Fanno 13" Fixed Blade Orchard Saw

The Fanno 13 inch fixed blade orchard saw is a straightforward pull-stroke pruning saw with a 13 inch blade fixed to the handle. It is built for steady cutting in fruit trees, ornamentals and climbing work where a folding saw is too small.

Fixed blade vs. folding

A folding saw is handy in a pocket, but a fixed blade saw is stiffer, quicker to draw from a scabbard, and handles longer cuts without flexing at the pivot. At 13 inches, this Fanno has enough reach for limbs that are past folding saw size but not big enough to justify a chainsaw.

It needs a scabbard, so plan on one if you do not already have one that fits. Scabbards and other pruning saws are in our hand saws and scabbards section.

Fanno saws have a following among orchard pruners and arborists because they are simple and well balanced. A fixed blade also has fewer parts to wear or loosen, which suits a saw that gets used hard every day.

Pruning and care

Let the pull stroke do the work and keep the blade straight in the cut so it does not bind. Make a small undercut on heavier limbs to prevent bark tearing, then finish outside the branch collar.

Wipe sap off the blade after use and keep it lightly oiled to prevent rust. When the teeth get dull or damaged, replace the blade rather than forcing the cut. When climbing, keep the saw in its scabbard and tethered or secured, and keep your hands and lanyard clear of the cut.