Handsaws: Curved VS Straight

[C. Kirk]

I've only used curved. So i cant vote, I have not use a straight saw. I do have one of those old hand saws thats 22" long and dull as a butter knife.

 

[Stumper]

Ergonomicaly curved blades that cutr on the pull stroke stress your wrist and forearm less and are easier on the ole epicondilitis. For general pruning I prefer curved. Straight blades are bette rfor finishing a back cut and are superior for certain fine pruning operations-especially when cutting branches with included bark in the union. Climbing I carry a Zubat or Corona pony. When orchard pruning I usually carry both curved and straight (Gomtaro) and use the Gomtaro more.

 

[Frans]

I always thought the curved blades dug in too much. Prefer the straight ones.

Damm silkys are expensive.
Have you tried the Samari? (sp)

 

[pete mctree]

I have both in my bag. Natanoko for pruning and Sugoi for take-downs. I don't really have a preferance they both do the job well.

 

[Raafbeard]

I started with a straight Gomataro which i can't sey I ever used to use too much and was mostly blunt!! :roll:

Currently using Zubat 330 which I love for pruning!! I have experienced the limitations of the curved blade though - finishing backcuts and wounding round corners,

 

[vharrison]

In a few days he'll send it back or sell it just like the Gecks.

Our guys like the curved ones, but they mostly trim palms.

 

[Altissimus]

I've run both styles .... Straight blade for me ....

 

[Ax-Man]

Straight blade here. I have tried many of the handsaws on the market including the curved ones. I switched back to straight blades about three years ago.

I can get cuts to line up better and make better small notches if I need to with a straight blade. If all I did was pruning of small limbs and branches then I would problay use a curved handsaw. But for me doing general all around treework a straight blade works the best.

 

[TreeRhino]

Funny you should mention this. I have been using a Zubat 330 for years and recently acquired a Natanoko. I have really been trying to give it a chance but I find it pops out of the cut far more often. Maybe it's just that I'm so accustomed to the curved blade. I'm willing to keep working with it because my mind has been changed about new gear in the past.

For example. I switched from a Versatile to a Petzl Sequoia when it first came out and was very disappointed. However, I stuck with it and now i can't imagine climbing on anything else.

 

[Koa Man]

Our guys like the curved ones, but they mostly trim palms.

Gigi,
Do your guys use cane knives or machetes when trimming coconuts? I find a
knife much faster and makes nicer cuts. The only time I use a hand saw on coconuts is when I have to cut something wedged between the fronds and/or there is no room to swing the knife, or cutting off mature coconuts one by one.

 

[vharrison]

Gigi,
Do your guys use cane knives or machetes when trimming coconuts? I find a
knife much faster and makes nicer cuts. The only time I use a hand saw on coconuts is when I have to cut something wedged between the fronds and/or there is no room to swing the knife, or cutting off mature coconuts one by one.

Wes, they use mostly 200t's. I spoke with a fellow yesterday that had worked in Hawaii with the cane knives and I told him about you. Do you have a link where I could get one and the guys could try one?

 

[JIML]

I have used both straight and curved silky saws. Give me a curved one with a hook on the end of the blade and ill urinate on the rest.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I hate those hooks.

 

[Altissimus]

I'm personally shocked by the poll results ....

 

[MasterBlaster]

I used it today four times.

I will NEVER buy a curved blade again.

 

[Paul B]

what is the length of it MB, sorry if I missed the info if its been previously posted.

 

[MasterBlaster]

The replacement blades are 330 mm.

 

[Stumper]

Never say never again.

 

[vl2007]

I'm with koa man on this one. Straight blade when cleaning palms.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

I am wanting a straight one.. I do love my Sugoi with the hook. It's like a Cadillac compared to what I was using. Granted I just upgraded this year. I rarely need to finish my cuts on a TD with a hand saw, but the option would be nice. I even wear the Sugoi on clearing jobs for those little branches or poison oak that got missed along with my Corona pruners.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I rarely need to finish my cuts on a TD with a hand saw, but the option would be nice.

That's it, exactly.

 

[Banned by Squirrels]

Can I get an amen?

Amen.

Natanoko's for me..

 

[edenarb]

Have been using sugoi for last 6 months but going for a straight blade the next time round.
Getting more and more reductions to do, sugoi a pita for getting a good hinge, finish cuts too rough as well. Will prob stick new blade in sugoi for take downs though.

Richard

 

[MasterBlaster]

Welcome to the TreeHouse, Richard!

How did you find us?

 

[edenarb]

Thanx MB

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