Pruning Saws

[Tom LoGudice]

What brand name pruning saw is worth getting also should I get one that folds up or the one that stays open.

 

[monkeylove]

I got a Silky curved and straight, and 1 Stihl curved which I think might be a rebrand but they might make their own blades. They are all holding up well.

 

[oldoakman]

Silky, any model. You may as well start at the top.

 

[Oroboros]

I use the Samurai Ichiban 13" . I've been very happy with it. Don't think the silky's could be so much better to be worth the extra cost. Clients marvel at how fast my saw cuts.
I think more important is the tooth count per inch. Bigger teeth (less per inch ) means more power needed to pull it.

Definitely get a non folding saw and scabbard. Hang it on your hip or inside the bucket lip.

 

[Crimsonking]

I've used silky, samurai, and stihl (which I think uses ARS blades). I liked samurai, but I think dead wood is harder on them than on silky. The stihl saws were aggressive, but not as smooth as silky. I end up using about three blades a year, but that's because I use my handsaw a lot. If dropping the money is an issue, samurai would be my second choice. The blades are cheap, and they do cut quickly, as Oroboros mentioned. I don't like wearing samurai on my leg because the handle is more easily hooked by rope and brush. However, it is a comfortable grip.

With Stihl, I recommend finding a true ARS saw. The black and orange paint always seems to be more expensive than other color combinations.

 

[JD3000]

Silky curved and straight.

 

[Derrek]

Fanno is good value saw.

 

[JD3000]

Also have a cheapy silky F180 for smaller root pruning jobs. Less expensive blade replacement but not an good canopy pruning saw.

 

[JD3000]

Zubat is nice as it also fits that pole saw too.

 

[Tom LoGudice]

I have seen the silky was looking at them today. So I guess I will try a silky an maybe alittle later get the stihl as well. Thank you everyone for your replies.