Hand Saws

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Arbor23

Im interested in buying a handsaw. I've been using a chainsaw and only a chainsaw for every cut since I began climbing. I dont want a huge saw just one that will quickly cut through sucker growth and small limbs. If anyone has any recommendations on a good saw id appreciate the feedback.
 
I finally wore out my Silky Sugoi after 11 months of full time use.... it's a good saw but it's kinda big. I've been really impressed with the Silky Pro Sentei, it works on big live wood nicely... I try not to cut dead wood with it and I wouldn't rely on it for lots of takedown work but it's sweet little pruning saw.

I'm not sure what I'll replace the Sugoi with... maybe a Samurai...
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Silky saws are great. I have several but somehow have skipped getting a Zubat-an error I will eventually correct. As Blinky indictated the Sugoi IS a bit large and course of tooth for all applications. I have happily used a Gomtaro fro Orchard pruning for several seasons.-It is almost time for a 3rd blade. I also have an Oyakata folder thta rides in the truck and a FS180 that goes hunting with me.For several years after my introduction to Silkies I have continued to use a Corona Pony saw for much of my climbing work. The Corona is not fully the equal of the Silky but it IS very good and is somewhat more rugged than some of those thin bladed Silkies.(And I had some of them on hand)
 
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Silky has been my favorite for years. It's the mark that I measure every saw to including chainsaws. Zubat is on my right knee on almost every climb.

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That's a fave of mine too, because of the nub under the pinky on the handle, and especially the curved blade.

I only used a straight blade saw once, until I found out that it seems to take more effort. The curve on the Zubat brings the blade behind a little bit, and reduces the need for downward pressure.

Also, I prefer the consistent teeth it has, without intermittent notches - allows use on smaller twigs.
 
That Gomtaro would work for me if it had a curved blade. The extra teeth per inch is okay, but not at all a need.

The blade tip can get into a tight spot.

Hey...

I was just looking at a site called Forestry Tools. Their prices are insanely high if those are USA dollars.

They are the ones who had the Felco 800 for like $2500 when another site had the 800 for $1600.

Seems to be almost 100% higher on their prices.
 
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I was just looking at a site called Forestry Tools. Their prices are insanely high if those are USA dollars.

They are the ones who had the Felco 800 for like $2500 when another site had the 800 for $1600.

Seems to be almost 100% higher on their prices.

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This is an Australian site--as shown by the "au." at the end of the website address.

("Forestry Tools is a leading Australian supplier of the highest quality tools, equipment and books for forestry, arboriculture, property care & maintenance and other agriculture / horticulture related industries.")

Some things are more expensive here, maybe because our population / markets are smaller than the US. I've bought Barnel pole saws from them and handsaws and they have been brilliant to deal with.
Pete
 
Been using my new Zubat for a week now and I like it a lot better than a Sugoi for pruning. It's light, small and cuts like a Silky... the handle is small and doesn't have a hook on the butt so it stays out of the way. Sugoi might still be better on softwood takedowns where you have to strip a lot of limbs.
 
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