“Last year I paid £85 just for one tree to be pruned, this tool has already saved me money.”

Eleanor Fleming and Jake Hackney Senior Consumer Writer

15:35, 03 Feb 2026

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The Ryobi saw is on offer with an exclusive discount code.(Image: Ryobi Tools)

Shoppers are singing the praises of a compact garden tool that’s been described as ‘better than even hoped for’, with many saying it’s already helping them cut costs on tree surgeons. The lightweight, safe, and user-friendly Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 15cm Pruning Saw is perfect for trimming trees and shrubs, pruning, limbing, and dealing with garden waste.

It’s currently available for £99.99, down from £119.99, when using our exclusive discount code PRUNE20. As part of the Ryobi 18V ONE+ system, which encompasses more than 200 cordless tools for home, garden, automotive, and craft projects, this mini saw slots seamlessly into any toolkit.

Ryobi highlights that its cordless nature eliminates the need for setup or specialist knowledge – users simply pop in the battery and get pruning immediately. According to the site, the Ryobi pruning saw handles ‘small branches and logs up to 13cm in diameter’ with ease.

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Weighing only 2.5kg with a comfortable grip, it can be operated single-handedly when necessary, whilst its compact build enables users to access awkward spots and prune at various angles or heights. Safety features include a two-stage trigger and bar cover to guard against accidental activation, a ‘tool-less chain tensioning’ for swift modifications and a 4.4m/s chain speed driven by an 18V motor, ensuring both efficiency and ease of use.

The 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah battery, included with the Ryobi saw, allows for up to 65 cuts on 60mm hard wood on a single charge. This makes it perfect for maintaining plant health, minimising disease spread, or preparing firewood, reports the Express.

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Shoppers can get the Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless 15cm Pruning Saw for £99.99 with the code PRUNE20.

There are also some fantastic alternatives available from Currys, such as the Black + Decker 18V Cordless Jigsaw at £55.99 (was £68.99). Weighing 2.6kg, this tool is suitable for wood, plastic and metal, and comes with an 18 V battery.

Another option is the Makita 18V Li-Ion LXT 165mm Brushless Circular Saw for £170 at Amazon, which features a large lock off lever, twin LED job light and a blower to clear dust from the workspace. As for the Ryobi Cordless Pruning Saw, buyers have awarded it an ‘excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, where it boasts a 4.8-star rating from more 10,000 reviews.

One satisfied customer said: “Better than even hoped for. I have pollarded a large Magnolia tree in my garden, done a slightly smaller one in my mum’s garden, and started on my second Magnolia. The pruning saw made light work of the job, and all on less than one charge. Last year I paid £85 just for one tree to be pruned, this tool has already saved me money.”

Woman holding a Ryobi Pruning Saw

‘The pruning saw made light work of the job’.(Image: Ryobi Tools)

Another said: “Great addition to the range from Ryobi, just what I need as I get older.”

A third said: “Great little tool, perfect for the jobs in my garden keeping the bamboo and bushes trimmed back.”

One individual did raise concerns about the Ryobi pruning saw’s battery life, saying: “It cuts well and seemed to cope with the first few pieces I cut. The battery seems to run out quicker than anticipated as well.”

On the whole, most users were satisfied, as another person said: “Great piece of kit. I used it to cut down three shrubs and it worked great. Definitely recommend.”

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