OT: Extolling the Japanese pull saw

[lilfiggy]

new coupon out for Father's Day

[Figfanatic57]

Seems to work better, I saw a folding one on eBay for $14 that I'll use for camping.

[lilfiggy]

Guys never never put posts about tools and machinery in front of lil figgy will be purchasing one of these bad boys on my way home thanks for enabling me.

[GregMartin]

20% off coupon code good to 6/18/16....72488554
That $2 extra off helps defray shipping a bit. Thanks Frank...I should have it in time for Father's Day

[AscPete]

Also many pruning saws...
The 10" pull saw cuts larger caliper branches much easier compared to my Ars18 pruning saw.

[AscPete]

Japanese SK5 Carbon Steel...

[Darkman]

Not to be confused with SKS from Eastern Europe!

[AscPete]

Taiwan, possibly of SK5 steel.

[m5allen]

Is the HF tool actually made in Japan?

[Darkman]

Same concept is used in fine wood craftsmanship. There it is called a backsaw.

[Hershell]

I agree with the pull saws. They lit you use your strength on the pullcut and do the job. I've used them for years just not a harbor freight one.

[Darkman]

I had forgot about the sale this weekend. May have to make a trip up there to poke around.

[don_sanders]

20% off coupon now until tomorrow, hehe.

http://m.images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/home-page2016/images052416/MemorialDay_2016_couponpg_bw.jpg

[FMD]

Not with a pull saw, Bob.

[FMD]

What Pete posted. Harbor Freight generally sells crap, except for this.

[FMD]

Like night and day, Tony. It is called a pull saw because it does most of the cutting on the pull. The teeth are configured to cut deeply with minimal effort.

[Harborseal]

You're a better man than I am if you're cutting 8" trunks with a hand saw. It would take me 3 growing seasons to get 1 tree down.

[AscPete]

Not Frank but,

http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-japanese-style-double-edge-saw-67058.html

[Figfanatic57]

Fmd,
Where can you get it for $10? EBay sells for $20 plus.
Thanks,
Cary

[mountainfigs]

Does this have any advantages over a regular handsaw, which I use quite a bit?

[FMD]

If anyone needs to cut down tree branches of almost any size and does not have a pull saw, you are missing out. This little $10 gem has cut down a ton of wood for me over the course of a few years. It cuts quickly and easily and safely. There is little chance of cutting off the tip of your finger with this gas and electric free gadget. I don't know about Hershell though.