Chinese chainsaws - anybody done proper reviews

[Khriss]

Oddly, had a good top handle n felling saw from China, under 100 squids, still runnning after 4 yrs. No Pro use, but certainly worthy for logging up and backup saw fr a climber. Biggest plus is if you get done over, the hit is not as hard. K

[Darkslider]

I've been keeping an eye on FR Jones saws as I had them down as only selling trustworthy kit they could guarantee, used to just be the big names and Mitox as a budget offering (which seems to get good reviews from pro users as backup or lightly used saws).

 

But noticed a few new brands at the bottom of the price range listed on their website now, hyundai, Harry, lawnflite and efco (not echo) to name a few. Have FRJONES sold out and decided to tarnish their rep by peddling chinesium junk? I don't think so, I think its more likely these are Chinese manufacturers that realise if they increase the quality and the price to cover it and still manage to undercut the big boys they can turn a profit and actually knock out a half decent homeowner saw in doing so. 

[Mark Bolam]

On 06/01/2021 at 21:44, Khriss said:

Oddly, had a good top handle n felling saw from China, under 100 squids, still runnning after 4 yrs. No Pro use, but certainly worthy for logging up and backup saw fr a climber. Biggest plus is if you get done over, the hit is not as hard. K

 Are you taking the piss?

[Khriss]

9 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

 Are you taking the piss?

No. K