The SNA-saw Bahco 396-LAP or "Laplander" is a folding tree saw very good quality (Made in Sweden), two-way timber (teeth "shark" in sharp opposed avoyés, a tooth in two being slightly shorter ), copy complies khaki of Bahco 396-JS used by professionals (horticulturists, foresters, gardeners, etc.) a long time. Steel is "High Quality Steel," Demer ... with this. The composite handle is ergonomic, has a decent grip. It remains plastic (and slightly striated granite), but the European plastics (still perfectible in my less pleasant for example a Mora knife, for those who know). Well, I much prefer the sleeves dogwood, but we must not say ;-) The blade is coated with PTFE to facilitate sliding, maintenance (sap does not adhere) and corrosion protection. The axis blade holder comprises a locking nut and a screw (M6 at first glance but I have nothing to check unscrewed) mixed impression (cruci / flat). The curvature of the handle gives a good grip and a good "angle of attack", although personally I would have preferred a slightly curved blade also (concave in the direction of cutting, pulling more effective), but it ' is a detail. In short, a practical and effective. I will confirm this in months or years, but a priori, the tooth is re-sharpenable (with a fine file diamond, especially not a third point!), Even if the fly sharpening this profile style remains quite tricky.
Features: Blade length (useful): 18 cm Total length: approximately 40.4 cm (excluding hanger), 42.2 cm (arch) Teflon treatment (anti-friction) Safety catch at the opening and closing Leather Strap provided (at least in my case ...) Compatible with leather case Bahco PROF-H Ref. 8158439 (optional) excellent
