ARS Pistol Grip Pruning Saw 18 Coarse PS-18L with Wooden Sheath [Total Length & Blade: 300mm / 180mm / Saw Weight: 90g (Total: 160g) / High-Carbon Tool Steel / Hard Chrome Plated / Non-Set Teeth / Natural Wooden Grip & Sheath]

Description

Manufactured by ARS Corporation in Sakai, Japan, the Pistol Grip Pruning Saw PS-18L is a legendary, long-selling staple among professional arborists, landscapers, and orchard growers. Renowned across the industry as the definitive pistol-grip pruning saw, it pairs timeless craftsmanship with high-performance Japanese blade technology.

The saw’s hallmark features are its hand-contoured Natural Wooden Handle and breathable Wooden Sheath. Unlike synthetic rubbers, the natural wooden grip absorbs hand perspiration to deliver an increasingly comfortable, non-slip hold over time without aging or becoming tacky. The wooden scabbard allows moisture and tree sap to evaporate naturally, preventing condensation and protecting the steel edge against rust during field transportation. Weighing an ultra-light 90 grams (160 grams including the sheath), it drastically reduces wrist and shoulder fatigue during long days of intensive branch clearing.

Crafted from premium High-Carbon Tool Steel, the 180mm blade features a wide 8.0mm tooth pitch (Coarse Teeth) and a 1.2mm kerf, engineered to bite deeply into live greenwood and thick branches with rapid velocity. The blade is treated with industrial-grade Hard Chrome Plating, providing robust protection against rust, moisture, and sticky tree resin. Utilizing ARS's precision mirror-ground tooth technology without tooth set (Non-Set Teeth), it produces surgical, glass-smooth cut surfaces that protect living tree tissue against disease and foster rapid recovery.

(Compatible replacement blade No.PS-18L-1 sold separately).

Key Features & Performance:

 Industry-Standard Pistol Design: Preferred choice of professional arborists and orchardists for rapid, ergonomic branch trimming.

 Natural Wooden Grip & Breathable Sheath: Traditional wooden handle absorbs perspiration for an adaptive, non-slip fit, while the wooden sheath prevents moisture build-up and rust.

 Ultra-Lightweight 90g Build: Exceptionally light body (160g with sheath) minimizes fatigue during overhead pruning and all-day field operations.

 Aggressive 8.0mm Tooth Pitch: Wide coarse tooth geometry rapidly clears heavy wood chips for fast, effortless cutting through greenwood.

 Hard Chrome Plated Steel: Industrial surface treatment repels rust, environmental moisture, and tree sap while extending edge service life.

 Non-Set Mirror-Ground Teeth: Precision-ground tooth profile leaves mirror-smooth cuts that accelerate bark healing and prevent timber decay.

Specifications

 Brand: ARS Corporation (ARS)

 Model: Pistol Grip Pruning Saw 18 Coarse (No.PS-18L)

 Blade Length: 180 mm

 Overall Length: 300 mm

 Weight: Saw: ~90 g / Sheath: ~70 g (Total: ~160 g)

 Tooth Pitch: 8.0 mm

 Cutting Width (Kerf): 1.2 mm

 Tooth Configuration: Coarse Teeth / Large Pitch

 Blade Material: Premium High-Carbon Tool Steel

 Blade Finish: Hard Chrome Plated (Rust & Sap Resistant)

 Blade Technology: Non-Set Teeth / Mirror-Ground Tooth Geometry

 Handle & Sheath Material: Natural Wood (Wooden Scabbard with Belt Loop Included)

 Blade System: Fixed Handle / Replaceable Blade System (Blade No.PS-18L-1)

 Specialization: Professional tree care, orchard pruning, forestry, heavy greenwood branch trimming

 Country of Origin: Made in Japan