It's hard to imagine how difficult it was for lumberjacks to chop down big trees using axes and other hand tools (powered only by serious upper body strength) before the invention of chainsaws. When ...

German manufacturer STIHL (pronounced "steel") has been making chainsaws for nearly a century. Founded by Andreas Stihl in an effort to push forestry tools beyond basic axes, the first chainsaw (an ...

In response to the growing demand for electric tools, Stihl, the renowned German chainsaw manufacturer, is transitioning its product line to electric models. This shift will lead to the elimination of ...

The Takeaway: A great saw for pruning and light firewood cutting, the stealthy Stihl MSA 200 C-B leaves a pile of timber in its wake. Super sharp, thin-kerf chain cuts cleanly Makes more cuts per ...

Editor's Note 9/30/2025: We evaluated this article to make sure our selections are still in stock. We are also evaluating some new saws, including a full-size DeWalt model, and will add detailed ...

If the idea that a battery-powered saw can compete with a conventional gas model sounds ridiculous, you probably haven’t used an electric chainsaw recently. Stihl MS 180 C-BE: This 11-pound ...

Cameron Smith, assistant store manager at Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply in Laramie, said lighter-duty electric chainsaws have been selling fast. (Mark Heinz, Cowboy State Daily) LARAMIE — If things ...

New Delhi [India], July 23: In our increasingly eco-conscious world, sustainability has become a watchword. Over the past decade, STIHL has made significant investments in research and development to ...

This little Stihl saw has been impressing our testers for years, going all the way back to its introduction in 2013. Full disclosure: I was initially doubtful of its capability, so I pitted it against ...