The great chainsaw file test!

[Rob D]

I'm just looking into supplying Save Edge files....

 

 

But although based in the States they are imported from somewhere in Europe...

 

Once i have a few may sponsor a round file test i.e. grind the suppliers name off and then offer a batch of 8 files, 2 of each and see who thinks which one is the best in a blind test.

 

 

 

[Andrew Barrett]

I'm just looking into supplying Save Edge files....

 

 

But although based in the States they are imported from somewhere in Europe...

 

Once i have a few may sponsor a round file test i.e. grind the suppliers name off and then offer a batch of 8 files, 2 of each and see who thinks which one is the best in a blind test.

 

 

 

Count me in! I love testing things out to check what works best.

[Andrew Barrett]

I've compared the Vallorbe and Oregon files again as a result of some of the comments above. I also got my uncle (been sharpening chainsaws since 1966!) to do a blind test.

 

The result is the same. Vallorbe and Oregon files are different. They both file smoothly but the Vallorbe takes more off with each rub and is the better file.

 

I perhaps should have mentioned that I have been testing the round files on Stihl chain.

[Cut4fun]

Save Edge. From what I understand, the file blanks come from abroad. Not the finished product. (for 6 sided square files)

 

Because I know if you want blank files they order them. Then you can get them diamond coated. (for 6 sided square files)

Edited July 9, 2012 by Cut4fun

[jones]

`just found this old thread.  Thinking about changing from oregon as i've been told theres better out there.  Save edge sound interesting.  Is there a UK dealer?

[Darrin Turnbull]

9 minutes ago, jones said:

`just found this old thread.  Thinking about changing from oregon as i've been told theres better out there.  Save edge sound interesting.  Is there a UK dealer?

https://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/product/dozen-save-edge-4mm532-chainsaw-files/

Take a look at Rob's videos as well , easy to follow and very helpful.

I quite like Bahco files also made in Portugal.

 

[jones]

Thanks Darrin

[kcstevens]

I think bahco files are the same as valorb. I like them too. Seem to get more sharpens than Oregon. Stihl are rubbish. Feel dull coming out the pack in comparison

[Steve Bullman]

I’m sure I was once told vallorbe make Oregon’s files 

[Darrin Turnbull]

Here’s something to read