REXBETI 11-Inch Folding Saw Review: A Budget Pruning Saw for Brush, Fence Lines and Fruit Trees
This page reviews the REXBETI 11-inch folding saw, a budget-friendly tool for pruning and cutting wood. It covers the saw's features, what it can cut, its trade-offs, and how to use it safely. You can find purchasing information on Amazon.
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A good folding saw earns its keep on a homestead: pruning fruit trees, clearing fence lines, cutting back storm damage. The REXBETI 11-inch folding saw (model REX025) is an inexpensive option with a long, aggressive blade. Here’s what it can handle, the trade-offs, and how to use it safely.
The Saw at a Glance
- Model: REXBETI REX025, 11-inch folding saw
- Blade: 11-inch hardened SK-5 steel
- Teeth: 7 per inch, aggressive, staggered, triple-cut
- Cutting: REXBETI says it cuts on both the push and the pull stroke, in green or dry wood
- Blade lock: locks in two open positions, for overhand cuts and undercuts
- Handle: long, rubber-coated polymer
- Size: about 22 in open, about 12 in folded
- Weight: about 15 oz
What It Can Handle
REXBETI says the 11-inch blade handles branches up to six or seven inches across. In independent testing, OutdoorGearLab cut through a 4½-inch log in about a minute (1 minute 4 seconds) and named it a best-value pick among the folding saws they tested.
The Trade-Offs
- A rougher cut. Seven coarse teeth per inch cut fast but leave a rougher finish than a fine-toothed pruning saw. For small, delicate fruit-tree cuts, loppers or a finer saw leave a cleaner wound.
- Some blade flex. OutdoorGearLab noticed the long blade flexes on bigger logs. Start each cut straight and keep your strokes steady.
- A bit bulky for backpacking. At about 15 ounces and 12 inches folded, it’s better suited to a truck, a tool bucket or an ATV box than an ultralight pack.
Safety: Prune Safely
- Wear gloves. The teeth are very sharp.
- Lock the blade open before you start cutting.
- Keep your free hand clear of the cutting path, and cut away from your body.
- Fold it when you’re done, closed and locked, before you carry or store it.
- Support the branch so it doesn’t pinch the blade or spring back, and watch where cut limbs will fall.
- Never cut overhead from a ladder or near power lines. Leave large limbs and whole trees to an arborist.
Who It’s For
Homesteaders and gardeners who need a cheap, capable hand saw for fruit trees, berry canes, fence lines, storm cleanup and small firewood. If you mostly make small, precise pruning cuts, a finer-toothed pruning saw is a better match; for big firewood rounds, a bow saw or chainsaw is faster.
The Bottom Line
The REXBETI 11-inch folding saw is a practical, budget-friendly pruning saw for everyday homestead cleanup. It cuts fast, folds for carrying, and locks in two positions. Accept the rougher cut and some flex on big logs, and keep the safety basics in mind.
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