Samurai hand saw

[stihlmadasever]

So after losing my zubat ive decided im not payin the stupid prices for another one.Ive tried the gomataro,which was a pita as it didnt like its shealth so quickly got chucked to fu#k.

Lookin at this samurai c330

Anyone used one?

Opinions will be graciously received.

Many thanks folks

https://www.buxtons.net/samurai-c-330-saw.html

Edited March 14, 2018 by stihlmadasever

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Guy I sub out to uses them. They feel crap in the hand, don't stay sharp as long as a silky

[Peasgood]

12 minutes ago, TheHungrySquirrel said:

don't stay sharp as long as a silky

Probably doesn't matter in this case.

[Wolfie]

I think they are fine. I've just bought a short straight one for fruit trees but have had a few c330's. Buy one, i don't think you will be disappointed and as you say, they are half the price of Silkys.

[Will C]

They fall out the scabbard twice as easy, arnt nice to hold, don’t stay sharp and snap if you get them nipped in a cut and give it a little persuasion to free it. Ultimately they end up getting chucked in favour of a new silky, silky may be pricey but the best always is.

 

That said if your doing a few small pruning jobs a year there prob fine but a full on climber will get frustrated with it very quickly.

 

Just my experience and others may feel differently but I won’t be turning my back on silky after trying a cheaper alternative again any time soon.

[Acer Forestry]

I have known John the UK supplier for over a year, the product is apparently made to the same standard (I've heard it said in the same factory, but can't verify that) as Silky, and at only a little over half the cost have to be worth trying before commenting. Even the knackered older ones I have still go through roots ok if required. Pistol grip type handle suits some people more, some less I guess. Try one, you won't be sorry

Edited March 17, 2018 by Acer Forestry
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[Steve Bullman]

2 hours ago, Will C said:

Ultimately they end up getting chucked in favour of a new silky, silky may be pricey but the best always is.

Thats pretty much the experience I have had ANY time I have tried a different brand of saw.

[Mark Bolam]

Silkys are pricey, but £ for £ probably make you more than any other piece of kit.

Totally agree with Will and Steve.

If you can’t afford one you’re probably in the wrong game.

[stihlmadasever]

Oh i can afford a silky mark but i refuse to pay nearly 60 quid for another zubat when the alternative is half the price.

Truthfully i dont expect the samurai to be as good as a silky but if its nearly as good then its cost effective.

[Mesterh]

5 minutes ago, stihlmadasever said:

Oh i can afford a silky mark but i refuse to pay nearly 60 quid for another zubat when the alternative is half the price.

Truthfully i dont expect the samurai to be as good as a silky but if its nearly as good then its cost effective.

If it isn't as good and the best only costs £60 then why not pay the £60?  It's hardly rocket money.