Silky Stories - Silky Saws

Build Your Sawing Skills: Cutting Wood with Compression and Tension

If you’ve ever gotten your saw stuck cutting, or you’ve had a tree or branch you’re cutting spring back, the wood you were curing was under compression and tension. Wood under compression and tension requires extra care whe … read more about Build Your Sawing Skills: Cutting Wood with Compression and Tension

Silky Saws Saves the Day: A Vermont New Year’s Eve Adventure

I always keep a Silky in my truck,” says outdoorswoman Berne Broudy who lives in Vermont and owns half a dozen Silkys. “So when my husband and I headed to our cabin in the woods for New Year's Eve, while we didn’t expect hal … read more about Silky Saws Saves the Day: A Vermont New Year’s Eve Adventure

Richmond Mountain Trails Uses Silky Saws to Build Vermont’s First Fully Adaptive Trail Network in Bolton, Vermont

“All trail networks are not created equal,” says Berne Broudy, president of Richmond Mountain Trails, a chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association. “But both new and old trail networks can be equally welcoming to ada … read more about Richmond Mountain Trails Uses Silky Saws to Build Vermont’s First Fully Adaptive Trail Network in Bolton, Vermont

White Water Kayaker and Arborist Phil Dennison uses Silky Saws to Keep Steep Creeks Clear

Arborist and white water kayaker Phil Dennison from Brevard, North Carolina, owns several Zubat 330s. It’s a tool he relies on daily in his work as an arborist. “I use the Zubat for tree work because the blades are easy to get hol … read more about White Water Kayaker and Arborist Phil Dennison uses Silky Saws to Keep Steep Creeks Clear

Mountain Biker Nate Hills on why Silky’s BigBoy is Always in His Pack

Yeti Cycles ambassador Nate Hills is one of the most accomplished mountain biker racers in the sport. An Arizona native who now lives in the Colorado Rockies, Hills loves riding bikes and he loves working on trails. … read more about Mountain Biker Nate Hills on why Silky’s BigBoy is Always in His Pack

Renowned Mountaineer Conrad Anker Depends on Silky

Type Conrad Anker’s name into Google and you’ll learn that he’s a renowned, award-winning mountaineer who has put up dozens of first ascents. He’s been a key player in a handful of movies, he was The North Face Climbin … read more about Renowned Mountaineer Conrad Anker Depends on Silky

Which Zubat is Right for Me?

When a brand offers a tool in five sizes and multiple teeth profiles, you know it’s got to be a top seller. The Zubat is Silky’s flagship saw according to Travis Vickerson, arborist, and Silky’s Technical Director. It was t … read more about Which Zubat is Right for Me?

Jodi Rose, Alone Season 10 Contestant, on Why She Picked Silky to Help Her Survive

History Channel’s Alone Season 10 kicks off Thursday, June 8 at 9 PM Eastern time, and it’s the toughest season in the show’s history. In season 10, ten survivalists compete to survive as long as they can in Northern Saskatc … read more about Jodi Rose, Alone Season 10 Contestant, on Why She Picked Silky to Help Her Survive

Ashley Saupe and her Silky BigBoy Keep Cast and Crew Safe on Your Favorite Survival and Adventure Shows

Ashley Saupe always has her Silky saw in her pack. That’s because as safety personnel for survival shoes like Mud, Sweat, and Beards, and Life Below Zero, this Alaska native knows she can depend on her Silky BigBoy whether she needs to … read more about Ashley Saupe and her Silky BigBoy Keep Cast and Crew Safe on Your Favorite Survival and Adventure Shows

Silky Receives MTBR Gear of the Year

MTBR is a cycling-focused website run by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. It's rich with reviews of mountain bikes and parts, bike trails, and more. Once a year, MTBR awards best-in-class products- a Gear of the Year award for "gear that … read more about Silky Receives MTBR Gear of the Year

Krista Strating, North American Tree Climbing Champion, on Tree Climbing Competitions and Her Love of Silky Saws

Being an arborist is a cool job. Not only do you get to use Silky saws most days, but you also get to climb trees. In the 1970s, the ISA Arbor, the governing and certification body for arborists, hosted a jamboree to raise awareness of the cr … read more about Krista Strating, North American Tree Climbing Champion, on Tree Climbing Competitions and Her Love of Silky Saws

The Trusted Saw for Professional Arborists

U.S.,” said Nick Bonner from TreeStuff.com. “It’s by far the best selling saw in the world.” But Silky has a wide range of saws for professional arborists, including saws with large teeth for cutting through dead wood, … read more about The Trusted Saw for Professional Arborists

What Makes Silky Saws Teeth Special?

In 2021, Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen (RMBCH) celebrated its 30th year as a volunteer organization, and brought back a three-day volunteerapalooza, Brighten the Sangres. The large-scale work project takes place in the Sangre de Cristo … read more about What Makes Silky Saws Teeth Special?

Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen Tackle Trail Work with Silky Saws

In 2021, Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen (RMBCH) celebrated its 30th year as a volunteer organization, and brought back a three-day volunteerapalooza, Brighten the Sangres. The large-scale work project takes place in the Sangre de Cristo … read more about Rocky Mountain Back Country Horsemen Tackle Trail Work with Silky Saws

Straight versus Curved Blades: Which One is Right for You?

Drawing a Silky saw towards you physically forces the saw’s teeth into the wood fiber. Silky saws cut on the pull stroke, which pressures the blade naturally and puts less stress on your elbow joint, while also cutting faster and more e … read more about Straight versus Curved Blades: Which One is Right for You?

Alpine Forestry Uses Silky to Protect Homes from Wildfire

Prescribed burning is often the best way to remove brush, grass, and dead trees, all of which can become fuel for a forest fire. Prescribed burning is often the best way to remove brush, grass, and dead trees, … read more about Alpine Forestry Uses Silky to Protect Homes from Wildfire

Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft and Survival School teacher, on why he loves Silky Saws

The Pathfinder School in Southeast Ohio is one of the largest survival schools in the U.S. Pathfinder owner and operator, Dave Canterbury, has been using Silky Saws for six years. We asked Dave how and why he uses Silky. … read more about Dave Canterbury, Bushcraft and Survival School teacher, on why he loves Silky Saws