1822 J. C. Loudon ii. iii. 319 The Pruning-Saw is a blade of steel, serrated in what is called the double manner on one side.
1930 1 Aug. 114/2 A narrow, fine-toothed orchardist's pruning saw.
1994 Dec. 38/1 The most versatile pruning saws..have tapered, curved blades.