A versatile tool, the saw knife is useful in gardening for cutting small branches that are hard to reach with larger tools. These products come in several configurations. They have blades of varying sizes, different tooth patterns, foldable or non-foldable blades, and from different brands. Check out our low-priced models and find the one that suits you.
In the saw family, there is a miniature model that serves in gardening to cut small branches that are difficult to reach: the saw-knife. Hardly comparable to a saw due to its size and significantly lesser cutting capacity, it is rather used when tools too large cannot reach the branches.
Here you will find many references of low-priced saw-knives. Different blade sizes, different materials, or even different brands (BAHCO, JAD GARDEN, ...) are available. To help you choose the model that really meets your needs, here is a brief presentation of the tool and its features.
Of course, the first variable is the length of the blade of the saw-knife. A sufficiently long blade will allow you to tackle slightly thicker branches. On the contrary, a shorter blade will offer excellent maneuverability and will make it possible to reach really difficult branches.
Then, there is the tooth pattern of the blade that can vary. You can find double or triple beveled tooth patterns, as well as American style teeth. The blades with double tooth pattern actually have a blade on each side, to offer different cuts depending on the material. The triple beveled blades are a sequence of two teeth with different shapes. The purpose of this blade is to reduce heat generation to extend the blade's life. It also provides better results on materials sensitive to heat. Finally, the blade with an American tooth pattern is designed to evacuate cut debris and is ideal for green wood.
Then, other minor criteria will come into play: you can start by paying attention to the coating of the blade. A Teflon coating is ideal to increase the product's lifespan. You can also see if the blade is foldable or not. A foldable blade makes storage easy and ensures good protection.
To conclude, we remind you that this tool is versatile because it can be used in DIY projects, for cutting drywall, or even in the kitchen. Its very narrow blade also allows it to slide into a hole to cut from the middle of a chipboard, for example.