Pruning saws ?

[Peasgood]

On 27/04/2022 at 22:04, Dan Maynard said:

Did a search for diamond feather file on eBay and seem to be about £8 now - are these the ones?

Yes they are the ones.

I am surprised at how much they have increased in price but I was also surprised how cheap they were beforehand. Sharpening Silky's is not for everyone but can be done, it suits me to spend a few minutes now and then for what it achieves.

[Dan Maynard]

On 29/04/2022 at 08:18, Peasgood said:

Yes they are the ones.

I am surprised at how much they have increased in price but I was also surprised how cheap they were beforehand. Sharpening Silky's is not for everyone but can be done, it suits me to spend a few minutes now and then for what it achieves.

Thank you. Maybe I'll have another go with a better file, strikes me would be like anything else that it's easier to sharpen if done earlier rather than letting it completely lose the edge.

[waterworks]

My folding Silky saw arrived yesterday and yes they are good, I can see how much work has gone into the blade compared to other saws. 

 

 

[neiln]

I had a need for a pruning saw recently, wanted a non folding that I could put on à broom handle or long extension.  I got a bahco, and a telescopic pole that went out to about 8 feet for about £25 all in.  Sliced through the neighbours tree where it over hung the boundary up above the shed very easily.

 

My experience of bahco had always been decent, but I don't doubt a silky would stay sharp longer. If it's just a little job or occasional use bahco will earn it's price ok.