Silky F180 Large Tooth Saw

The Japanese pull saws from Silky make pruning easier and more fun. The F180 is a versatile pruning saw that you can use for various tasks around the garden and conveniently store in your toolbox.

The Japanese pull saws from Silky make pruning easier and more fun.

The F180 is a versatile pruning saw that you can use for various tasks around the garden and conveniently store in your toolbox.

The F180 is compact, lightweight (150 g), and a convenient saw to always have on hand, for example to prune branches that are just too thick for your pruning shears. Sawing with the F180 requires hardly any force and makes it easy to saw in densely grown spaces. The stiff blade makes this folding saw extremely strong.

Unfamiliar with the unique sensation of sawing with a Silky? Then you will be amazed at the ease from sawing because of the pull stroke. Especially watch your fingers: the teeth are razor sharp and move rapidly through the wood! The teeth stay sharp, even after prolonged use. You will always have smooth and clean cuts that the tree can recover easily from.

When not using the F180, the blade folds easily with the locking mechanism. The sharp teeth are safely covered because they are completely concealed in the handle. When you need the saw, you can fold it out easily thanks to the notch in the blade, even when wearing gloves. With the lock mechanism, you can securely lock the blade in two different positions.

The comfortable handle is made from polypropylene and has a rubber insert that absorbs vibrations. A good grip is guaranteed. Thanks to its attractive price, the F180 is accessible to every gardener.

How to use

Silky saws are designed to cut on the pull stroke. At the first stroke you place the pull saw so that the teeth that are closest to the handle grab the wood first. After the first pull stroke you slide the saw back to the starting position by a soft push stroke (without force). During the pull stroke the thin blade will not bow because there is no lateral tension. The blade just follows the cut. If the saw ever becomes caught, never push hard or wrench, this may lead to lateral tensions which can damage or brake the blade. Always lift the weight off the blade to release the saw.

The Silky saw guarantees a fine kerf and requires little force. Do not burden. Like your grandfather always said: let the saw do the work. You will feel less tired and it lengthens the life of the saw. When you see the sign of impulse hardening the saw is impulse hardened and cannot be filed with the Silky file. You can recognize it by the black teeth tips, caused by impulse hardening. You can slightly control the wood loss by the place where you hold the handle:

• Close to the blade: there is relatively little pressure on the blade. The saw will take the least wood, making you able to saw in a highly controlled manner and with precision.
• Further from the blade: there is more pressure on the blade. The cutting action is maximum, but less precise.

Silky is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use.

Maintenance

• Treat your saw with love. The blade must be kept clean, otherwise the cutting action will be lost. Resin dissolves in olive oil, which is an effective and environmental friendly way to maintain the blade with. Be aware that if you use more aggressive liquids it can damage the rubber material of the handle.
• When not using the saw, make sure it is dry at all times. Store the saw in its scabbard in a dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Find out more about Silky Saws' Warranty Terms and Conditions.