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  1. Silky Zubat • 330
  2. Silky Zubat • 330
  1. Silky Zubat • 330
  2. Silky Zubat • 330

Silky Zubat
Pruning Saw

Great all round pruning saw for garden and arb use.

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For those of you who prefer chopping trees down, as well as pruning them, try the mighty Zubat. Our mate Charlie’s Dad got one recently and said it was the best saw ever. Aggressively curved blade rips through wood faster than any other saw. Like all Japanese saws it’s pull not push, which gives you more control, and power, while cutting a thinner kerf and thus using less energy. Great for coppicing, reducing the young poles on hazel or sweet chestnut back to the stool. The name? zubat, or zubatto in Japanese, is the sound a samurai sword makes as it strikes its target…

Tips

    Use on the pull stroke, and take care not to twist, pinch or catch the blade.

    270 (11") Replacement Blade⚠ Sorry. 270 (11") Replacement Blade is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    270 (11") Saw⚠ Sorry. 270 (11") Saw is not available. Please take a look at the Niwaki Moku Pruning Saw instead.
    330 (13") Replacement Blade⚠ Sorry. 330 (13") Replacement Blade is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    330 (13") Saw⚠ Sorry. 330 (13") Saw is not available. Please take a look at the Niwaki Moku Pruning Saw instead.
    390 (15") Replacement Blade⚠ Sorry. 390 (15") Replacement Blade is not available. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.
    390 (15") Saw⚠ Sorry. 390 (15") Saw is not available. Please take a look at the Niwaki Moku Pruning Saw instead.
    Silky Zubat • 270 (11") Replacement Blade
    • 125g
    • 270mm blades
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    Silky Zubat • 270 (11") Saw
    • 287g
    • 412 x 51 x 21mm
    • 270mm blades
    • Max cut Ø70mm
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Rubber handles
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    • Includes Scabbard
    Silky Zubat • 330 (13") Replacement Blade
    • 158g
    • 330mm blades
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    Silky Zubat • 330 (13") Saw
    • 307g
    • 474 x 51 x 21mm
    • 330mm blades
    • Max cut Ø85mm
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Rubber handles
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    • Includes Scabbard
    Silky Zubat • 390 (15") Replacement Blade
    • 183g
    • 390mm blades
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    Silky Zubat • 390 (15") Saw
    • 328g
    • 523 x 51 x 22mm
    • 390mm blades
    • Max cut Ø100mm
    • Chrome Plated Steel
    • Rubber handles
    • Made in Ono, Japan
    • Includes Scabbard
    Delivery

    UK: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

    • Free delivery for orders over £100*
    • £4.00: Standard service via Royal Mail Tracked 48; typically 2–5 working days.
    • £7.50: Priority service via Royal Mail Tracked 24, DHL, FedEx, or UPS; typically delivered next working day by 6pm (excluding Sat/Sun and UK Bank Holidays) for orders received before 12pm GMT Mon–Fri (excluding UK Bank Holidays).

    Global: (excluding Tripod Ladders)

    • Free delivery for orders over £/$/€100*
    • Price depends on location - adjust the COUNTRY tab in your basket to see the price.
    • We use DHL, FedEx, or UPS, and we’ll email you the tracking info.

    *Customs fees may apply and are estimated during checkout. Surcharges may apply to some larger or heavier items to some areas.
    * Please note Niwaki are not responsible for any import duty, taxes or fees incurred and these will be will be collected by our courier during customs clearance — For EU countries, when possible DHL will provide an estimate on the order confirmation page.

    Saw Care

    Japanese Pruning Saws are great. They cut on the pull stroke, not the push, which means the blade is under less pressure when cutting, and uses less energy, resulting in a far cleaner, faster cut. They whizz through green wood, but the blades are more fragile than traditional western saws and incorrect use can result in damage.

    • Use a smooth, gentle sawing action, doing the cutting on the pull, and gliding back on the push
    • Don’t let the weight of the branch pinch or catch the blade
    • Don’t twist the blade while sawing
    • Don’t use a small saw for a large job. Treat 1/3 of the length of the blade as the absolute maximum sensible cutting diameter
    • Don’t use a large saw for a small job. A 12" blade will happily cut a 1/2" branch, providing the branch is rigid - but most 1/2" branches move around a lot, and don’t allow for accurate sawing. Use Secateurs or Loppers instead
    • Don’t blame us if you snap the blade. Blades snap through misuse and poor handling, neither of which are covered under the warranty!

    Saw Diameter Diagram

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