Garden saw ‘better than I could hope for’ that’s ‘already saving money’ on pros

“Last year, I paid £85 just for one tree to be pruned. This tool has already saved me money.”

Shoppers are raving about a nifty pruning saw that’s ‘better than even hoped for’ and already helping families slash their tree surgeon bills. Touted as compact, secure, and simple to operate, the Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 15cm Pruning Saw is built for trimming trees and bushes, limbing, and chopping up garden debris.

It’s currently down to for £99.99 (was £119.99) with our exclusive online code PRUNE20. As part of the Ryobi 18V ONE+ range – which features more than 200 cordless tools for household, garden, automotive, and craft tasks – this mini saw slots perfectly into any tool collection.

Its cordless construction means no assembly or specialist knowledge is needed, users can simply pop in the battery and begin pruning immediately. The Ryobi saw excels at cutting through ‘small branches and logs up to 13cm in diameter’.

Its lightweight 2.5kg frame and handle allow for one-handed operation when necessary, whilst the streamlined design allows buyers to access cramped areas and prune from any position or elevation. The device includes a dual-stage trigger and bar shield to avoid accidental activation.

Ryobi’s saw also offers ‘tool-free chain adjustment’ for swift modifications and a 4.4m/s chain velocity driven by an 18V motor, delivering both effectiveness and user-friendly handling. With its 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah battery, it can deliver up to 65 cuts on 60mm hardwood from a single charge, making it perfect for maintaining plant health, preventing disease transmission, or preparing firewood, reports the Express.

There are also some brilliant alternatives on offer from Currys, such as the Black + Decker 18V Cordless Jigsaw for £59.99 (was £68.99). This weighs just 2.6kg and is said to handle wood, plastic and metal, whilst featuring an 18V battery.

Another choice is the Makita 18V Li-Ion LXT 165mm Brushless Circular Saw for £183.54 at Amazon, which features a twin LED job light, large lock off lever and a blower to clear dust from the workspace. As for the Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 15cm Pruning Saw, the tool has achieved an ‘excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, where it holds a 4.8-star rating from more 10,000 reviews

One happy customer said: “Better than even hoped for. I have pollarded a large Magnolia tree in my garden, done a slightly smaller one in my mum’s garden, and started on my second Magnolia. The pruning saw made light work of the job, and all on less than one charge. Last year I paid £85 just for one tree to be pruned, this tool has already saved me money.”

Another said: “Great little tool, perfect for the jobs in my garden keeping the bamboo and bushes trimmed back.”

While a third added: “I am loving it, cuts through branches like butter. Easy to use and nice to handle.”

However, one buyer noted concerns about the runtime, saying: “It cuts well and seemed to cope with the first few pieces I cut. The battery seems to run out quicker than anticipated.”

Overall, the majority of Ryobi Pruning Saw users were satisfied, with one adding: “Great piece of kit. I used it to cut down three shrubs and it worked great. Definitely recommend.”