Steve B wrote:

Two words: Stihl Husqvarna

One word: Shindaiwa
(not low end, rather top quality and will last a lifetime.)

A few more words: Oregon Micro-Chisel "pro" non-anti-kickback chains.
(not consumer "safety" chains, these actually cut faster than a hand bow
saw.)


I have a Shindaiwa 488 w/ 18" bar loaded with Oregon Micro-Chisel chain.
It handles beautifully and I've even cut a couple rocks in half with it
(embedded in a tree I cut down) without damage. The rocks did dull that
chain, but it was able to be resharpened good as new.