hand saws

[rmihalek]

I've been using a Silky Zubat 270mm for the last few years. It still cuts pretty well but is showing its age. Plus, the scabbard is about to fall apart! Can the group here let me know if another Silky is the way to go or is another brand worth a look?

 

[ATH]

Silky Sugoi of Tsurugi are my 2 go to saws depending on whether I am cutting larger branches (Sugoi) or need it to fit into tight spots (Tsurugi). If I had to pick just one, I'd probably pick the Tsurugi because of its size...but I use the Sugoi more often.

 

[Jeffsaw]

I like the Sugoi too. The scabbard is pretty durable and if you get the proper file it can be sharpened. The extra length is a bonus as well.

 

[beastmaster]

What they said.

 

[Mr. Haq]

Following

 

[anymanusa]

Why everyone is so crazy about those saws that have no "set" between the kerf and the blade width is beyond me.

https://www.google.com/search?q=saw...d=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=tOl_1ku2ivMLeM:

There are better hand saws. My Fiskars comes to mine.

 

[treebilly]

The silky blades are tapered toward the back edge so they still have a set so to speak

 

[TimberMcPherson]

Why everyone is so crazy about those saws that have no "set" between the kerf and the blade width is beyond me.

https://www.google.com/search?q=saw...d=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=tOl_1ku2ivMLeM:

There are better hand saws. My Fiskars comes to mine.

So 90% of arborists world wide are buying the wrong saws?

 

[benjo75]

Sugoi all the way.

 

[anymanusa]

So 90% of arborists world wide are buying the wrong saws?

I can't speak for every saw, but if the blade doesn't have any clearance because their is no "set" in the saw teeth, it's an inferior saw.