Saw chain
Fifty-three loops from a 4-inch pruner chain to a 36-inch ripping chain.
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KAKEI chainsaw chains read the stamp, fit the loop
Pitch, gauge and drive links are printed on the side of your guide bar. Match those three numbers and one of our fifty-plus loops will ride your saw like it came in the box. We grind them from German steel and ship most sizes three to a pack.
Find your chain by the numbers on your bar or by part number
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chain sizes, one finder
We are a chain and guide bar maker. Our plate steel comes from Germany, every rivet is heat treated and quenched, and every cutter is cold-headed, ground and chrome plated before the loop is oiled and carded. Loggers and weekend woodcutters ask the same thing of a chain: that it fits the first time and stays sharp. That is the whole job.
How we make itTrust, repeated.
18 Inch Chainsaw Chains
Firewood length. Eight 18-inch loops covering 3/8" LP, full 3/8" and .325" pitch, from the 61-link Stihl MS 211 chain to 74-link Farm Boss chain.
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20 Inch & Longer Chains, Skip Tooth & Ripping
Big-saw chain: 20, 22, 24, 28 and 36 inches, in full 3/8" and .325" pitch, full chisel, skip tooth for long bars and one ripping chain for milling.
Open the rackHow to read a chain size
3/8" LP · .050" · 56DL
- 3/8" LPPitch
Half the distance across three rivets. It must match the drive sprocket and the bar nose.
- .050"Gauge
Thickness of the drive link that rides in the bar groove. Match it exactly.
- 56DLDrive links
The count of teeth that run in the groove. It sets the loop length.
Bar length is missing from that line on purpose. It helps you narrow the list, and then the three numbers decide it.
Loops we cut most
All sizes in the finder
Semi-chisel
16" 3/8" LP .050" 56DL Semi-Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
16"3/8"LP.050"56DL
The S56 size for 16-inch Craftsman, Poulan, Ryobi, Echo and Greenworks saws.
$26.99at our last check
Semi-chisel
18" 3/8" LP .050" 62DL Semi-Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
18"3/8"LP.050"62DL
S62-size chain for 18-inch Poulan, Kobalt, Echo, EGO and Greenworks saws.
$28.79at our last check
Semi-chisel
14" 3/8" LP .050" 52DL Semi-Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
14"3/8"LP.050"52DL
S52 chain for the Husqvarna 120, Echo CS-310 and Ryobi RY3714 gas saws.
$25.91at our last check
Semi-chisel
18" .325" .050" 72DL Semi-Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
18".325".050"72DL
H72-size .325 chain for the Husqvarna 440, Echo CS-400 and Jonsered.
$38.97at our last check
Semi-chisel
16" 3/8" LP .050" 55DL Semi-Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
16"3/8"LP.050"55DL
Revives an old Stihl 021, MS210 or MS211 that runs a .050 bar.
$26.55at our last check
Semi-chisel
4" 1/4" .043" 28DL GTA 26 Pruner Chain, 3-Pack
4"1/4".043"28DL
Replacement loops for the Stihl GTA 26 battery mini pruner, three per box.
$24.99at our last check
Full chisel
20" 3/8" .050" 72DL Full Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
20"3/8".050"72DL
33RS 72 full-chisel chain for Husqvarna Rancher and Stihl MS311, MS391 bars.
$42.97at our last check
Full chisel skip tooth
24" 3/8" .050" 84DL Skip-Tooth Full Chisel Chain, 3-Pack
24"3/8".050"84DL
24-inch skip-tooth chain for Husqvarna 460 Rancher and Stihl MS361, MS460.
$52.91at our last check
What goes into a KAKEI loopOur feature
German plate steel
Temperature-controlled heating and precise punching keep the side plates flat and tough.
Hardened rivets
Each rivet is heat treated and quenched, so the chain stretches less and holds tension longer.
Chrome-plated cutters
Hard industrial chrome on every cutter, then ground on rotary machines for a clean edge.
Anti-rust oil
Every loop leaves the line coated in protective oil and sealed on its card.
Low vibration
Our low-vibration design reduces vibration by 20% or more, so long cuts tire your hands less.
Low kickback
Our semi-chisel low-profile chains meet ANSI B175.1-2012 kickback performance.
Chain size chart by saw
Full chartThe saws named on our chain cards, with the loop we make for each. Saws change bars across model years, so confirm against your stamp.
| Saw named on the card | Bar | Pitch | Gauge | DL | KAKEI part |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Max 20160 57cc | 22" | .325" | .058" | 86 | 2C886X |
| Blue Max 53543 | 20" | .325" | .058" | 76 | 2C876X |
| Craftsman CMCCSL621D1 | 6" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 28 | 1B4Q28X |
| Craftsman CMCCSP20 | 8" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 34 | 1B4Q34X |
| DeWalt 20V DCCS620 | 12" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 45 | 1B4Q45X |
| DeWalt 20V DCPS620 | 8" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 34 | 1B4Q34X |
| Echo CS-310 | 14" | 3/8"LP | .050" | 52 | 1B0Q52X |
| Echo CS-3400 | 16" | 3/8"LP | .050" | 57 | 1B0Q57X |
| EGO CS1400 | 14" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 52 | 1B4Q52X |
| EGO CS1401 | 14" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 52 | 1B4Q52X |
| Greenworks 20142 | 8" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 33 | 1B4Q33X |
| Greenworks 3004 | 8" | 3/8"LP | .043" | 33 | 1B4Q33X |
A safe replacement checklist
- Pull the spark plug boot or the battery before touching the chain.
- Read pitch and gauge off the stamp near the bar's mounting end.
- Count drive links on the old loop, or find the number on its card.
- Match all three numbers. Bar length only narrows the search.
- Fit the new loop with the cutters facing forward on top of the bar.
- Tension until the chain snaps back to the rail, then recheck after the first few cuts.
From the woodpileWhat owners tell us
4.5 out of 5 across 15,439 ratings of our chain family
Cutting performance 747 of 806 mentions positive
“This three pack of chains worked well. I cut approximately 2 cords of wood with two chains and a lot more cutting time left on the second chain.”
Durability 306 of 470 mentions positive
“I really like these replacement chains - sharp, long lasting, and don't cost an arm and a leg. Definitely recommend for a Sthil chainsaw.”
Sharpness 612 of 808 mentions positive
“Its very sharp and works great. The price with 3 chains makes it easier than sharpening chains, plus I had worn my old chain down beyond sharpening.”
Value for money 60 of 71 mentions positive
“Excellent fit! And what a great deal! 3 chains and the bar for about the same price as getting one chain sharpened”
Fit 41 of 46 mentions positive
“Fit my Ryobi 18 battery powered chain saw perfectly. I would buy again.”
Functionality 11 of 12 mentions positive
“Nice file kit. Well organized wrap around canvas holder. It works well.”
KAKEI chainsaw chain, sized by the stamp on your bar
From pole pruning to firewood
Our chainsaw chain range runs from a 4-inch, 28-link loop for the Stihl GTA 26 pruner to a 36-inch, 114-link ripping chain for a chainsaw mill. Between them sit the sizes that matter most: 3/8" low-profile chain for battery and homeowner saws, .325" chain for mid-size gas saws, full 3/8" chain for big bars, and skip-tooth chain for 20- to 28-inch bars.
Replacement chain that fits the first time
A replacement chainsaw chain has to match three numbers: pitch, gauge and drive-link count. The bar length narrows the search but does not settle it. Every KAKEI chain page lists all three, our part number, the cross-reference chain codes it replaces and the saws it is made for.
Semi-chisel, full chisel, skip tooth
Semi-chisel chain has rounded working corners that stay sharp in dirty or frozen wood and forgive a less experienced hand. Full-chisel chain has square corners that cut faster in clean wood. Skip-tooth chain spaces the cutters out for long bars. Ripping chain is ground for cutting along the grain.
Three to a pack, and why
A dull chain makes dust instead of chips, pulls to one side and works the saw harder. Most of our sizes come three to a pack so a fresh loop is always on the bench while the dull one waits for the file.
Match your replacement chain correctly
Pitch, gauge, drive links. Three numbers, one loop.
Open the chain finder