Corona Clipper 13-Inch Razor Tooth Curved Pruning Saw With Cushion Grip Handle #RS 7120
- Razor tooth pruning saw for medium to large branches; saws through green or dry wood with ease
- Curved design puts more teeth into the branch for faster cutting; 10-inch blade cut per pull stroke
- Tempered steel alloy blade reduces friction and resists rust; 3-sided whetstone-ground, impulse-hardened razor teeth
- Pistol-grip handle with cushion covering
- Limited lifetime warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
The Corona Clipper razor tooth pruning saw features a 13-inch curved blade designed for cleaner and faster cutting of medium to large branches, sawing through green or dry wood with ease. The curved design puts more teeth into the branch for faster cutting, giving you a 10-inch blade cut on the pull stroke. The blade is made of a tempered steel alloy to reduce friction and resist rust; the whetstone-ground, impulse-hardened razor teeth are sharpened on 3 sides to plane through wood twice as fast as conventional teeth. The pistol-grip handle with cushion covering is built for comfort and control…. More >>
Corona Clipper 13-Inch Razor Tooth Curved Pruning Saw With Cushion Grip Handle #RS 7120
I have a few of these and I really put them to the test.
I also have other, larger pruning saws, but these small saws are very handy.
When properly cared for (oiled to prevent rust, sap/pitch removed) they last for a long time.
I can cut through a 6″ Oak branch with one of these in minutes. Keep it sharp, develop the arm/shoulder strength and coordination, and you will be surprised-perhaps amazed-at what you can do with this implement.
My experiences and perspectives seem to be rather different than the previous poster. I disagree in regards to the blade shape, thickness, and coarseness.
SHAPE
The curved blade is, in my opinion, a good design. I also have saws from Fanno (another maker of quality pruning eqpt.) and they are all curved. In fact, all my common pruning saws, from 13-24″ have curved blades.
I have a large timber saw (think 3′long 1man version of the traditional 6′ two man “misery whip”) and a folding saw with straight blades, but these are the minority. The short, straight saw is very useful when pruning the unwanted branch or trunk from a “Y” or double trunk, but that is about all I use it for. The timber saw is used much like a bucksaw and the straight blade is fine for that purpose.
The curved blade serves two purposes. 1 It helps you maintain a straight line around the branch. I am sometimes in an awkward position, straining, and/or exerting strenuously when pruning. The curved blade wraps, to some extent, around the blade and helps maintain a straight cutting line.
A straight cut isn’t terribly important when making the initial cuts on a large branch (1st cut removes weight from branch), but is very important for the final cut. The final pruning cut should be straight and consistent-just outside the branch collar.
2. It grabs the branch on the pull stroke and helps cut more effectively. With a straight blade, the saw would, to an extent, ride on the branch. With the curvature, the blade digs in.
My long pole saw also has a curved blade. I rely on the curved blade particularly with a pole saw-it greatly increases the effectiveness. The curved tip also helps me grab onto a branch to dislodge it if it falls into a crotch or other difficult location. I can’t envision doing all my pruning with straight blades.
THICKNESS
I don’t find the blade to be too thick. A pruning saw is subjected to much rougher treatment than a woodworking saw. While a thinner blade would cut faster, it would also be prone to damage. I keep my saws very sharp and they cut well. I don’t recall ever thinking; “Hmmm, if this blade were thinner I would be through this branch already…” More like; “I enjoy using this saw, it is an extension of my body and has never failed me…”
COARSENESS (# teeth per inch)
The number of teeth per inch are also suitable. Yes, a crosscut saw for woodworking would have fewer teeth per inch. Woodworking pieces need finer edges for appearance, joinery, etc. That isn’t a concern with pruning. As long as one doesn’t tear out a large piece of bark, all is well. I also think that the wet, pulpy nature of living wood would clog a finer pattern.
It feels very good to cut branches with hand tools-chainsaws are noisy, foul-smelling beasts.
I also use this saw for rough cutting of 2×4 and 2×6 lumber.
As far as I’m concerned this saw is great. It’s sharp, it cuts well, I think the curve of the blade actually helps with cutting 2-4 inch hardwood trees. Maybe as a previous reviewer mentioned it is too thick but it works well for me. I can cut through a 3 inch cherry branch (I’ve done this numerous times now) while basically hanging in the tree and I’m done in less than 30 seconds. No I’m not exaggerating. Try doing that with your typical handsaw.
I purchased this saw and a Fiskars 93626935 PowerTooth Folding Saw at the same time. While this is a larger saw, I still end up using the Fiskars more often. They are more portable (and safer because the blade folds away) and do as good of a job on anything less than 2-3.” For anything larger than 3″ a bow saw (poperly tensioned) can beat the nonsense out of a clipper in handcutting. But I will saw that a bowsaw is akward up IN a tree, and that therefore there is a nice place for clippers in tight pruning spots. Still given a choice, the Fiskars beat this any day.
The Corona Clipper is one of the best quick hand saws for keeping your yard’s trees in shape. I’ve tried other brands, but the Corona seems to works with much less effort and doesn’t stick as some saws do. I’ve removed limbs as large as 6″-8″ diameter in very short time with this saw. No need for a chain saw noise and bulk for most pruning needs and it’s much safer when working form a ladder or precarious positions. highly recommended. I wish it came with a sheath, but I just duct taped over the cardboard packing to create one.
If you order more than one of these saws, request that they be sent in one package. We ordered 12 saws and they arrived in 8 huge boxes, full on those plastic airbags. What a disgrace.
Debby