Arborist Hand Saws

Selecting a Pruning Saw

Arborist hand saws are designed to cut quickly in live or dead wood on the pull-stroke, and the most common pruning saws are curved for increased cutting power. Tree trimmers are using larger hand saws for pruning even medium-sized limbs. The newest hand saw for trees are fast and aggressive, and can more convenient than starting the chainsaw.

Our most popular pruning saw size is 13” / 330mm - large enough for most daily tree pruning tasks, without being unwieldy in confined spaces. Popular pruning saws have an aggressive, large tooth pattern that cuts quickly on the pull cut. A fine-toothed hand saw is useful when a smooth finish is needed.

A folding hand saw lets you take cutting power anywhere. From the minuscule Pocketboy which can easily fit in your pocket, to the chainsaw-replacing Katanaboy, there is a folding hand saw with the right teeth and size for the job.

Having a hand saw with you in the tree is required in the ANSI Z133 standard for Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations. The same goes for working in an aerial lift. Having a hand saw even when you have a chainsaw gives you the option of choosing the best tool for the job. Today’s excellent arborist hand saws make quick work of small to medium-sized branches, and can actually be faster and safer than starting up the saw for smaller work.

Caution: Today’s arborist saws can part a rope or lanyard in the blink of an eye. Two points of connection are required when cutting with a hand saw in the tree, just as with a chainsaw. See the ANSI Z133 standards for tree care operations.