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for trail maintenance you understand! also i'd like to know where to get one on the internet that is reliable and good

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Posted : 20/10/2009 1:55 pm
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The Silky range are superb. You really can cut through whatever very quickly. The expensive ones are stupidly good, 8 inch fallen trees despatched with ease.

[url] http://www.buxtons.net/arborist-handsaws.irc?cName=arborist-handsaws&pg=1 [/url]


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 2:07 pm
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i use a gerber lock saw, cost about £20 i think. very good at what its made for. cant remember where i got it though sorry!


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 2:09 pm
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[url= http://www.silkyfox.co.uk/ ]Silky Fox[/url] really are outstanding. Sharp as a sharp thing that's just graduated from whetstone university with a PhD in honing. ahem.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 2:45 pm
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Aldi

Wilkinson's (Cheap Shop)

Last ages and believe me I've cut down loads of stuff.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 2:50 pm
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After owning a cheaper B&Q one then a Silky the more expensive ones are worth the extra IMO if you are using em a lot.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 2:56 pm
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bahco laplander.............good enough for Ray


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 7:17 pm
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[url= http://www.axminster.co.uk/ ]Axminster[/url] do some Japanese pull saws quite cheaply, some fold, some allow the blade to separate from the handle (keep the cover for the blade so you can pack it in a bag). Very thin kerf as the blade is in tension when you cut, so less effort in the cut and weighs nowt.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 7:22 pm
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Bahco. Used one for years to cut through trees, muddy roots, you name it, still sharp.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 8:19 pm
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good enough for Ray

Does that mean good enough for whipping up a delightful wild mushroom omelette in Epping Forest?


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 8:28 pm
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Silky Fox - professional items, replaceable blades and plain bloody good


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 8:31 pm
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Bahco Laplander + 1.

Tried the Gerber, I think they use the same foil they wrap up chewing gum with to make the blades from. I've cut through 5 inch branches with the Bahco, its still sharp, seems it will last for ages. The Gerber was pants by comparison.


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 8:48 pm
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Silky F180 is an amazing little saw, mine didnt cost too much either


 
Posted : 20/10/2009 9:20 pm
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great response guys thanks!

i'm thinking of either the silky f180 or the accel. i think the one i broke (which was borrowed, doh!) might have been a wilkinsons jobby


 
Posted : 21/10/2009 1:41 pm
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Let the saw do the work 😉


 
Posted : 21/10/2009 7:05 pm