Switched to a silky saw for pruning cuts and I'm never going back

Used to use my handsaw for everything, even big limb removal, but after I snapped the blade on a 6 inch oak branch last spring I finally tried a Silky Zubat. The difference is huge, cuts through wood way cleaner and faster with almost no effort. I should have made the switch 3 years ago when my buddy Dave at the Portland workshop told me to. Anybody else stubborn about trying new gear for basic cuts?

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phoenixb3426d ago

Picked up a Silky Sugoi last fall after being a diehard Corona guy for years. Night and day difference on those thick, knotty maple branches in my backyard. The pull cut is so smooth it feels like cheating compared to the sawdust shower I used to get with the old handsaw.

the_lee26d ago

That "sawdust shower" line hit me hard, I know exactly what you mean. Do you find the Sugoi handles those knotty maple branches better than a regular pruning saw on the pull stroke, or is it more about the blade quality just chewing through everything? I'm trying to figure out if it's the teeth geometry or just the steel that's making the difference for you.

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lily7025d ago

It's honestly more about the whole package working together, not just one thing. In my experience, a lot of folks get hung up on the steel or the teeth, but it's like a good tool just clicks. The Sugoi's blade geometry and that handle design let you put more force into the pull without fighting your own hand. That knotty maple doesn't stand a chance because you're not losing energy to a wobbly grip or bad angle. It's one of those things where the sum is bigger than the parts, like finding the right pair of boots for a long hike.