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1. 
   GregGibson | Jun 11, 2007 08:21pm | #1

   I see the Silky saws getting high acclaim from other pecan producers, Bob, but I've never even handled one.  I do see them on ebay from time-to-time. 

   Greg

2. 
   DavidxDoud | Jun 11, 2007 08:37pm | #2

   bobl - I use the felco -

   it is scary sharp and capable of amazing cuts -

   the blade is brittle and will break if your techinque isn't good - particularly easy to snap the tip

   it is difficult/impossible to sharpen, just get a new blade -

   I'd recommend getting two - or at least a spare blade

   Corona makes good tools - their wooden handled loppers are my favorite - their saw is fine

   Silky, I am not familiar with -

    

    

   "there's enough for everyone"
1. 
   bobl | Jun 12, 2007 01:42am | #3

   "it is scary sharp and capable of amazing cuts -the blade is brittle and will break if your techinque isn't good - particularly easy to snap the tip"my technique stinks, hmmm 

   bobl          Volo, non valeo

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1. 
   Sphere | Jun 12, 2007 04:31am | #4

   I've got several Silky saws, GOMBOY folding is excellent. Highland woodworking .com can hook you up. I've found that the new blade is almost as much as a new saw. 22 for the replacement blade vs. 30 for the handle and blade.
   Actually you had the link to silky's site. my bad. I order from highlands often so I save on shipping if I buy silky products from there with an asst. of other goodies."you are dead a lot longer than you are alive"Noah Aaron MacKenzie, 1990.

1. 
   bobl | Jun 12, 2007 06:09am | #7

   I usually figure out what I want then go looking for where to get it. 

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1. 
   bobl | Dec 27, 2007 04:05pm | #8

   Santa brought me a Silky. 

   bobl          Volo, non valeo

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   "But when you're a kibbutzer and have no responsibility to decide the facts and apply the law, you can reach any conclusion you want because it doesn't matter." SHG

2. 
   akb25 | Dec 27, 2007 04:35pm | #9

   Santa knows his saws!!  Happy New Year!

3. 
   jerseyjeff | Jun 12, 2007 05:20am | #5

   I second the silky nomination...  scary sharp.  they have a couple of gently hooked saws with scabbards too,  so it wont slice things it shouldnt!

    

    

   jmmmm
4. 
   Jerry18 | Jun 12, 2007 05:38am | #6

   I have a Corona (because it was cheaper than a Silky) for occasional use and it's fine, but when I was hanging around some Professional tree climber/cutter forums (taught myself to climb) they seemed to all love the Silkys.

   Jerry

5. 
   frenchy | Dec 27, 2007 05:41pm | #10

   bobl. 

      The best pruing saw has been my Dewalt battery powered sawzall.  I can pick the right blade tooth count and since it takes but a moment and little effort I do it more frequently and better.  Plus I can prune much higher in the apple tree. I put an 18 inch blade on and can reach fully two feet further. standing on a 12 foot apple orchard  ladder that allows me a lot of reach.

     PS  Since I use the apple orchard ladder in construction it's only fair that I use the contruction tools in the orchard. ;-)

1. 
   BUIC | Dec 28, 2007 08:17am | #11

    Take the sawzall, lash it to a 16' 2x4, and stand on the ground to cut most anything...buic