier and not as well finished as the Felco (dare I say looks slightly more budget) but performs equally as well.
Felco 602 Folding Pull-stroke Pruning Saw
This pruning saw is razor sharp so take care when using.
It’s a compact, lightweight and well designed saw which fits really well in the hand. The folding mechanism works well and locks the blade firmly when opened.
The saw folds up neatly and fits in my pocket so very handy to keep with me during the day.
The handle is constructed from hardened plastic with rubberised areas for the thumb and fingers which provides a good non-slip grip. The blade is 160mm in length so relatively short, with a 20cm handle. The blade is quite thin and flexible, which makes it well suited to cutting smaller branches of shrubs or small trees but not ideal for larger branches.
Conclusion: I’d definitely recommend this saw. Felco have designed a very functional tool which even has a nifty oval pinch hole in the blade to make for easy opening and all parts for this saw can be replaced, rather than having to buy a complete saw.
Felco 603 Folding Pull-stroke Pruning Saw
This pruning saw is slightly larger and therefore heavier than the Felco 602 but the design, quality and functionality are similar.
The curved blade is 200mm long, thicker and more robust than the 602. The folded length is 260mm and still fits in the pocket.
This saw is well suited to cutting thicker more substantial branches - great for small to medium trees as well as larger shrub work (Felco recommends branches up to 100mm diameter).
Conclusion: I’d definitely recommend this saw.
