Specialty Saws

Silky makes a number of specialty saws, some for fine woodworking and some for heavy outdoor woodworking. Let’s look at one of the finer saws first:

The light-duty 396-21 HIBIKI 210 Fine Teeth saw has two sides, one for ripping and the other for cross-cutting. According to Silky Saws, the saw “leaves silky smooth surface after cutting and can rip-cut, cross-cut and slant-cut.” The blade has 19 teeth per inch, and is taper-ground chrome-plated to allow a fluid, straight cut as teeth are actually wider than mirror polished blade. This is a perfect tool for cabinetmakers, hobbyists, or anyone who needs a fine cut on light wood.

The specialty saws for heavier working are exemplified by the Silky Saws 303-18 CAMAKIRI 180 Double Edge. If this saw looks different, yet slightly familiar, you may recognize the basis for this saw in the sickle. The Camakiri goes way beyond a simple knock-off however. It’s a light-duty clearing tool for bushes, trees and shrubs, and comes in two flavors, single-edged and double-edged blade. Think of cutting your neighbor’s overgrown grass with the Camakiri, which slices through light materials like butter!