GOODS & GEAR tree, which it did with ease. I then cut many other bits of wood, just because I could. I even used it to cut a hole in my back gate so our new cat could get in and out of our back yard with ease. Satisfied it was as good and as sturdy as I remembered, I folded it back up and threw it in the back of Deux Smurf for green-lane emergencies. There isn’t much else to say about it really; when folded up it’s neat and safe, when unfolded and put into action, which takes around 5 seconds, its incredibly efficient, it handles well and is bloomin’ sharp.
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What makes it special? Well, it’s lightweight and features four pivot points that allow it to unfold from flat. Once unfolded, simply connect the blade to a hook that’s attached to the grip, fold the grip upwards until it locks into position, whilst simultaneously tensioning the blade. When set in to place, it feels rigid, and manages cuts through all manner of wood with ease and efficiency.
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he other week whilst out green-laning in a SsangYong Rexton I came across a couple of thick branches that were hanging quite low in the middle of the lane, and they were thick and heavy enough to have caused damage to the car. As usual, I had my box of goodies that I always take with me when exploring our ever diminishing Rights of Ways, and from it I pulled out a folding saw, and began pruning. It wasn’t the best experience, the blade was too short and it flexed quite badly. It was at that point I remembered using the Gerber Freescape Camp Saw at an event quite a few years ago, it was such an effective piece of kit that the experience stuck with me. On returning home I contacted the good folks at Gerber, and asked if they’d be kind enough to send me one to review. I know, there’s nothing like being cheeky, eh? When it arrived, the first thing I did was saw off an errant branch that has been encroaching into my garden from a neighbour’s
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It folds up easily, and the sharp blade is secured away within the handle, allowing you to safely store it anywhere. Overall, having used it around a dozen times, I can’t seem to fault it. RRP: £62.99 more at » https://www.gerber-store.co.uk
