Are Silky handsaws that much better than corona's?

[cvcook]

I've been using Corona's because Silkys aren't sold locally, so are they worth being twice the price of the corona?

 

[atlarborist]

Absolutely.

 

[mikewhite85]

I am on my second Silky right now. I would say they are better but it's not the difference between night and day.

Though personally I had not previously used corona's but the typical 15-20$ saws you find at lawnmower shops.

 

[sgreanbeans]

Yeah, but like he said, not a huge diff, silky also has an issue with blade strength, they are very brittle and will snap if side pressure is added while cutting, I have always used ARS Razor's, which, IMO, are just as good, if not better. Silkys handle is great, very good grip, I still dont know what I think of the scabbard. I prefer the leather I think over the plastic, as the leather scabbards are easier to slide it back in when you are in a strange position, where as the Silky, you almost have to be straight up to get it in (hear it comes, the comments!) I also do not like that little quick connect on the silkys, can be triggered by out side pressure( a twig on one side, hip on the other), and the whole things drops. Performance other wise, Silkys are very nice, I have a couple Zubats, VERY SHARP! But think you get the same thing with a corona, and a little cheaper too!

 

[TreeClimber57]

I would say so, personally have not found anything equal to the Silky's. Bit steeper on price side, but they work..

Are they twice as good.. not sure. But definitely a very significant difference.

 

[AT sawyer]

Silky Sugoi

I wouldn't say my Sugoi was 100% better than a similiar-sized Corona, but it is an overall better saw. The Sugoi has a hooked tip with a chisel-edged cutter that's a real time saver when trying to remove vines and other unsupported vegetation with one hand. Cuts 'em quick without tangling the saw.

 

[PinnaclePete]

I would say so, personally have not found anything equal to the Silky's. Bit steeper on price side, but they work..

Are they twice as good.. not sure. But definitely a very significant difference.

Overall Silky makes the best quality handsaws, but not necessarily the best value. Prices going up again in March which I think will hurt sales, and I sell (sold) alot of them.

Has anyone one tried Samurai handsaws ?

 

[M.D. Vaden]

Bought a Corona about two years ago after I left my Silky in Medford, and needed a saw right away.

The Corona was not built as well. And the teeth don't cut the same the entire length of the blade, the teeth closest to the grip of the handsaw handle are more aggressive, so much so I could barely get a pull started.

That means that Corona, that particular saw, had to be learned, versus just put to use like the Silky.

 

[deevo]

Overall Silky makes the best quality handsaws, but not necessarily the best value. Prices going up again in March which I think will hurt sales, and I sell (sold) alot of them.

Has anyone one tried Samurai handsaws ?

I've bought a couple of them from Baileys....they are pretty good saws for the price.

 

[Arbor Vision]

I have a couple different coronas and one silky substance and haven't used the coronary since I got the zubat.......3 years ago.

 

[Koa Man]

I dumped my Zubat and Ibuki 4 years ago. I have used Samurai's ever since and like it a lot better. Blades last a lot longer to me.

 

[dingeryote]

Yes!!

We used to use the Coronas for pruning and they were good for most of a season, but quite often would simply quit cutting worth a damn halfway through.
Cheap enough though.

The Silkys are faster cutting by a good margin, don't bind as easily(Vertical Blueberry canes), and stay usable sharp for what seems twice as long.

The stupid little "Pocket Boy" folding jobby has become the "go to" for us as a GP saw during winter pruning, as it is handy as hell, and cuts as well for our use as the fixed Gomtoro that sits in the Barn.

Try one, you'll be hooked.


Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[climberjones]

I've been using Corona's because Silkys aren't sold locally, so are they worth being twice the price of the corona?

Oh yeah!

 

[alpineman]

Went Silky...never went back!

Its difficult to even compare a silky to a corona. Kind of like honda vs. bmw! I don't mind the price as I can usually get close to a year out of one. I have broken several blades but that was my fault. You can't expect a hand saw to not break if you pull it sideways during the cut! I would rather have it break than bend because a bent blade is even worse. You don't want to justify buying a new one and then you end up just using the bent one for God knows how long even though it sucks.

 

[ATH]

Has anyone one tried Samurai handsaws ?

They start good, but get dull much more quickly than Silky.

To the original question, I definately think the Silky saws are worth it.

 

[Koa Man]

I strongly disagree. Silky blades get dull far more quickly to me. I used to get only about 2 months of good cutting out Silky's, I can get 4-5 months out of the Samurai.

 

[flushcut]

I strongly disagree. Silky blades get dull far more quickly to me. I used to get only about 2 months of good cutting out Silky's, I can get 4-5 months out of the Samurai.

I think it is a difference in wood type. I have to say yes they do last longer than Corona and are better built. I love my Ibuki for removals and the Zubat for everything else.

 

[climberjones]

I strongly disagree. Silky blades get dull far more quickly to me. I used to get only about 2 months of good cutting out Silky's, I can get 4-5 months out of the Samurai.

YOU must be cutting some wicked sh...t !

 

[dingeryote]

I strongly disagree. Silky blades get dull far more quickly to me. I used to get only about 2 months of good cutting out Silky's, I can get 4-5 months out of the Samurai.

You cutting lots of acidic stuff, or just swear off the chainsaws altogether? LOL!!

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[ATH]

I strongly disagree. Silky blades get dull far more quickly to me. I used to get only about 2 months of good cutting out Silky's, I can get 4-5 months out of the Samurai.

I have only one Samurai and it dulled much more quickly than any of the Silkys I have. Maybe wood type, maybe I got a bad saw?