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Stihl Chain vs Oregon Chain

Stihl Chain vs Oregon Chain

Steel hardness / edge retention	Generally harder steel, better edge retention. Many users say it stays sharp longer.	Softer steel comparatively — easier to file, but may dull sooner
Sharpening / ease of maintenance	Because it's harder, you may need slightly more effort to file or to sharpen it to full performance.	Easier to sharpen (less “work hardened”), good for field sharpening, DIY
Cutting performance (speed, smoothness)	Many claim top performance especially in tougher / professional cutting environments; “premium” feel	Users report comparable or even better cutting speed in some circumstances; e.g., one user found an Oregon chain faster than a Stihl chain in his tests
Durability in dirty/contaminated wood / hitting nails/rocks	Harder steel may resist wear/edge damage better when cutting dirty wood or hitting contaminants.	More prone to wear/dulling if lots of grit/contaminants; cost-effectiveness may allow for more frequent replacement rather than “super long life.”
Cost / value	Higher cost — some users note you pay a premium for Stihl.	Lower cost generally — good value for budgets or occasional use.
Special features / product variants	Stihl has professional grade full-chisel, semi-chisel, etc; and safety chains with kickback reduction.	Oregon has many product lines (e.g., LPX, LGX, SpeedCut, ControlCut), many low-kickback / homeowner options.

Stihl RS .325/1.3mm versus Oregon LPX .325/1.3mm

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