00:00Okay, so here's the thing nobody tells you about drywall work, the moment you need to cut a clean
00:04hole for an outlet box or a vent, that big clunky panel saw in your truck is basically useless.
00:10What you actually want is something compact, sharp, and foldable that lives in your pocket.
00:15So I went down a rabbit hole, tested a bunch, and found 5 folding saws that genuinely handle
00:20drywall without turning your wall into confetti. Let's get into it.
00:26Starting off, we've got this 130-300mm folding handsaw with SK5 steel teeth.
00:32Now, SK5 is the same high-carbon steel you'll find on way more expensive Japanese pull saws,
00:37and it holds an edge shockingly well. What I like here is you get to pick your blade length,
00:42so if you're doing tight cutouts, grab the shorter one and you'll have way more control.
00:47It's marketed as a pruning saw, but drywall is soft, this thing glides through it.
00:52Over 4,900 people bought it, it's sitting at 4.5 stars, and it's $6.33.
00:59That is genuinely cheaper than lunch. If you just want a beater saw that lives in the toolbox,
01:05this is it. Next up is the 14-inch pocket folding saw, and this one's my personal favorite for
01:11finish work. It's a double-edged pull saw with 13 and 14 TPI on either side, so you flip it
01:17depending
01:18on whether you want speed or a really clean edge. And that flush cut design? Perfect when you're
01:24trimming drywall right against a stud or a corner bead and you can't afford to gouge anything.
01:29The pull cut action means the blade stays under tension, so it doesn't wander or bind.
01:34It's $9.47, 4.7 stars, and honestly it feels like a $40 tool in the hand.
01:41If you care about clean cuts, spend the extra $3.
01:46Third, the Arige 9.4-inch folding saw, and this is the one with the best reviews on the whole
01:51list
01:51at 4.8 stars. 9.5 inches is kind of the sweet spot, in my opinion. Long enough to make
01:58real
01:59progress through a sheet, short enough to work overhead without smacking yourself in the face.
02:04The SK-5 teeth are hardened and the handle has this rubberized grip that actually stays put when
02:08your hands are covered in drywall dust, which if you've ever done this work, you know that dust
02:13makes everything slippery. $9.04. Over 4,000 sold. Hard to argue with that.
02:22Coming in fourth is the LAOA folding garden saw, and look, this thing has a perfect 5-star rating.
02:28Not 4.9. 5. LAOA is a brand that's been quietly making solid hand tools for years,
02:36and it shows in the details. The tooth geometry is aggressive, the lockup is tight with zero blade
02:41wobble, and the whole thing just feels overbuilt for the price. Where it really shines is rough
02:47demo work ripping out old drywall, cutting through it fast when you don't care about the edge.
02:52$9.29. If reviews matter to you, this is the safest pick on the list.
02:59And rounding out the 5, the Delixi Electric Brand Manual Folding Saw.
03:04The headline feature here is the one-button folding design, and I know that sounds minor,
03:08but try opening a stiff folding saw one-handed while you're standing on a ladder holding a
03:12sheet of drywall. It matters. Press, flip, locked. Same SK-5 steel, sharp out of the box,
03:21and the lock is genuinely solid, no accidental closing on your fingers. It's the priciest at $9.96,
03:28still under $10, with a 4.7 rating and nearly 4,000 sold. Great pick if convenience is what
03:35you're after. All right, that's the 5. All the links are down in the description if you want to
03:42check current pricing, since these things go on sale constantly. If this helped you out,
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03:51this.
03:52Thanks for watching, I'll catch you in the next one.
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