The technology behind the Silky saw

3D-roller

The three rollers provide a smoother action when inserting the saw in the scabbard from any angle. The tri-roller system includes a locking mechanism that prevents the saw from accidentally falling out.

4-RETSUME

Silky saws with 4-RETSUME teeth belong to the category of fastest handsaws on the market and are very well suited for the toughest jobs. The teeth are grinded in such a way so that every 4 teeth in a row form one combination. This does not only leave a very smooth tree wound but also enables a perfect discharge of saw dust.  

Arbor Composite grip

This handle is made of an environmentally friendly composition, containing 70% wood powder. The Arbor Composite grip gives a warm and comfortable touch and superior control. The feel is a bit harder than the usual GOM rubber handle, but it offers more grip with greasy substances. Exclusively applied to the folding saws of the Outback series.

Black Coating

A unique nickel and tin blend has been applied to all blades of the Outback foldings saws. The dark, non-reflective color is particularly suitable for tactical operations. This coating provides a long blade life and an incredible cutting performance.

Black Oxide Coating

This coating has been applied to the new Nata Outback. Through a special oxidation process, the blade gets its deep black color, which is particularly suitable for tactical operations. Silky’s Black Oxide offers extra protection against rust for the best chopping performance.

Chrome plated blade

The chrome plating on the saw blade makes the surface of the blade extremely hard and longwearing, while reducing frictions and increasing the lifetime of the blade. Furthermore, the chrome plating protects the blade from rusting and resin. Before applying the chrome plating, Silky polishes the blade as smooth as silk. This makes that the blade encounters even less resistance in the wood while sawing. 

Induction hardening

The tips of the teeth are heated up to a very high temperature for a split second. As only the tip (or in other words the cutting part) of the tooth is heated, the rest of the tooth keeps its cutting quality but also its flexibility. Induction hardened teeth have a lifespan of three times that of non-treated teeth. They cannot be sharpened and are recognizable by the black teeth tips.

Filing

When the teeth are not induction hardened, they can be filed with the special Silky file. Click here for an overview of all saws that can be filed and for instructions on how to file a Silky saw.

Genki grip

A number of Silky saws (Tsurugi – Table Noco – Temagari) and axes / machetes (Nata – Ono – Yoki) are equipped with the unique Genki grip. This grip consists of two parts that can be zipped off the blade and placed on a new one without the use of tools. The rubber Genki grip absorbs the sawing vibrations to a maximum as no screws or bolts are attached that could guide the vibrations. The Genki grip offers a superior grip, even in wet conditions or while wearing gloves.

Gokai-Me

The following Silky saws are equipped with the new and innovative Gokai-Me technology:

• Gun-Fighter Curve 270/300/330
• Gomboy Curve 210/240/270/300
• Pocketboy Curve 130/170
• Gomboy Curve Outback Edition
• Zübat Ultimate 330
• Super Accel
• Super Accel Curve

The scraper-shaped teeth are specially designed for an optimal discharge of saw dust and to make both rip-cuts, cross-cuts and slant-cuts with greatest performance.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Silky saws sold in Europe through De Wild B.V. and/or its related sales are covered by Silky’s “Limited Lifetime Warranty” against defects in material and construction:

The limited lifetime warranty covers errors in material and construction. This does not include damage caused by transportation, misuse, abuse, and/or normal wear and tear on wearing parts.

The product must be handed into the nearest sales or service to undergo a warranty evaluation. Shipping and Handling costs are not covered by the warranty.

A product that qualifies for warranty assessment will be repaired first, if possible.

This warranty applies only for NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

"MIRAI-ME” – Silky’s patented teeth!

The razor sharp teeth are ground in the blade with precision, each with 3 cutting edges and an extremely smooth surface as a result. For an optimal discharge of saw dust, one of every so many teeth (depending on the saw model) has been ground to the outside. This unmatched patented MIRAI-ME technology makes it possible to use the saw for 3 types of sawing: crosscutting (perpendicular to the grain), rip-cutting (parallel to the direction of the grain) and diagonally. During pruning activities the smooth saw cut will allow the tree wound to be overgrown easily. Within carpentry, the smooth saw cut gives a fine finish, so that sanding is hardly necessary.

 

Nickel coating

The advantage of nickel is that this material pours well into the edges. Therefore, the nickel coating is equal all over the blade and that ensures a smooth surface and less material wastage. The nickel plating is applied after the teeth are ground into the blade. In doing so, the teeth will remain sharp for a long time and are protected against rust.

Non-set teeth

The teeth are grinded in the blade with precision, each with 4 cutting surfaces. The teeth are “non-set” (in compare to a classic Western saw), so that the cutting surface cuts straight into the wood, and destroys about 50% less wood cells in the process. The blades are grinded biconcave: the bottom part of the blade (at the teeth) is thickest, the top part slightly thinner and the blade is thinnest in the middle. This design has several advantages:

• Less power needed to saw: saw extremely fast
• Discharges saw dust effortlessly: no getting stuck in the wood
• Very clean saw cut: without breaking or tearing of the wood, it hardly splinters and creates a very fine, smooth saw cut. 

Progressive teeth

A progressive teeth configuration means that the teeth closest to the handle are slightly finer to facilitate the first cut. Towards the end of the blade, the teeth become coarser which ensures more wood is removed.

Rubber jacket

A rigid, aluminum frame covered with rubber provides a light and comfortable grip. The rubber jacket is applied on all saws in the Ultra Accel series. The handle prevents slipping and absorbs vibrations.

GOM rubber handle

The GOM rubber handle absorbs sawing vibrations and offers a superior grip, even in wet conditions or while wearing gloves. Moreover, this handle always feels comfortably warm, even in extremely cold temperatures.

Silky technology

The saw blades of Silky saws are made from Authentic Premium Japanese Steel and cut out by laser. The blades are of unparalleled quality: they are very hard and longwearing, but remain flexible at the same time thanks to the metal’s soft core.

• Hard and wear resistant

The chemical composition of the metal in combination with the unique heating and cooling process determine the high hardness of the metal. The high carbon content leads to a high wear resistance, so that the sharpness remains for a very long time.

• Soft and flexible

By forging the saws in such a way, the core of the saw tooth consists of soft metal with which the saw stays flexible and grabs the wood with ease.

Furthermore, several models, such as the Sugoi, Hayate and the Tsurugi, are made of high-alloyed steel, which makes the saw blade stronger, more corrosion resistant and better equipped against temperature changes. All saw blades are replaceable and the replacing itself is simple.