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  Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd March 23, 2016 at 7:22pm

  I really like the the Bahco saws such as this: http://www.bahco.com/en/p/foldable-pruning-saw-xt-toothing/46-3f-d8...
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  Phil Seabrook March 23, 2016 at 8:01pm

  I'd agree with Silkys being thin bladed. I've snapped 2 inches off of my pocket boy (in 2 go's) but it's still usable!
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  Peter Davis March 23, 2016 at 8:29pm

  Yes that's the only thing putting me off. I would ideally like something as good but a bit tougher
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  James Brett March 23, 2016 at 9:23pm

  I have a fixed handle Silky and apart from dulling a blade its strong! 
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      James Brett March 23, 2016 at 10:17pm

      I was removing a stump and well I knew it would do the job...
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  AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo March 23, 2016 at 11:43pm

  I've got a Pocket Boy, a Sugoi 360 and Gomtaro for roots. Love them all, but the Sugoi is awesome. Damn near as quick a cutter as a chainsaw, and a lot less hassle to set up ( but equally dangerous to fingers!). I have had no problems with the blades snapping, they just need treating with respect.
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  Austin Campbell March 24, 2016 at 1:08am

  I use a Bakuma Hunter 240 and I really like it. I don't do a lot of heavy pruning - just regular garden stuff, mostly on big shrubs and small trees. Feels good in the hand, light and well balanced and cuts fast. It doesn't lock in the closed position but mine's always in a holster until I need to use it so it doesn't matter to me. Locks open in two positions which can be handy. I lent it someone I was working with a while ago - he thought the handle was a bit thin but I think it might just need a bit of getting used to and for me it encourages a lighter touch which works great with saws that cut on the pull.
  
  There's a 300 option as well.
  
  I got mine here: http://www.niwaki.com/store/bakuma-hunter/

  My Bahco folder tends to stay in the box now but I'll get it out for rougher, dirtier stuff - I'm not saying the Bakuma couldn't handle it but I just like to make sure it stays sweet :)
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  Peter Davis March 24, 2016 at 8:18am

  I am moving away from the idea of a folder because I like the idea of a hooked tip.  

  What's best, curved or straight blade ?  I have read some reviews that say that the medium teeth need less effort than the big teeth.
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    Seth Burgess > Peter Davis March 24, 2016 at 10:36am

    I like the slighty curved blades most (the Zubat for example). It mostly comes down to personal prefernce and I'd probably stick with whichever blade type you're already using. I'd think for lots of bigger stuff a straight large tooth blade is the best.
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  Gary RK March 24, 2016 at 1:24pm

  It's always worried me as to what would happen if the locking mechanism failed on a folding pruning saw :(
  
  Don't buy cheap ;)