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

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 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 shooting lanes and opening up small sections of canopy on my hunting proper about review stating Fantastic saw!!ties. I seriously considered going with a Silky, but decided to give these samurai saws a go after finding nothing but stellar reviews. These saws are, quite simply, AMAZING!! Super sharp blades/teeth with great sharpness retention, rugged, and super comfortable to work with for hours at a time. I purchased the Ichiban and the Igechi models. Both saws are incredibly efficient and ergonomical. I’ve literally cut hundreds of trees and limbs with these things on properties in Georgia and Ohio, from sweet-gum saplings and various hardwood limbs to 4” cedar trees, and these little saws are about as close to “hot-knife-through-butter” amazing as you’re gonna get from ANY comparably priced hand saw. In fact, having used some older Silky models (can’t speak about the newer Silky models), I can promise you these Samurai saws will absolutely hold their own. These are my new “go to” saws for just about all my pruning needs and small timber clearing. If you’re looking for strong, durable, comfortable, and super sharp saws for hunting, gardening, landscaping, or any other activity requiring their use, you will not go wrong choosing these guys! Amazing saws for the money!

I have used a 24" bow saw, to cut "dead and down" lodgepole pine wood in Yellowstone Park, for 50 years. I recently purchased this Samurai Ichiban 13" Curved Pruning Saw, out of curiosity, to see how well it would do in the same service. It performed remarkably well, cutting the same size trees into firewood (2"-6"+) with no problem. It will not replace my bow saw--I am too sentimental for that--but I am extremely happy with how well it performed, and I will pack it along with my trusty bow saw!. I recommend the Samurai, wholeheartedly, with no hesitation.

I started buying these several years ago (back when they sold for $38). First one was for my father, an avid outdoorsman and landscaping "perfectionist". He instantly fell in love with saw and claimed it to be the best he ever used. Not believing a saw could be so much better than the next I gave it a go and BOY WAS HE RIGHT. This saw really does make a world of difference. The hand position is so nice and the teeth cut oh so well and cleanly. I ended up buying one for myself. I have just ordered a 3rd one now at the price of $50 because my fathers has dulled and broke after 6 years of hard use. Moral of the story, get one you will not regret it.