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Fast cutting pocket saw that cuts a 3'' diameter limb in under 10 seconds. Made of high strength heat treated steel and is coated for rust resistance. Saw is 28'' long with 124 bi directional cutting teeth. Can be used by 1 or 2 persons.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this pocket chainsaw to keep in my car for emergencies and the occasional camping trip. However, I have found other uses for it as well. The included handles can be quickly knotted onto the ends of the blade-- or onto a longer rope. I decided to try trimming upper branches out of trees using a couple long ropes, with general success. I threw a weighted rope up into branches 30'-40' feet in the air, attached the handles, and proceeded to prune branches that only a lumberjack would normally be able to cut. Look out below, and obviously use common sense and a hard hat if you attempt this. Since the links are constructed in such a way that the saw can only be folded in one direction (cutting-edge inwards), it was surprisingly easy to pull the saw up into the tree, position it, and cut the branch. I have done this with branches anywhere from 2-3 inches (5 minutes work) all the way to 8" (half hour of hard tugging). Occasionally the blade would bind up, but a hard yank always worked it loose. The bad news-- all this work will dull the blade, and it appears to be difficult to resharpen.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This pocket saw is a very convenient way to cut the random limbs that fall in my back yard. It also seems to take less effort than a standard saw to make a cut. I would recommend it to gardeners that have to remove tree limbs occasionally, since it makes it so easy to cut them into manageable size pieces.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I was attracted to this product for backpacking and camping. I camp at least once a month in Central Texas. I recently used it for a 2 night kayaking and camping trip. I compared this to several similar products and decided on this one because it is the only one that looked like the handles separated from the saw. I figured this would be good if I wanted to put long ropes on it for throwing in trees and cutting high limbs (which I've done with rope and a regular chain saw chain).
This started out as a great product. I love that it stores easily in the provided canister, which is also useful for keeping it oiled without getting oil all over your gear. The handles were sturdy and comfortable. I did about a dozen cuts through 2 - 5 inch logs without issue. The larger ones were a lot of work so we'd team up, one man on each end, pulling in tandem. Either way, it was a lot more efficient and easier than trying to use a hatchet.
The product is simple, a chain, two wire loops, and two handles. You thread the handles through the big hole in the loops and thread the small end of the loops through the chain. All the problems with this product begin with the loops. They are made to go on/come off easy so that you can put the chain in the storage canister. However, they come off too easy. As soon as you let off slack the loops would come loose from the chain. This was annoying when you were sawing, relaxed for a second, and tried to continue only to realize you were pulling on air. The biggest problem with the loops are that they are the weakest link. The larger hole in the loop is held with a weld. While sawing on our second night this weld broke on one of the loops. Unfortunately we had no suitable substitute with us, but at least we had enough wood for the night. It could have been the heat from doing a lot of cuts in a row that weakened the weld, but I expect this type of use to be acceptable. It lasted two nights and a little over a dozen cuts. Because of the way it's made, I can still use the parts and probably repair it with strong hooks instead of the loops. Still, I'm going to look at other products.
Pros:
- Canister to keep chain clean and oiled (can re-use the canister for other products)
- Breaks down small, can use different handles/ropes
- Cuts much easier than a hatchet
Cons:
- Handle loops disconnect easily from chain, constantly have to reset after cuts
- Weld on handle loops isn't strong enough, breaks rendering saw useless
Summary:
Skip this product unless they make stronger loops. Try other saws as will I.
This started out as a great product. I love that it stores easily in the provided canister, which is also useful for keeping it oiled without getting oil all over your gear. The handles were sturdy and comfortable. I did about a dozen cuts through 2 - 5 inch logs without issue. The larger ones were a lot of work so we'd team up, one man on each end, pulling in tandem. Either way, it was a lot more efficient and easier than trying to use a hatchet.
The product is simple, a chain, two wire loops, and two handles. You thread the handles through the big hole in the loops and thread the small end of the loops through the chain. All the problems with this product begin with the loops. They are made to go on/come off easy so that you can put the chain in the storage canister. However, they come off too easy. As soon as you let off slack the loops would come loose from the chain. This was annoying when you were sawing, relaxed for a second, and tried to continue only to realize you were pulling on air. The biggest problem with the loops are that they are the weakest link. The larger hole in the loop is held with a weld. While sawing on our second night this weld broke on one of the loops. Unfortunately we had no suitable substitute with us, but at least we had enough wood for the night. It could have been the heat from doing a lot of cuts in a row that weakened the weld, but I expect this type of use to be acceptable. It lasted two nights and a little over a dozen cuts. Because of the way it's made, I can still use the parts and probably repair it with strong hooks instead of the loops. Still, I'm going to look at other products.
Pros:
- Canister to keep chain clean and oiled (can re-use the canister for other products)
- Breaks down small, can use different handles/ropes
- Cuts much easier than a hatchet
Cons:
- Handle loops disconnect easily from chain, constantly have to reset after cuts
- Weld on handle loops isn't strong enough, breaks rendering saw useless
Summary:
Skip this product unless they make stronger loops. Try other saws as will I.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great tool, just needs an edge!
I bought this saw, choosing it over the others because it had a narrow kerf (that means it removes the least wood, and should thus require the least effort). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Robert R. Cook
Pocket Chain Saw
It works okay, it tends to get stuck a lot in branches bigger than 2" in diameter, then you have to wrestle it loose and start again. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dixie E. Hart
Chainmate vs. Supreme Prod.
The Supreme prod. pocket chainsaw broke so easily; on the very first snag! I can see why though. The Supreme pocket chainsaw uses wood-saw teeth instead of actual chainsaw teeth. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Jonathan
It works!
I was a bit skeptical at first but this gadget actually cuts rapidy and smoothly. The compact size is great to fit in my pack and the quality seems good. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ben Carter
one of the better switches I've made
In the process of trying out gear over the years...this is another choice I'd have to say is amoung my better ones. I've used this for a couple years now... Read more
Published 16 months ago by solocanoe
Great saw
This is an easy to use and effective saw for small branches and trees. It's well constructed and feels like it can last for a long time with just some occasional oiling. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Casey Jones
Works for high pruning, but wears quickly
I bought this as an experiment to try pruning branches high up on a massive Oak tree. I was able to get the saw up into the branches using a baseball, fishing line, and rope. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Steven Wood
OK
I bought this saw to remove several small (4" or less) branches hanging about 15' over an above-ground pool at my father-in-law's home. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Rusty
The greatest camping accessory in the history of mankind
This camping item is INDISPENSABLE. I have used one of these on my camping trips for the past 15 years. It has never failed me, never needed sharpening. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Joel Rakoski
Exceeded my expectations
This product is very well made and performed better than I expected. I highly recommend it.
Published on September 14, 2009 by checksixer
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