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PocketBoy 130 Medium Teeth
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F180 Large Teeth
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Specs side by side
| Spec | PocketBoy 130 Medium Teeth | F180 Large Teeth |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Length | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 180mm (approx. 7.1 inches) |
| Tooth Pitch | Medium (10 teeth per 30 mm / 8.5 TPI) | — |
| Blade Material | SK4 high carbon Japanese steel | SK4 high-carbon Japanese steel |
| Action | Pull stroke only | — |
| Locking Mechanism | Spring-loaded thumb lock with two positions | Two-position spring-loaded lock |
| Tool Weight | Approximately 5.8 oz (165 g) | — |
| Tooth Configuration | — | Large (approx. 6.4 teeth per 30mm) |
| Cutting Stroke | — | Pull stroke only |
| Handle Construction | — | Fiberglass polypropylene with rubber grip |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
PocketBoy 130 Medium Teeth
- Remarkable cutting speed through hardwood and softwood up to three inches thick
- Impulse-hardened teeth hold a sharp edge far longer than stamped carbon blades
- Two-position locking spine enables clean flush cuts near ground level
- Compact folded footprint slips effortlessly into pants or hip-belt pockets
- Short five-inch blade limits efficient timber diameter to roughly wrist-size
- Thin high-carbon steel will bind and bend if forced on the push stroke
- Hardened teeth cannot be sharpened with field files and require blade replacement
F180 Large Teeth
- Class-leading cutting speed and efficiency for its price bracket
- Noticeably lighter than metal-framed folding saws of similar capacity
- Dual-angle blade lock keeps knuckles clear of the ground during cuts
- Tacky overmolded handle maintains secure grip in cold, wet weather
- Plastic handle exhibits slight flex under heavy torsional strain
- Thin Japanese blade stock bends if forced carelessly on the push stroke
- Impulse-hardened teeth cannot be sharpened with field files
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