FastCap Pocket Pull Saw 18 TPI saw blade

Great price. Very functional, but one fatal flaw. The blade is glued into the handle/holder with no mechanical engagement. It needs a cross pin through the handle and blade to add some additional strength. I used this gently a couple times and it did a great job of flat flush cutting and left no abrasions on the flat surface. Then, with gentle use on soft wood, the blade game unglued and fell out. Im sure it may have just been a fluke as there are many other happy customers. Im just surprised the blade was not crosspinned and came unglued so easily. If judging on sharpness and function this is an excellent and convenient product. I just wish mine didn't break. I'm still tempted to buy another because it's so useful, and to see if my failure was just a rare exception.

This saw is very handy. I have several pull-saws that have very thin blades. They cut great, but, hit a nail and it destroys the blade. This is a bit heavier. Not recommended for cutting nails. But, it didn't ruin the blade when I hit one. I also like the folding up part. I can carry it in my pocket.

Not only does the saw work well, but it folds into itself for safety. The blade is very bendable, making it perfect for flush cuts in tight areas. Whether in a holster or a pocket, I don't worry about getting cut by it. Well worth the extra money. Thank you.

The blade itself is adequate. The folding handler is a great idea. Unfortunately, it's cheap plastic, and the blade separated from the handle under normal usage. I was able to "repair" it with some epoxy, but I will be seeking a much sturdier alternative product.

Honestly, very disappointing. Was hoping to have a small saw like this in my go bag. Doesn't cut well, blade binds very easily. Might be ok for just flush cutting dowels and shims, but does poorly in oak, mdf, poplar, pine! Just wanted a light duty saw that can go in a bag, this isn't it.

Due to the semi rigid blade and fact the blade to head a bulbous end the saw snags and catches surrounding wood when attempting to flush cut. It's better than a hack saw but can't be used on anything close to finish trim of dowels or mortise and tenon joints.I returned and bought a Japanese flush cut pull saw that is amazing for $2 more.

Im a commercial carpenter and I bought this tool to cut shims flush on window and door jambs, and trim expansion foam. While it does work for this purpose, and fit easily in my tool pouch; I do not think it will withstand heavy use. The handle is cheap plastic and the blade gets caught on the plastic housing unless you close it very cuatiously. The bade also seems like it could snap easily. Ive owned other saws from vaughnan and while still flexible, the blades feel stronger. These are similar to the Dewalt pull saws made by Stanley which are junk.

Blade is flimsy and poorly attached. Not up to the quality of their other foldable pocket tools.

I really wanted to love this saw. I think it will be extremely useful to have a saw in my tool bag without having to worry about the blade scratching or cutting things. I'm hopeful it can fulfill that role - but I'm a little concerned how long it will last based on the build quality.Check out my photos for clarity about how it is made. It looks like lightweight plastic parts with roll pins for hinges. The blade is molded into the the plastic. The handles are held together in the open position, but are only held by friction in the closed position - mine don't stay all the way closed, but it is good enough. I expect the tool might get looser over time, but maybe the force of the roll pin expanding out will make it last awhile.The blade looks ok. It's very sharp and flexible. Although it bends easily, I think I should be careful flexing it based on how it is held by the plastic - I see other reviews here where people complain about it snapping. That seems unsurprising based on how it is made.Maybe I would be less disappointed if I didn't have a similar tool to compare it to - the Stanley FMHT16145 FatMax Folding Pocket Chisel. I realize the Stanley is a chisel, not a saw, but the design is very similar (and Fastcap also makes pocket chisels with the same design as their saw).In comparison, the Stanley pocket chisel uses heavier-duty plastic handles (fiber reinforced perhaps, or possibly metal inside) that are metal-capped. Instead of relying on friction-fit roll pins, it uses metal gears for the folding action. The handles snap and lock in both the open and closed positions. Overall the tool feels significantly more robust (but it is heavier and a bit larger).For comparison, the Stanley chisel often retails for about $30. This Fastcap is selling for $20 at the time of my review - so there is a 50% price difference. Based on how the tool feels though, I'd consider it more reasonable at a $10-$15 price-point because it is not cheap enough to be disposable, but it kind of feels like it should be. For example, you could get the Irwin 213104 Dovetail Pull Saw for the same $20 price tag, which is a much more robust saw (albeit not folding)Overall I went with a three-star rating because this is an innovative and novel problem-solving tool. I couldn't bump it up to four based solely on how great the idea is though - a four-star tool should be good at it's job and I have serious concerns about this saw's longevity. If it was constructed like the Stanley but with a saw blade, cost $30 instead of $20, it would easily merit the whole 5 stars (hint: it would be nice if you came out with a revised version Fastcap).

Works well. Folded option is definitely a plus when riding in a tool bag. No more unwanted damage from an open sawblade in my tool bag

Very handy tool