8 Best Pruning Saws to Keep Your Trees Tidy and Your Yard Safe

Key Specs

• Blade Length: 15 inches
• Style: Pole
• Power: Manual
• Max Cutting Diameter: 1.5 inches

This Fiskars saw will allow you to reach up to 14 feet above your head, thanks to an extendable fiberglass pole. This pole is also impressively lightweight, and at just 5.8 pounds for the entire unit, this would be a great option for those who want to maintain maximum control while cutting down on unnecessary arm and shoulder fatigue.

The power-lever mechanism also allows you to generate a ton of leverage with just the pull of a rope, and power through branches and limbs up to 1.5 inches in diameter quickly and with relative ease.

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Key Specs

• Blade Length: 14.5 inches
• Style: Folding
• Power: Manual
• Max Cutting Diameter: N/A

This Silky saw is priced higher than any other manual saws on our list, but if you’re looking for a high-quality tool that will slice through branches with ease, it could be worth the price tag. The extended rubber handle provides a secure grip while you work, and is also long enough to use two hands if you prefer.

The blade itself features 5.5 triple-ground teeth per inch, and along with its lightweight carbon steel construction, is perfect for cutting through limbs with minimal effort. A lanyard hole in the handle also makes it easy to store when not in use.