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A Cut above the Rest

No matter how many sheds I see (people always seem very keen to show me their garden tools!) one tool always seems to be in attendance. The ubiquitous bright orange bowsaw seems to be a staple in every garden shed up and down the country. This saw is the classic Bahco (formerly called Sandvik) bowsaw which benefits from being strong and lightweight with replaceable blades and is available in a number of different sizes.

However, we now have a new pretender to the old workhorse’s throne – Silky Saws.
For many years Silky Saws have been prized by tree surgeons even above their Husqvarna chainsaws! The saws cut on the pull stroke which makes cuts faster and more efficient with a greater discharge of the chips. When you cut on the pull stroke you use much less energy and get a lot more control over the saw blade. The blades themselves are made from SK-4 high carbon steel, especially high frequency heat treated to harden and then hard chrome plated to give a wipe clean surface. All Silky Saws have razor sharp teeth hardened for long life allowing for quick clean cuts designed to reduce the risk of infection.

The Silky range have a number of different designs from a 130mm bladed Pocketboy folding saw through to the Hayauchi pole saw which reaches an amazing 6.3metres!
Although I cannot see a time when the Bahco orange bowsaw disappears completely, I feel I have seen the future and it is called Silky.

Our range of fantastic Silky saws can be found at: www.qualitygardentools.com/hand-tools/saws/silky-saws/viewcategory

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