Independent arborist gear picks · Typical prices shown, checked at the retailer

Brand

Silky

Silky is the Japanese saw maker behind many of the hand saws arborists carry. A Silky arborist saw like the Zubat or Sugoi is often the first pruning saw a climber buys.

  • Zubat curved pruning saw
  • Sugoi large curved saw
  • Gomtaro straight saw
  • Tsurugi and Gunfighter
  • Replacement blades

24 products

Silky

Silky Sugoi Hand Saw

Silky's fast, curved, taper-ground saw for climbers and pro pruners.

Typical $105

About Silky

Silky saws use hard, sharp, pull-stroke blades that cut fast and leave clean finish cuts. The line includes curved saws like the Zubat, Sugoi and Tsurugi, straight saws like the Gomtaro, and folding saws like the Pocketboy, in many lengths and tooth patterns.

Replacement blades are available for many models, so you can keep a handle and scabbard and swap the blade as it dulls. Store your saw in its scabbard, clip it to your saddle with a lanyard when climbing, and keep hands clear of the cutting path.