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Ultra Accel 240 Straight
Silky
Best longer-blade folder
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No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Saw
Opinel
Best low-weight alternative
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Ultra Accel 240 Straight | No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Length | 240 mm (9.4 inches) | — |
| Cutting Action | Japanese pull-stroke | — |
| Chassis Material | Die-cast aluminum with rubberized overmold | — |
| Locking Mechanism | Two-position spring-loaded thumb lock | — |
| Tooth Profile | Mirai-Me impulse-hardened non-set teeth | — |
| Weight Class | Mid-weight pack saw (~10.4 oz) | — |
| Blade Material | — | High-carbon steel |
| Handle Material | — | Varnished French beechwood |
| Lock Style | — | Virobloc rotating safety ring |
| Tooth Pattern | — | Double-row Japanese pull-cut |
| Country of Origin | — | France |
| Ideal Diameter | — | Wood up to 3 inches thick |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Ultra Accel 240 Straight
- Full 240mm stroke length clears wrist-to-thigh-thick deadfall quickly
- Rigid cast-aluminum frame eliminates handle flex during heavy draws
- Two-position blade lock allows clean, flush cuts close to the ground
- Impulse-hardened teeth retain razor sharpness across seasons of dry wood
- Carries a noticeable weight penalty over sub-six-ounce pocket saws
- Thin pull-cut blade will bend or snap if bound on an aggressive push
- Impulse-hardened teeth require factory blade replacement rather than filing
No.12 Carbon Steel Folding Saw
- Significantly lighter and less bulky than conventional pruning saws
- Japanese-style pull teeth chew quickly through dry kindling
- Enclosed folding design eliminates the need for an external sheath
- Virobloc safety ring securely locks the blade both open and closed
- Carbon blade will rust without prompt field cleaning and oiling
- Beechwood handle can swell and bind the pivot when soaked
- Thin blade stock is vulnerable to bending if pushed into a bind
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