Samurai Ichiban 13" (330mm) Curved Pruning Saw w/Scabbard GC330LH (13114)

I lost my standard bow saw I've used for pruning fruit trees for years. I decided it was time to update my choice of handsaw as while the bow saw always cut good, there we times when I could not make close, clean cuts due to the obtuse design of the bow saw. I found this Samurai Ichiban 13" curved pruning saw and was impressed with all the reviews so I decided to give it a try. It arrived on-time and in good condition. First, I was impressed with the packaging. Even though the saw is securely set into the hard plastic scabbard, they still covered the entire scabbard with a clear plastic sheath. Scabbard: The scabbard is substantial; hard and thick with a pivoting belt loop. I expect this scabbard will outlast the saw. Saw: The green, soft rubber-coated handle with finger grooves is sturdy and feels good in the hand. I would prefer a smooth grip handle as opposed to the finger groove hand, but that is my preference. Upon pulling the saw from the scabbard, I notices a 4 inch long plastic protector on the saw teeth just after the handle insertion. I believe this is here to protect the saw teeth from rubbing against the scabbard as the saw is drawn. The blade has a nice, simple curve that ads great stability when sawing. The staggered teeth are very sharp. I lightly presses my finger against the blades but not hard enough to draw blood, which, as one reviewer stated, will puncture your skin. Cutting: I immediately took my new Samurai saw to the apple orchard where I knew I had one crotch cut that needed to be made. I had left this cut for when I brought the saws-all out as my original bow saw would not work on this cut. This Samurai pruning saw cuts through wood easily, leaving a very smooth and clean cut. I cut through a 2-inch diameter branch with ease. I inspected the open cut of the removed branch closely and was very impressed with how smooth of a cut this blade leaves, much cleaner than my old bow saw or the pruning blade on my saws-all. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend to anyone who does a lot or even a little bit of pruning.

As an avid deer hunter for more than 30 years, I cannot tell you how many limb saws I’ve been through. Some worked very well but weren’t very durable, others were a waste of even minimal dollars. Once again, it was time to update my collection of pruning tools for clearing...

The aggressive tooth patter on this lightweight, well-proportioned saw make it look as though it just rips the wood apart to leave rough and jagged ends behind but nothing is further from the tooth. Yes, this extremely sharp toothed blade rips rapidly through tree limbs and boughs but the ends it leaves behind look as though they've been cut with a fine toothed saw. Don't know how the mfr. is able to achieve such a rapid aggressive cut while leaving smoothly cut ends behind, but it does. This saw races through stems and branches at a remarkably fast pace yet requires very little effort to do so. If I had one request, it would be that the scabbard came with some kind of a clip device that allows for it to be hung off of a belt loop or something else instead of just a belt loop, for those of us who don't wear a (utility) belt. Highly Recommended.

I’m a weak, elderly, short female gardener. I have significant arthritis and nerve pain in my shoulders, arms, and hands. I used this wonderful saw to prune two hurricane damaged, large 30+ year old Japanese maple trees. It cut beautifully! I’m so happy with this saw! I love it!

I purchased this saw a few years ago. Since then I have moved to new house with a large woodlot full of western cedar and osage orange aka hedge. The woods are so choked it was almost impossible to walk anywhere. I have cut down endless 3-4" cedars, removing the dead very hard branches. Now the woods open up like a large park. After thousands of cuts I have obtained a fresh blade and will use that with next break in the weather. The blade is thin which makes it more efficient and fast cutting. The tooth grind is specific to cutting on the pull stroke and then blade flex is not issue. Cuts super fast and efficiently. Be careful, these saws will shred flesh, clothing and shoes. The blades are unbelievably sharp. I can work not stop for hours with this saw in cool/cold weather.

This is a great saw for the money and is perfect for cutting limbs and fallen branches. Use this saw for everything from 1-5 inches with little effort and cuts great. The teeth are super sharp and make quick work of soft woods and green wood. Dry and hardwood takes a little more effort and can dull blade quicker but having the right blade can take care of this. Saw is ideal and perfect when shears are too small, and chainsaw is overkill. Perfect size and cutting performance 75% of the time for me trimming, pruning branches, and cutting down fallen branches.

I wanted to buy a Big Boy saw since the reviews are really awesome; however, it's a chunk of money. So, I started looking for a saw with a similar quality but a reduced price. Well, I founded. This saw is really that good. This only criticism about it is that it rusts, and for this, I apply oil the the blade every time I use it. Samuray saw behaved incredible when I used it to cut a 9" trunk I wanted to take home. It did it very well. Conclusion, buy it bc for the price the quality is much bigger, and it's Japanese on top of that.

For years “processing” firewood while out camping meant gathering sticks and logs and sometimes dragging whole trees out of the forest. Anything that was too big to stomp in half was thrown into the fire whole and burned into smaller pieces. I have fond memories of drunkenly stumbling over the spider web of logs sticking out of the fire in the dark. I finally wised up and brought a Silky Pocketboy on our last trip and it was a game changer, but I found myself laboring on some of the larger stuff. While researching some of the larger models like the Gomboy and Bigboy, I stumbled on this gem on some popular YouTube channels that claimed this was the best saw they ever used. After getting mine and testing it in the backyard, I’m inclined to agree. It sliced through 8-10” logs in no time flat. Unless you absolutely need a saw to be a certain compact size for hiking, backpacking, or bushcrafting etc., their is no reason why you shouldn’t choose a fixed blade saw over a folding saw. They are stronger, more durable, and more ergonomically friendly. Using this one was a breeze. No need to king fu grip it, just an easy back and forth and the slightest downward pressure. The blade will take care of the rest. Silky makes a higher end equivalent of this saw known as the Zubat, and Silky fans will point out that unlike the Ichiban, the Zubat has a full tang and a more corrosion resistant blade. But the Zubat is $100+, and it’s replacement blades are $80! I got this on sale for $35 and it’s replacement blades are right around $20. Does the Silky really outperform the Ichiban enough to justify that much extra cost? If you are an arborist or do professional tree work, or if money is not an issue, then by all means get the Silky. But I got this one and I love it. As for the rust issue, just take care of your tools. I oil my guns, I oil my knives, how hard is it to wipe down your saw with an oily rag? Just get it, you will not regret it.