how flexible is the blade?
2033277
The blade is flexible enough. It is solid so not flimsy but flexible enough to nicely fillet a 40" stripped bass or a 30 lb mahi mahi. I like it a lot, the only drawback is it does not have a sheath. I made one because I couldn't find one for a reasonable price. Took two pieces of plexiglass and cut into blade shapes, heavy glued them together around edges and wrapped with electrical tape. Works like a charm.
2095501
It was a little stiff the first time, but I don't have problems adjusting it now. Just be careful that your hand doesn't slip over the blade. I turned mine upside-down (face down on the counter) the first time I adjusted it.
569231
Very flexible. Not hard. Can shape around about any size from what I experienced.
1324566
it's not the thickest, but it's pretty durable.....I've cut many 2-3 inch limbs and small trees down with it so far....the only problem I've found with the blade is minor chipping of the edge.....
1504860
it is stranded, so yes it is very flexible. anything with a unweighted turn diameter of 1/2 inch should do fine.
368376
Probably. It seems quite flexible as far as size and thickness goes. Very solid.
1747972
It broke off shortly after I got mine. We rigged it up with help from a friend of mine, I wouldn't cut anything too thick with it, the blade is so easily bent. It really was very poor quality.
221435
Yes, it's very flexible. Without cutting, it can perform a 90 on a pretty small radius.
1690465
The blade is somewhat flexible but not flimsy. It is a good stiffness for cutining, bonding
693473
It seems adequately thick, yet not overly heavy - you want a blade of this sort to be maneuverable and agile. This blade is not just some wall-hanger, it is constructed as to be used for the intended purpose.
1337920
It's pretty flexible. It has a moveable stop that allows you to cut bottles to just about any height for a drinking glass. I flipped it around and only the cut the bottom of my bottles off and it works for that too. If you order it, get extra scoring blades. They wear out pretty quickly depending on how my bottles you are planning to cut.
901029
Of course the blade needs to be appropriate, but the saw has plenty of torque and certainly I have had no issue in up to 1" thickness in all the mentioned materials. That is not to say that you could not go thicker, just have not used it over 1".
2276576
If I were to venture a guess I would say yes as you can tighten the blade housing to accommodate some width adjustment. On the other hand, I would not recommend it.
914896
Gutting... No problem... Skinning or fileting?... Blade is too short and too thick.... No flex..
1382822
Hi...whole shaft flexible...I would say medium flexibility...keep in mind is only 12" - pretty good, though.
814303
I have used the blade in 4 different positions at 0, 90, 180, 270 degree positions. Very handy for tighter situations and different materials.
1424203
No it's not flexible at all. But it's not thick and bulky so I really like it durability of it. I think you'll really enjoy it. My boyfriend got one too