Folding hand saw recommendations? BOUGHT A SILKY

[maineac]

Good posts.  I have been looking for another saw.  now I am going to save up a bit.  Tired of the $10 saw that lasts form two trees to one season.

[Hummer3T]

try a stihl or echo saw, I have both and think they are better than most. echo blade catch can be interesting, stihl is better.

[lilbobby]

I still have the same Gerber I started with, cut a many of limbs and tree's, no complaints.

[gregg dudley]

X4 on the Gerber variety.  Can't beat them for the price and don't cry when they break or you lose them.   I've had the same one for many seasons.

[pinky]

I got a folding Gerber saw with two blade choices as a gift and have used it a couple of times -- Not Impressed.  I have been using a Corona pruning saw quite a bit this spring and summer and it works Great.   Corona gets my vote of the two I have used.

[babs]

Gerber for me too. I dont use it a lot but when I do it does the job and easily fits in my backpack.

[Birdbow]

Another vote for WickedTreeGear. A little pricey but 'wicked' sharp and indestructable. Doubt I'll ever need another

[Kevin Dill]

I remember buying my first Silky saw when my supplier began stocking them (I operate a landscape company). I bought a fixed-blade unit to take to Alaska for cutting medium trees, poles and firewood. I bought the fixed, longer blade so  had more cutting stroke. We've used it on live and dead spruce, birch, cottonwood and aged (hard!) driftwood. The Silky saw line isn't made for sportsmen...it's mainly for arborists and pros who use them constantly. That said, I think the Silky is as good as one-hand saws ever get. By the way, if you've never used a non-folder, you might want to think about it. The blades are usually longer, and the saw comes with a rigid scabbard to hang on your climbing belt or outside your pack. Grab it out and no fumbling required before cutting. Unless I really need a compact saw, the rigid is far preferable in actual use.

Another great line of pro saws is the ARS brand. Again designed for work and tough enough to hold up. I own a couple folders by ARS and they really good saws. My hunting pard has a rigid ARS saw and it's fun to watch him buzz through a 4" oak limb while in his climbing harness. These are real tools for serious wood removal.

[William F. Adams]

Not a recommendation, but a question....

Has anyone ever seen a folding hand saw (older / vintage) w/ a wooden handle which was shaped and had a hole in each side to make it look like a bird / animal?

If so, do you know the brand or where I could get one?

My father had one, but the blade got kinked and he tossed it out --- that and my grandfather's anvil are two things which I really regret not finding in his estate.

[BD]

I've had the Stihl for 5 years. Great saw for about $25 bucks. It does everyhing I need it to.

[Longbow58]

Just found a dealer for the Silky near me looks and sounds like a good saw going to check them out.

[Tall Paul]

Here's a link to the saw that I ordered:

http://www.baileysonline.com/shop.axd/ProductDetails?item_no=SKY%2011921&utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=cse

It's a Silky Super Accel 210.  $43.95 with free UPS shipping. Best deal I could find on the net.

Blade is 8.25" long; Folded up it's 9.45" long. They make one thats 2" longer with a curved blade, but this one will fit in my tree-stand-hanging saddle-bag.

I almost went with the Wicked, but the Silky company has been around for decades, and replacement blades will always be available. Plus, the Silky is considered to be the finest made.

I'll let you know how it performs.

Thanks for all the input guys!

Paul

[lt-m-grow]

Originally posted by gregg dudley:
X4 on the Gerber variety.  Can't beat them for the price and don't cry when they break or you lose them.   I've had the same one for many seasons.

Indeed and I would also add very light.  I have it with me all the time...I don't want a fixed or heavy saw in the pack.