Silky Ibuki?

[scotspine1]

Bought a Silky Ibuki and have been disappointed with it so far.

 

 

Was bought specifically for removals.

 

Seems to labour in the cut due to the blade being thicker and heavier than other Silkys (Natanoko, Zubat, Gomtaro). The blade also has too deep a curve which means it stops short of the end as it digs in. One major design flaw - it only fits snug into the scabbard in one direction which means it can fall out if the scabbard is accidently turned upside down in the tree.

 

The thinner bladed Silkys definatley cut faster.

 

If anyone was thinking of buying an Ibuki - my advice is try or borrow it before you buy.

 

Anyone else used one?

[Paul Barton]

Never used one but will bear your advice in mind.

 

I must say I have never thought of using a silky saw for removals - why would you do that? Do you have limitations on noise or something?

[MasterBlaster]

I'd never send a handsaw to do a chainsaw's job.

[Rob Murf]

I have both an Ibuki and a zubat ...prefer the zubat the Ibuki relegated to backup .Also only use for prunning.

[scotspine1]

Not using the handsaw for the whole removal - Stihl 020. Bought the Ibuki to use on removals so my other handsaws would stay sharp for pruning work. Assumed the Ibuki would be better for larger diameter branches than the Natanoko/Zubat.

 

Re handsaw and removals - Never really understood why some people are afraid to use handsaws for some of the cutting, worked with many climbers over the years who use handsaws during removals for various hand-held branches that are too small to rig and need thrown into a landing zone away from targets etc. If your climbing without a handsaw then your a fool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[MasterBlaster]

If your climbing without a handsaw then your a fool.

 

 

97.62% seem to agree with you!

[Mr Ed]

If your climbing without a handsaw then your a fool.

 

Thats me!

[A_lopa]

I dont know of any climbers here using handsaws,just another thing in the truck for fruit trees etc

[MasterBlaster]

Thats me!

Whassup, 2.38???

[scotspine1]

97.62% seem to agree with you!

 

Not surprised by the poll, once upon a time handsaws were the only option.