Review by Michael Smith (Veshengro)
The Bahco 396 folding pruning saws are made in a range of toothings nowadays.
I have had this sample now in professional use for nigh on a year and it took that long because I wanted to have a comparison with the competition, e.g. Felco's version of such saws.
While the Felco brand's saw works very well too the Bahco saw is faster and that in both green and dry wood.
The blade of the saw is replaceable, as is the Felco version, and has Hard Point teeth and extra space in gullet for faster cutting in thicker green branches and the sideground blade gives a totally smooth section surface.
The handle is a strong two-component plastic one with comfortable grip. Safety lock acts both in opened and closed position.
The Bahco 396 range of folding pruning saws, of which one was here under review, definitely could and should be the #1 choice for the professional gardener, tree surgeon and groundsman. In many instances this saw even beats a bow saw hands down.
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