Customer Reviews

Coleman Folding Saw

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This saw is only for light and infrequent use. The nut loosens and needs locktite. Other reviewers are correct that the blade opens on its own and the locking tab bent on mine also. The saw gets jammed very easily causing the blade to bend. I had to straighten it several times after using it during a 4 day hike. While cutting some overgrown vines the plastic handle cracked at the forward tip and it fell apart. I have the incredible Dollar General folding saw and it works much better - got it on clearance for $1. It stays closed, locks open better and the blade is much more durable than the Coleman. The blade is a bit thicker and you can realy power through a good sized chunk of wood without the blade bending - sorry Coleman, but I have to keep it real here!

Like one other reviewer said, the nut needs lock-tite. I bought it at walmart as impulse buy to clear some small trees and limbs that are not worth taking out the chain saw on our property growing over some atv trails. The very first limb I cut I tossed it back in the atv storage bin and when I pulled it out a little later it was in two pieces in the bin. The bolt was there but nut was no where to be found. Went back to look for it but with all the mud and puddles I could not find it. Sorry I bought it.

Ok, generally the Coleman name makes me think of affordable, yet tough and rugged equipment, or at least it did till I got this FLIMSY PIECE OF JUNK. I'm sure it'll saw just fine, but my problem is the darned thing DOES NOT STAY SHUT! If I have a folding knife (or saw in this case), I want to know it will stay shut when it's shut and open when open. Well, it appears to lock open ok, but it won't lock closed! The blade just falls open right away after you fold it up! I tightened the screw to make it tougher to open, and that helped a bit, but it still looks like it could jostle open an inch. An inch of open blade is still too much open blade when I WANT IT CLOSED! The last thing I want to do when I'm out in the wilderness is reach in my pack for my saw and encounter the teeth! BEWARE! The saw does not even fold up decently! The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because it looks like it would cut ok. Buy at your own risk! I thought I'd enjoy having a nice light-weight, yet durable fold up saw, but I might just go for a normal camping saw with a blade guard! I'm really disappointed I wasted the money on something that looked to be a really good buy. Sadly, it's not even worth the hassle of returning!

This was a Christmas gift for my grandson. All the guys were jealous. Good size, stores itself, Coleman. What's not to like?

The handle is made of plastic and it does not "lock" when closed - which means it could open while stored in a backpack, etc. The locking is done when it is extended out. The locking clasp bent when I first tried to lock the blade in place. After it locked it seemed secure. The blade is flimsy and seems it could easily break if stressed while cutting. The blade is very sharp though.

Good saw for the price. It's plastic and a little flimsy, but solid enough to handle any camping use I can imagine. It's served me well, though I wouldn't try to frame a house with it...

Unlike the other reviewers, I had no problem getting it to stay closed.

The saw worked moderately well, but was a little whimpy. If the wood was very dry it cut right through. If the wood was wet or green, it was very difficult not to bend the blade while working. It is compact and light and will be utilized for years to come.