Customer Reviews

Irwin 218HP-300 12-Inch Combi-Saw with Wood Cutting and Hacksaw Blades

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I was looking for a highly portable bow saw to carry with my machete on sessions to cut invasive vines from trees in thick brush in local urban forests. The saw had to be compact, light, durable, and fast cutting - able to handle vines up to 6" thick. The saw I received has served extremely well in these regards, ripping through like a hot knife through butter and barely noticeable when not in use. The saw I received was even better than the one pictured, having a shock absorbing handle on both ends, not just one. Easy to clean, too.

Chainsaws are wonderful, but it's kind of a project to get them out, lubricate them, start them, etc. This Irwin saw is what I turn to when I have a little project that is right on the edge of chainsaw territory. It's much easier to grab this and lop off a few branches for cleanup work. I have lots of trees on my property, so this is a frequent occurrence. The blade is very sharp and cuts through medium-sized branches (or trees) with relative ease. I really like the convenience that it offers me... along with the size, the efficiency, and the quality. Great product!

A great quality tool for the price (despite the "Made in China" label). Tho light in weight, it's very sturdy. This pint size combination bow saw has been perfect for a variety of small jobs - from tree limbs to metallic tubing. The safety hand guard, combined with the cushion end grips that were on my saw, will make for more comfortable work. Keeping extra blades on hand is important so note that a replacement 12" wood blade may be difficult to source. The well known big and small hardware chain stores (as of this writing) don't seem to carry them. However, Amazon does have 1 or more sources. (Search - 12" bow saw blade) As an extra note, given the portable size and durable versatility of this bow saw, I find it a perfect and essential tool to include with camping gear and particularly with any emergency disaster pack. My pack won't be without one.

This is a well made saw that should make for a good multi-purpose tool. I wanted something that I could take to the hunting camp to cut limbs off trees, or dead animals, and this will do both with a quick blade change. The fact that it has a wood blade that interchanges with an off-the-shelf hacksaw blade made this the perfect choice for me.

I will give this a 5 star rating because it was a gift and the person that received it is extremely happy with the product.