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The Opinel No. 12 Folding Saw is a lightweight 3.6 oz French-made pruning and camping saw that cuts branches up to 8 cm (3.15") — buy online now for $17.96, discounted 50% from $35.92.
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The Opinel No. 12 Folding Saw with Beechwood Handle is the light, rugged folding saw for gardeners, campers, and hikers. If you're asking what size branches an Opinel No. 12 saw can cut, here's the answer: branches up to 8 cm (3.15") in diameter. Buy it today for $17.96, down from $35.92 — a 50% discount — plus coupon BENCH10 for an extra 10% at Cutter's Bench.
The 12 cm (4.7") carbon steel blade has sharp, knife-like teeth that saw clean, even, and effortless through green and dry wood. Capacity is branches under 8 cm (3.15") diameter — ideal for pruning fruit trees, clearing trail brush, cutting kindling, and small firewood prep. It weighs just 3.6 oz (102 g), so it disappears into a pack or tool bag.
Lock the blade open with the Virobloc safety ring. Use long, smooth pull strokes — the aggressive teeth cut on the pull, so let the saw do the work. For kindling, cut a branch to length then split with a hatchet or baton. Fold and lock the blade closed for safe pack carry.
The carbon steel blade carries an anti-corrosion coating but is more rust-prone than stainless: keep it dry, wipe it down after wet or acidic use, and apply a light oil film before long storage. The varnished French beechwood handle needs only a wipe clean. With basic care, Opinel tools last a lifetime and are often passed down through generations.
Compared to fixed-blade pruning saws, this folds to pocket size with a locking ring — safer carry, less weight. Compared to folder saws from silviculture brands at $30–$50, the No. 12 delivers comparable cutting performance at half the price, with the classic Opinel beechwood character. If you want a knife rather than a saw, the No. 08 Outdoor or No. 09 DIY are also on sale.
$17.96 vs. $35.92 — half off. Stack coupon BENCH10 for 10% more, or add any sale item over $27.04 to hit the $45.00 free-shipping threshold and save the $8.00 shipping fee.
Cuts branches up to 8 cm (3.15") thick with a 12 cm carbon steel blade — full pruning capacity at a $17.96 sale price
Just 3.6 oz with a folding Virobloc-locked blade — lighter and safer to carry than fixed pruning saws costing twice as much
Varnished French beechwood handle and made-in-France build meant to last a lifetime — 50% off with extra 10% coupon BENCH10 savings
Lock: Virobloc safety ring, stainless steel
Weight: 3.6 oz (102 g)
Best For: Gardening, pruning, camping, hiking, kindling
Blade Length: 12 cm (4.7")
Product Type: Folding Pruning / Camping Saw
Blade Material: Carbon steel with anti-corrosion coating
Handle Material: Varnished French beechwood
Model or Series: No. 12 Folding Saw
Cutting Capacity: Branches under 8 cm (3.15") diameter
Country of Origin: France (French Alps, since 1890)
Seller: Cutter's Bench
Sale: $17.96 | Compare-at: $35.92 | Save: 50% | Coupon BENCH10: extra 10% | Add $27.04+ to any order to unlock free shipping over $45.
Fixed pruning saws: sharper carry risk, no fold. Brand-name folding saws: $30–$50 for similar performance. The No. 12 at $17.96 is the affordable pick that keeps the made-in-France beechwood tradition and a lifetime of service.
Dry after wet use, oil the carbon blade before storage, wipe the beechwood handle — that's it. Follow this and the saw will outlast the trees you prune.
Here at Cutter's Bench for $17.96 — 50% off the $35.92 compare-at price — with secure online checkout.
The current sale price is $17.96, down from $35.92 — a 50% discount. Coupon BENCH10 takes an extra 10% off, and orders over $45 ship free.
It cuts branches up to 8 cm (3.15") in diameter cleanly and effortlessly, thanks to its 12 cm (4.7") sharp-toothed carbon steel blade.
Wipe it dry after wet or acidic use — carbon steel is more corrosion-sensitive than stainless. Apply a light oil film before storage. The beechwood handle just needs a wipe clean.
Yes — at 3.6 oz it's one of the lightest capable camp saws, perfect for kindling, trail clearing, and firewood prep. The Virobloc ring locks the blade safely open or closed for pack carry.
I've cleared a season's worth of fallen branches from my orchard with this little saw. It handles 3-inch limbs without complaint and the beechwood handle is comfortable even after an hour of pruning. Weighs almost nothing, so it rides in my pack on every hike. Outstanding for seventeen dollars.
Fires, tent stakes, camp chores — this saw does it all at 3.6 oz. The blade locks solid and folds away safely. Don't camp without it.
The aggressive teeth make quick work of live branches up to the advertised size. My only issue is the coarse teeth can snag on dry deadwood if you rush. Slow, steady strokes and it's excellent. The French build quality shows.
After decades of fighting with cheap hardware store saws, this Opinel is a revelation. Light in the hand, cuts cleanly, and the folding design means I can toss it in a jacket pocket while walking the property. My late husband would have loved this tool.
Well made and razor sharp, but for cutting much above 2 inches it takes a while. Fine for trail snacks of deadfall and light pruning; if you're doing serious firewood prep, get a bow saw. Good little tool within its limits.
