Garden owner, one pitch
You have one saw and want a guide you can take to the log pile. The Oregon 617067 pouch holds 4.0, 4.8 and 5.5 mm files, a flat file and a guide, at about £22.09, with 4.6 from 1,899 amazon.co.uk ratings.
Chainsaw sharpener comparison 2026
The best Chainsaw sharpeners, compared.
Top pick: OMCCHK crank jig, tungsten bits – It leads the score because amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from five ratings, but four of those review texts are from the United States, so read the listing before you treat it as the top pick. Best value: DTFDDE four-file set – Four round-file diameters from 3.2 mm to 5.5 mm at about £6.58, if you already know which size your chain needs. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A blunt chain makes you push the saw, and the Health and Safety Executive links that push to higher vibration on forestry saws. A chainsaw sharpener restores the cutter edge so the saw can cut instead of skate. On amazon.co.uk the shelf mixes round files, file guides, 2-in-1 tools that also dress the depth gauge, hand-crank jigs, a handheld electric bit tool, and 230 V bench grinders. You judge a sharpener by the match to pitch and file diameter, a repeatable angle, and a depth-gauge setting that is not too low. Drive-link gauge must match the bar and does not choose the file. A fixed 30 degree hole suits many chains and misses families lists at 25 degrees. The [chainsaw sharpener buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/chainsaw-sharpener/sub/chainsaw-sharpener-buying-guide) puts chain, place and volume in that order. We read amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. The buyers behind these twelve rows are garden owners with one saw, people who sharpen several chains in a shed, and people who need a pouch at the stump.
A blunt chain makes you push the saw, and the Health and Safety Executive links that push to higher vibration on forestry saws. A chainsaw sharpener restores the cutter edge so the saw can cut instead of skate.
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Our view
The OMCCHK tungsten crank jig lists at £21.99 with a 30 degree claim, a clamp workflow, and a title that says five bits while an accessories bullet says ten tungsten bits. Amazon.co.uk prints 5.0 from five ratings, which is why it tops the comparison score here, but four of the five review texts in the saved listing are from the United States and only one is from the United Kingdom. That is not a UK consensus, and the bit-count conflict is still on the live page. The listing claims gas and electric saws from 4 to 22 inches without naming pitch. Treat the perfect stars as a warning to read the text, not as proof this is the top pick for every garden saw. It is the highest-scored row in this table on paper, not a lab winner.
Pros
- Highest comparison score in this batch
- Tungsten bits, wrench, brush and instructions listed
- 30 degree preset for many Stihl-style chains
- Clamp-on method described for field use
- Heavier 454 g package than the diamond OMCCHK kit
Cons
- Only five ratings, mostly US review locations
- Title says five bits, a bullet says ten
- Pitch not listed despite bar-length claims
- No depth-gauge function
Best for: You already know your pitch matches a 30 degree crank jig and you treat the five-star line as a red flag to verify fit.
Less suitable: Buyers shopping on UK review count alone, Oregon chains at 25 degree, or anyone who wants the Oregon pouch’s 1,899-rating file kit instead.
Specifications
- Model
- OMCCHK crank jig, tungsten bits
- Brand
- OMCCHK
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(5)
- Type
- Hand-crank jig
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- 30 degrees
- Sizes in the box
- 5 or 10 bits
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- Yes
- Weight
- 454 g
Common questions
How many sharpening bits are in the box?
The title says five. The accessories bullet says ten tungsten bits, a wrench, a brush and an instruction. Both lines are on the listing.
Does it fit an electric chainsaw?
The bullets say gas and electric chainsaws from 4 to 22 inches. That is the listing claim. Pitch is not listed.
Are the five stars from UK buyers?
The listing says 5.0 from 5. Of the five texts in the saved listing, one is from the United Kingdom and four are from the United States.
Our view
The Oregon 617067 field kit at £22.09 packs 4.0, 4.8 and 5.5 mm round files, a six-inch flat file, a guide, a handle and a red rolled pouch. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 1,899 ratings and a best-seller rank of two in Chain Saw Sharpeners in this capture, which is the deepest star line in the batch. A flat file helps with depth gauges, but a depth-gauge tool is not named on this listing, so you still need to know the Stihl or Oregon setting for your chain. There is no stump vice; that lives on the hard-case 601981 sibling. For carrying to a log pile and filing on the bar with a guide, it is the reference pick in this comparison on reviews and kit completeness at mid price.
Pros
- 4.6 from 1,899 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Three round sizes plus flat file, guide and handle
- Rolled pouch for field use
- Limited lifetime warranty stated in the bullets
- Rank 2 in Chain Saw Sharpeners in this capture
Cons
- No stump vice or depth-gauge tool named
- No 3.2 mm or 5.2 mm round file in the box
- Guide sets angle but degrees are not printed on this listing
- You still match pitch to file diameter yourself
Best for: Garden and smallholding owners who sharpen at the job and want Oregon files with a guide in a pouch.
Less suitable: Work in the woods without a separate clamp, chains that need 3.2 mm or 5.2 mm only, or buyers who want the stump vice in the same box.
Specifications
- Model
- Oregon 617067 field kit
- Brand
- Oregon
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,899)
- Type
- Field file kit
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- File guide
- Sizes in the box
- 4.0, 4.8, 5.5 mm
- Depth gauge
- Flat file
- On the bar
- Yes
- Case
- Rolled pouch
- Weight
- 370 g
Common questions
Which files are in the Oregon pouch?
5/32 inch (4.0 mm), 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) and 7/32 inch (5.5 mm) round files, plus a 6 inch flat file, a guide and a handle.
Does it include a stump vice?
No. This is the rolled pouch. The stump vice is on the Oregon hard-case kit 601981, a different ASIN.
Is there a depth-gauge tool?
A flat file is included. A depth-gauge tool is not named on this listing.
Our view
The Oregon 310-230 compact bench grinder at £52.98 includes 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm wheels, a dressing brick, a profile guide and instructions for chains up to .404 inch pitch as stated. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 687 ratings. The wattage field on the listing prints 85 KW, which is scraped text, not a checked plate rating, so read the machine label when it arrives. There is no 6 mm flat disc for depth gauges; that disc is on the 410-230. Reviews mention slotting the bench for the chain and occasional play in the head. It is the mid shed choice when you sharpen several chains but do not want the £210 workshop unit, provided you handle rakers with a separate flat file or gauge tool.
Pros
- 4.6 from 687 ratings on a named Oregon grinder
- Two wheel thicknesses, 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm
- Profile guide and dressing brick included
- Compact bench footprint for garage use
- Covers up to .404 inch pitch as listed
Cons
- Wattage field prints 85 KW on the listing
- No flat depth-gauge disc in the box
- Bench mounting and chain removal required
- UK reviews note head play on some units
Best for: Homeowners who bring multiple chains to a bench and want Oregon wheels without the 410-230 price.
Less suitable: Stump-side sharpening, buyers who need integrated raker grinding, or anyone unwilling to verify true wattage on the plate.
Specifications
- Model
- Oregon 310-230
- Brand
- Oregon
- Price
- ∼£53
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(687)
- Type
- Bench grinder
- Power
- 230 V
- Angle
- Set on grinder
- Sizes in the box
- 3.2 and 4.7 mm
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- No
- Case
- Bench bolts
- Weight
- 2.64 kg
Common questions
Is the Oregon 310-230 really 85 kW?
The listing prints wattage as 85 KW. That is the field as scraped. It is not a checked rating from a plate. Read the plate on the machine.
Does it include a depth-gauge disc?
No. The box list is two wheels, 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm, a dressing brick, a profile guide and instructions. The flat disc is on the 410-230.
Can you carry it to the stump?
The bullets describe a bench-mounted compact grinder for a workshop or garage, not a field kit. Reviews say the bench needs a slot for the chain.
Our view
The Oregon 601981 hard-case kit at £26.61 adds a stump vice, a depth-gauge tool, a felling wedge and a chainsaw wrench to the file set, with files claimed from 1/4 inch pitch through .404 inch. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 654 ratings. The case and vice are what separate it from the rolled 617067 pouch: you can hold the bar in the woods while you file with the guide. One UK review says the 11/64 inch file for a small DeWalt 18 V saw was not included, so “covers every pitch” still needs a check against your stamp. It remains a hand-file kit, not a bench grinder, and batteries are not required. If you want raker control with a named gauge tool in the same box, this is the file route in this batch.
Pros
- Stump vice, depth-gauge tool and wedge in the case
- 4.6 from 654 ratings
- Files claimed from 1/4 inch to .404 inch pitch
- Hard case plus mini screwdriver and handles
- £26.61, only a few pounds above the pouch kit
Cons
- Heavier 1.09 kg kit to carry
- One UK owner missed an 11/64 inch size for a DeWalt saw
- Still hand filing, not faster than a bench wheel for volume
- No powered sharpener for shed batches
Best for: Owners who sharpen away from a bench and want the vice plus depth-gauge tool without buying parts separately.
Less suitable: Purely workshop sharpening of many chains a month, or buyers who only need one diameter and a cardboard box of files.
Specifications
- Model
- Oregon 601981 hard-case kit
- Brand
- Oregon
- Price
- ∼£27
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(654)
- Type
- Field file kit
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- File guide
- Sizes in the box
- 1/4–.404 inch
- Depth gauge
- Gauge tool
- On the bar
- Yes
- Case
- Hard case
- Weight
- 1.09 kg
Common questions
Is the stump vice in the box?
Yes. The bullets include a stump vise that holds the saw while you work in the woods.
Does it cover every file size?
The listing says files from 1/4 inch pitch to .404 inch pitch. One UK review says the 11/64 inch file for a small DeWalt 18 V saw was not included.
Is this a powered sharpener?
No. Batteries are not required. It is a hand-file kit in a hard case.
Our view
The Oregon 410-230 at £210.14 is the workshop unit in this batch, with 214 W at 230 V, 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm grinding wheels plus a 6.0 mm flat profile disc for depth-gauge maintenance. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 562 ratings. Two UK reviews report a two-pin Euro plug rather than a BS 1363 UK plug, so budget an electrician or a proper adapter, not a holiday travel plug. The printed item weight of 500 g disagrees with owner descriptions of a heavier machine, another reason to treat spec lines as hints. It mounts on a bench or wall and targets semi-professional and regular home firewood users. If you already file in the field and only grind occasionally, the 310-230 or a file kit may be enough.
Pros
- Only listing here with a 6.0 mm flat disc for depth gauges
- 214 W Oregon bench or wall grinder
- 4.5 from 562 ratings
- Two grinding wheels plus dressing brick and guide
- Semi-professional use case stated on the listing
Cons
- £210.14, far above file kits and POSENPRO
- Two UK reviews report a Euro plug, not UK three-pin
- 500 g weight line conflicts with owner comments
- Overkill for one chain touched up twice a year
Best for: Regular firewood or smallholding work with several chains and a fixed workshop space, plus a plan for the plug.
Less suitable: Occasional garden pruning, stump-side touch-ups, or buyers who expect a UK plug in the box without modification.
Specifications
- Model
- Oregon 410-230
- Brand
- Oregon
- Price
- ∼£210
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(562)
- Type
- Bench grinder
- Power
- 230 V, 214 W
- Angle
- Set on grinder
- Sizes in the box
- 3.2, 4.7, 6.0 mm
- Depth gauge
- Yes
- On the bar
- No
- Case
- Bench or wall
- Weight
- 500 g listed
Common questions
Does the 410-230 dress depth gauges?
Yes. The bullets include a 6.0 mm flat profile disc for depth-gauge maintenance, as well as 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm wheels.
Does it come with a UK plug?
The spec block does not name the plug. Two UK reviews say the grinder arrived with a two-pin Euro plug, not a three-pin UK plug.
Who is it listed for?
The bullets say semi-professional and home users who regularly saw wood, mounted on a bench or a wall.
Our view
The EzzDoo handheld electric kit at £28.04 sharpens on the bar with six titanium-coated bits in three sizes, an angle guide, wrenches and spare brushes. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 3,891 ratings, more review texts than any other listing here, though rank sits lower than the Oregon pouch in this capture. Volts, battery and plug are not stated on the listing; it is simply marked electric with carbon brushes supplied. The bullets claim one bit can typically sharpen five or more chains on speed two, while a UK review calls the bits pretty much single use. You do not remove the chain, which suits a quick touch-up, but there is no depth-gauge step in the box. It bridges filing and bench grinding without mains in the woodland, if you accept bit cost and unknown power details.
Pros
- 4.4 from 3,891 amazon.co.uk ratings
- On-bar sharpening without removing the chain
- Six bits, angle guide and spare brushes
- 635 g kit, portable compared with bench grinders
- Useful when hand filing fatigue slows you down
Cons
- Voltage and plug not stated
- UK review questioning bit life versus listing claim
- No depth-gauge tool or flat disc
- Rank below Oregon 617067 despite more reviews
Best for: You already know your bit size and want a motor on the bar for occasional touch-ups between proper file sessions.
Less suitable: First kit purchase, raker dressing in the same pass, or buyers who need a stated UK plug and voltage before checkout.
Specifications
- Model
- EzzDoo handheld electric
- Brand
- EzzDoo
- Price
- ∼£28
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(3,891)
- Type
- Handheld electric
- Power
- Electric
- Angle
- Angle guide
- Sizes in the box
- 6 bits, 3 sizes
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- Yes
- Weight
- 635 g
Common questions
Do you remove the chain?
No. The bullets say you sharpen on the bar and do not remove the chain.
What voltage is it?
The listing does not state volts, a battery, or a plug. It does say electric, and it includes spare carbon brushes.
How long do the bits last?
The bullets say one bit can typically sharpen five or more chains on speed 2. One UK review calls the bits pretty much single use.
Our view
The DTFDDE set at £6.58 gives you four handled round files at 3.2, 4.0, 4.8 and 5.5 mm, which covers Picco 1/4 inch through .404 inch if you match the diameter to your chain. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.4 from 206 ratings, a solid count for a bare-file listing. There is no file guide, no flat file and no depth-gauge tool in the box, so you hold the angle yourself or buy a guide separately. One UK review describes a basic cardboard box rather than a case. For the money it is the best value way to own the right diameters without paying for a branded kit, provided you already know which millimetre size your chain needs.
Pros
- Four diameters from 3.2 mm to 5.5 mm in one box
- £6.58 in this batch, the lowest shelf price
- 4.4 from 206 amazon.co.uk ratings
- ABS handles on bearing-steel files, 200 g total
- Score 88 without paying for a guide you may not need
Cons
- No file guide, so angle repeatability is on you
- No flat file or depth-gauge tool for rakers
- No pitch chart on the listing
- No case listed; one UK review mentions cardboard only
Best for: You already file by hand and only need spare round files in the sizes your household saws use.
Less suitable: First-time sharpeners who need a guide, anyone who must dress depth gauges in the same session, or buyers who want one branded field kit.
Specifications
- Model
- DTFDDE four-file set
- Brand
- DTFDDE
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(206)
- Type
- Round files only
- Power
- Hand
- Sizes in the box
- 3.2–5.5 mm
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- Yes
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
Does this set include a file guide?
No. The included-components line says chainsaw files only. You hold the angle yourself.
Which diameters are in the box?
The title lists 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.8 mm and 5.5 mm. Match one of those to your chain. The listing has no pitch chart.
Is there a storage case?
No case is listed. One UK review describes a basic cardboard box.
Our view
The POSENPRO PGSS220 bench grinder at £29.99 runs at 230 V and 220 W with 8500 rpm idle speed and one fitted 100 by 3.2 by 10 mm wheel. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 550 ratings. Angle adjustment is stated from zero to 35 degrees left and right, but the chain comes off the bar for bench work. UK reviews describe a plastic body that bends and play in the top, which matters when you need a repeatable plunge. The listing names eye protection and a PC spark guard, yet HSE guidance on abrasive wheels still applies if you use this at work. A replacement disc is a separate search. It is the cheapest bench wheel in this batch, not the Oregon vice system.
Pros
- £29.99 bench grinder with angle adjustment
- 230 V, 220 W, 8500 rpm stated
- 4.3 from 550 ratings
- Spark guard and PPE called out on the listing
- Entry point before the Oregon 310-230 at £52.98
Cons
- One 3.2 mm wheel only; no spare included
- UK reviews cite plastic flex and head play
- No flat disc for depth gauges
- Chain must come off the saw; not a field tool
Best for: A shed user who removes chains for occasional grinding and will bolt the unit to a board.
Less suitable: Professional volume, depth-gauge dressing on the wheel, or buyers who want Oregon’s profile guide and second wheel size out of the box.
Specifications
- Model
- POSENPRO PGSS220
- Brand
- POSENPRO
- Price
- ∼£30
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(550)
- Type
- Bench grinder
- Power
- 230 V, 220 W
- Angle
- 0–35 degrees
- Sizes in the box
- 100 x 3.2 mm
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- No
- Case
- Bench mount
- Weight
- 1.79 kg
Common questions
What wheel is fitted?
One disc, 100 mm outside, 3.2 mm thick, 10 mm bore. The bullets say a replacement disc is a separate search.
What safety gear does the listing name?
Eye protection, goggles or glasses, and gloves. A transparent PC cover is stated to block sparks.
Is the body metal?
The spec block does not name a metal grade. UK reviews call it plastic and say it bends, and that there is play in the top.
Our view
The PAKJCKERM 2-in-1 at £11.60 targets .325 inch pitch with a 4.8 mm file and a preset 30 degree angle, and the bullets say cutters and depth gauges in one pass. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 21 ratings, a thin but readable sample. Stihl 16, 18 and 20 inch chains are named, and the listing sells it as a replacement for Stihl 5605 750 4304. One UK review confirms the raker is adjusted at the same time as the cutter. If your chain is 3/8 inch or Picco, this box is the wrong tool regardless of the star line. It is a focused shortcut for one pitch, not a universal kit.
Pros
- Cutters and rakers together for .325 inch, as claimed
- £11.60 with a 4.8 mm file included
- Works on the bar without removing the chain
- Named Stihl bar lengths and a replacement part number
- 4.3 from 21 ratings with on-bar use confirmed in UK text
Cons
- .325 inch and 4.8 mm only
- Only 21 ratings versus thousands on Oregon file kits
- 30 degree preset may miss Oregon families at 25 degree
- No case and no booklet listed in the box line
Best for: You run a .325 inch Stihl-style loop and want raker control without a separate gauge tool.
Less suitable: Mixed pitches in the shed, Oregon chains that need 25 degree filing, or buyers who want a stump vice and several file sizes.
Specifications
- Model
- PAKJCKERM 2-in-1, .325 inch
- Brand
- PAKJCKERM
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(21)
- Type
- 2-in-1 file guide
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- 30 degrees
- Sizes in the box
- 4.8 mm only
- Depth gauge
- Yes
- On the bar
- Yes
- Weight
- 350 g
Common questions
Which chain is this 2-in-1 for?
The title says .325 inch pitch, a 4.8 mm file, and Stihl chains on 16, 18 and 20 inch bars. It is sold as a replacement for Stihl 5605 750 4304. Other pitches are not claimed.
Does it file the depth gauge as well?
The bullets say cutter teeth and depth gauges in one pass. One UK review says the raker is adjusted at the same time.
Do you take the chain off?
No. The bullets say you sharpen without removing the chain.
Our view
The OMCCHK crank kit at £19.99 includes five diamond bits, a stated 30 degree angle with two holes, and a title claim for 4 to 22 inch electric saws. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 32 ratings. The bullets describe clamp, pawl, burr and handle, plus gloves, a brush, a wrench and instructions. One UK reviewer returned it as fiddly and said the files felt softer than the teeth; another had not sharpened yet but liked the kit layout. Gas saws are not named in the title, and pitch is not listed, so the 30 degree preset is still a guess against your chain stamp. It is a mid-price jig with more bits in the box than the sub-£15 listings, but the review file is small and mixed.
Pros
- Five diamond bits plus wrench, gloves and brush
- 30 degree angle stated with two holes
- 4.2 from 32 ratings
- Clamp-on workflow described in the bullets
- £19.99 below the Oregon field kits in this batch
Cons
- Only 32 ratings
- UK review citing fiddly setup and soft files
- Electric bar length claim does not replace pitch knowledge
- No depth-gauge tool and no case named
Best for: A cordless saw owner who wants a compact crank kit and will verify bit fit on one tooth first.
Less suitable: Heavy petrol saws with unknown pitch, buyers who want Oregon’s review depth, or anyone who needs raker dressing in the same tool.
Specifications
- Model
- OMCCHK crank jig, diamond bits
- Brand
- OMCCHK
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(32)
- Type
- Hand-crank jig
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- 30 degrees
- Sizes in the box
- 5 diamond bits
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- Yes
- Weight
- 290 g
Common questions
What length of saw does the title claim?
The title says a portable kit for a 4 to 22 inch electric chainsaw. Gas saws are not named in the title.
How many bits are listed?
The bullets list five diamond sharpening bits, plus a wrench, gloves, a brush and instructions.
What do the UK reviews say?
The star line is 4.2 from 32. One UK reviewer returned it as fiddly, with files softer than the teeth. Another had not sharpened yet and liked the kit.
Our view
The APLUMTREE hand-crank jig at £13.99 weighs 260 g according to the listing and claims two grind sizes without printing diameters. The star line is 3.4 from 139 ratings, which is a large enough file to treat the middling score seriously. Included components are listed as no while the bullets mention gloves and a brush, so the box contents are unclear before you open it. UK owners who got the clamp to work say a dull chain can be improved, but others call the setup fiddly, say a tip would not fit, or report that a round file was faster. Gloves in the bullet list are not chainsaw protective gloves. It sits in the same Amazon shelf as files and bench grinders, yet it behaves like a third category with more moving parts than a round file.
Pros
- Hand powered for use away from mains
- Gloves and brush mentioned in the bullets
- 139 ratings give more owner signal than the cheapest jigs
- Alloy body at 260 g listed weight
Cons
- 3.4 from 139 ratings
- Grind sizes claimed but diameters not listed
- Mixed UK reviews on fit and speed versus a file
- No depth-gauge function and clamp quality disputed
Best for: You already sharpen by hand and want a crank experiment on a spare chain, not your only loop.
Less suitable: First purchase, precision work on expensive chain, or anyone who needs a named file diameter chart.
Specifications
- Model
- APLUMTREE crank jig
- Brand
- APLUMTREE
- Price
- ∼£14
- Customer rating
- 3.4/5(139)
- Type
- Hand-crank jig
- Power
- Hand
- Sizes in the box
- Two sizes claimed
- Depth gauge
- No
- Weight
- 260 g
Common questions
Does the APLUMTREE jig include a case?
No case is named. Included components are listed as no, while the bullets mention gloves and a cleaning brush.
Is it electrical?
No. Batteries are not required. You turn the crank by hand.
How do UK reviews describe it?
The listing is 3.4 from 139. Owners who got the clamp set say it can sharpen a dull chain. Others call it fiddly, say a tip would not fit, or say a round file was faster.
Our view
The ARROMI crank jig lists at £9.98 with a stated 30 degree angle and a three-to-five-second sharpen claim on the bullets. The star line is 3.3 from 74 ratings, the weakest credible sample among the crank listings here. The spec block prints item weight as 10 g and included components as no, which does not match what you expect from a metal jig. A UK review says it does not hold the chain and does not sharpen, which matches the low stars better than the marketing line about squeezing the saw. Treat the 30 degree hole as a generic Stihl-friendly angle, not proof it fits your Oregon loop. At this price you are gambling on clamp geometry rather than buying a known file kit.
Pros
- Low shelf price at £9.98
- Hand crank, no mains lead for field use
- 30 degree angle is stated on the listing
- Small package if it happens to fit your bar
Cons
- 3.3 from 74 ratings
- UK review: does not hold the chain
- Included components listed as no; 10 g weight line looks wrong
- No depth-gauge function and no file diameters named
Best for: You already own a round file and want a cheap experiment, with return postage in mind if the clamp fails.
Less suitable: A first sharpener, anyone with a chain that needs 25 degree Oregon families, or buyers who need UK reviews that describe a secure hold.
Specifications
- Model
- ARROMI crank jig
- Brand
- ARROMI
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 3.3/5(74)
- Type
- Hand-crank jig
- Power
- Hand
- Angle
- 30 degrees
- Depth gauge
- No
- On the bar
- Disputed
- Weight
- 10 g listed
Common questions
Does the ARROMI jig come with a case?
No. Included components are listed as no, and the bullets do not name a case.
What angle does the listing state?
The bullets state a 30 degree front angle and a 3 to 5 second sharpen. That is the listing claim, not a measured result.
Will it hold the chain?
The bullets say it sharpens by squeezing the saw. A UK review says it does not hold the chain and does not sharpen.
How we compared
For this comparison we read twelve chainsaw sharpener listings on amazon.co.uk, captured on 19 October 2026, and the public UK sources listed below. Scores use the amazon.co.uk star line, and each product note keeps the limit of that line. We did not run a lab test, and we do not claim a measured kickback or vibration change for any tool in this batch.
1
Pitch and file diameter
30%The chain family sets the round-file diameter. Gauge must match the bar and does not choose the file.
2
Repeatable angle
25%A guide or a stated angle only helps if it matches the chain. A fixed 30 degree hole misses Oregon families listed at 25 degrees.
3
Depth gauge
20%Cutters shortened while rakers stay high will not cut. Rakers set too low raise kickback tendency, which is Stihl’s warning.
4
Where you sharpen
15%A pouch or stump vice suits the log pile. Several chains a month point to a 230 V bench grinder, after you check the plug.
5
Listing evidence
10%Star lines and review counts come from the amazon.co.uk listing. A tiny sample, or a field that prints 85 KW, is not treated as a measured result.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Chainsaw sharpener buying guide
Start with the chain stamp, then the place you sharpen, then how many chains you touch in a month. A sharpener that ignores pitch will cut the wrong face even if the star line is high. Prices below are the amazon.co.uk shelf prices in this batch on 19 October 2026.
What is a chainsaw sharpener?
A chainsaw sharpener restores the cutter edge on a saw chain. On amazon.co.uk the shelf mixes round files, file guides, including 2-in-1 tools that also dress the depth gauge, hand-crank jigs, handheld electric bit tools, and 230 V bench grinders. The buyers behind these twelve rows are garden owners with one saw, people who sharpen several chains in a shed, and people who need a pouch at the stump.
Best for
- Garden owners with one chain pitch who file at the stump
- Shed users who sharpen several chains and can check the plug
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants one tool for every pitch and every angle
- Work saws where the operator has not been trained to sharpen the chain
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
One file for every saw
Pitch and chain family choose the round-file diameter. A 4.8 mm file that suits .325 inch is the wrong face on a 3/8 inch or Picco loop. Gauge matching the bar does not fix that.
- 2
Filing on the back stroke, or one side longer
A back stroke dulls the edge you just cut. Leaving one side longer makes the saw pull. Stop and match the shortest cutter before you keep going.
- 3
Blue edges, or rakers filed too low
Grinding until the edge turns blue takes the hardness out of the cutter. Rakers set below the gauge-tool slot raise kickback tendency. That warning comes from Stihl, not from a lab test of these listings.
What to weigh up
Pitch and file diameter
HighPitch and chain family choose the round-file diameter. Gauge is the drive-link thickness that must match the bar. It does not choose the file. Stihl’s UK depth-gauge code is the practical chart if your chain uses it: 1 is 1/4 inch and a 4.0 mm file, 2 is .325 inch and 4.8 mm, 3 is 3/8 inch and 5.2 mm, 4 is .404 inch and 5.5 mm, 6 is 3/8 inch Picco and 4.0 mm, and 7 is 1/4 inch Picco and 3.2 mm.
Place, volume and depth gauge
HighAt the stump you want a file, a guide and, if the bar is hard to hold, a stump vice. The Oregon 617067 is the rolled pouch with three round files and a guide. The Oregon 601981 hard case adds the stump vice, a depth-gauge tool and a felling wedge. In a shed, with several chains a month, a bench grinder removes more metal per pass than a file. That comparison is a rule of thumb from retailer round-ups, not a measurement from this page.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You already file by hand
If you already hold the angle, the DTFDDE set is four handled round files at 3.2, 4.0, 4.8 and 5.5 mm for about £6.58. There is no guide and no depth-gauge tool in the box.
Several chains in a shed
If you bring several chains to a bench, the Oregon 310-230 is the compact 230 V grinder at about £52.98, with 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm wheels. Read the plate. The listing prints 85 KW, which is not a motor rating. The 410-230 is the step up when you also want the flat disc.
Common questions about Chainsaw sharpeners
Which chainsaw sharpener leads the score for 2026?
The highest score in this table is the OMCCHK tungsten crank jig, about £21.99. Amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from five ratings. Four of the five review texts are from the United States, and the title says five bits while a bullet says ten. Treat it as the score leader, not a UK consensus. For a large review file, the Oregon 617067 pouch at about £22.09 is the reference kit here.
How much does a chainsaw sharpener cost on amazon.co.uk?
On 19 October 2026 these twelve listings ran from about £6.58 to about £210.14. About £7 to £14 covers bare files, the cheapest crank jigs and the .325 inch 2-in-1. About £20 to £30 covers Oregon file kits, an OMCCHK crank kit, the EzzDoo tool and the POSENPRO grinder. The Oregon 310-230 is about £52.98. The Oregon 410-230 is about £210.14. Prices move, so check the live amazon.co.uk page.
What should I check before I buy a chainsaw sharpener?
Match pitch and chain family to the round-file diameter first. Gauge must match the bar and does not choose the file. A fixed 30 degree hole suits many Stihl chains and misses families Oregon lists at 25 degrees. Then decide stump or bench, and whether rakers are dressed in the same tool. The chain stamp is covered on the Stihl chainsaw chain comparison. Ignore any-chain and three-to-five-second claims.
Is a file or a bench grinder the better chainsaw sharpener?
At the stump, a file and a guide are the practical kit, with a stump vice if you need to hold the bar. In a shed, with several chains a month, a bench wheel removes more metal per pass. That is a rule of thumb from retailer round-ups, not a lab result. A wheel means the chain comes off the saw. Confirm 230 V and a BS 1363 plug before you use a grinder on a UK socket.
Does the Oregon 310-230 have an 85 kW motor?
No. The amazon.co.uk wattage field prints 85 KW. That is listing text, not a checked rating from the machine plate. Do not treat the Oregon 310-230 as an 85 kW grinder. Read the plate when it arrives. The listing does state 230 V, wheels at 3.2 mm and 4.7 mm, and chains up to .404 inch pitch as claimed. The 6.0 mm flat disc is on the Oregon 410-230.
Will a bench grinder arrive with a UK plug?
Household plugs in the UK are BS 1363, with three pins. The Oregon 410-230 spec block does not name the plug. Two UK reviews say that grinder arrived with a two-pin Euro plug. The POSENPRO and Oregon 310-230 listings also leave the plug pattern unstated. If the plug is not BS 1363, plan a proper check rather than a holiday travel adapter.
When should I replace the chain instead of sharpening it?
Replace the chain, or hand the saw to someone trained, when a wear mark is reached, a cutter is cracked, or the bar is blue or pinched. If the saw is work equipment and you have not been trained to sharpen it, HSE INDG317 puts that training first. Stop if you filed on the back stroke, one side is longer, or the edge has turned blue.
Which file diameter does my chainsaw chain need?
The chain stamp decides. On Stihl’s UK chart, code 1 and Picco code 6 use a 4.0 mm file, code 2 uses 4.8 mm, code 3 uses 5.2 mm, code 4 uses 5.5 mm, and code 7 uses 3.2 mm. A UK seller’s table puts Oregon types 25 and 91 on 4.0 mm, 20, 21, 22 and 95 on 4.8 mm, and 72, 73 and 75 on 5.5 mm.
Our verdict
The highest score in this table is the OMCCHK tungsten crank jig at about £21.99, because amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from five ratings. Four of those review texts are from the United States, and the title and a bullet disagree on bit count, so treat that row as a score result rather than a UK consensus. If you already know your file diameter, the DTFDDE four-file set at about £6.58 is the best value. If you want a guide and a deep review file, the Oregon 617067 pouch at about £22.09 is the reference kit in this batch.
Best overallView offer
OMCCHK crank jig, tungsten bits
It leads the score because amazon.co.uk shows 5.0 from five ratings, but four of those review texts are from the United States, so read the listing before you treat it as the top pick.
Best value
View offer
DTFDDE four-file set
Four round-file diameters from 3.2 mm to 5.5 mm at about £6.58, if you already know which size your chain needs.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to Chainsaw sharpeners
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Chainsaw sharpener buying guideChain, place and volume, in that order, before you use the twelve-row table.Best chainsaw sharpenerWho each strong listing is for, and who should skip it.How to sharpen a chainsawFile diameter, clamp, shortest cutter and the filing stroke.File or grinderFile, crank jig, handheld electric or bench wheel: metal removed against repeatability.Chainsaw depth gaugeWhen to lower rakers, and when to scrap the chain.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Prices in the table are amazon.co.uk shelf prices from 19 October 2026.
- HSE INDG317: Chainsaws at work (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: PUWER overview (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: Maintenance of work equipment (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- HSE: Hand-arm vibration in forestry (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Stihl UK: Sharpening a chainsaw chain (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Stihl UK: When to replace a chainsaw chain (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Oregon maintenance manual (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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