Just broke my opinel saw :(

[uncleboob]

Can't believe it, was cutting through a bit of hazel for a project- nothing hardcore- and it literally fell apart in my hand...gutted. I'd like to keep using the one I have but the blades seem more expensive than just buying a new saw! Anyone happen to have a spare saw or blade hanging around? Or know where to get one cheaply?

Cheers, joab

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[SJStuart]

Can't believe it, was cutting through a bit of hazel for a project- nothing hardcore- and it literally fell apart in my hand...gutted. I'd like to keep using the one I have but the blades seem more expensive than just buying a new saw! Anyone happen to have a spare saw or blade hanging around? Or know where to get one cheaply?

Cheers, joab

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This doesn't surprise me, to be honest. My Opinel 12 blade bent the first time I used it... despite it being a typical cut through a normal piece of Beech wood. I'm just going to stick with the Laplander!

 

[uncleboob]

I have other saws but this one fits nicely in my pocket when I'm out for a quick wander with the dog- pretty effective too on the small stuff

Cheers, joab

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[Alreetmiowdmuka]

My mate broke his first time he used it.they seem a bit turd which is a shame cause their knives are the dogs.

 

[ateallthepies]

Shame about the breakage, I was thinking of buying an Opinel saw as well. Axminster Tools do these 120mm blades, maybe one could be modified to fit?

http://www.axminster.co.uk/blades-for-japanese-folding-pocket-saw

Steve

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Sorry should have explained.when my mate first got the saw I was like woah! I want one.on closer inspection of the blade it seemed too be what looked like grooves/almost even a grain like marks across the length of the blade.at the time I said that don't look right n sure enough dink! That's were it snapped

 

[mountainm]

Sorry should have explained.when my mate first got the saw I was like woah! I want one.on closer inspection of the blade it seemed too be what looked like grooves/almost even a grain like marks across the length of the blade.at the time I said that don't look right n sure enough dink! That's were it snapped

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[ozzy1977]

Cant saw I have had a problem with mine, most peoples do t use them properly as they are a pull saw and will buckle on a push stroke .

 

[Alreetmiowdmuka]

Contact opinel with photos.

Yeah mate that's what I told him too do but he didn't bother stupid really.i'd of had a dear opinel letter sent straight away.