Buyers wanting a higher-end handsaw with a rust-resistant blade and comfort-grip rubber handle.
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You're working with a tight budget, since this is the most expensive handsaw in this batch.
Material Hard Chrome Plated Steel
Handle Rubber
Length 14.7 Inches
Weight 0.65 Pounds
Dimensions 14.7"L x 2.6"W x 1"H
Priced 292% above the category median ($14.78 across 56 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.9/5overall
Owner rating4.9/5
4.9 average across 2,066 owner ratings
Popularity3.9/5
2,066 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Silky 340-17 is a general-purpose handsaw with a Hard Chrome Plated Steel blade and a Rubber handle, priced at $57.99, by far the highest price point in this batch. It also carries the highest rating here at 4.9 stars from 2,066 reviews, with 100 units bought in the last month.
At 14.7 inches long, 0.65 pounds, and dimensions of 14.7 inches by 2.6 inches by 1 inch, this is the largest and most substantial handsaw among the products reviewed. The Hard Chrome Plated Steel blade adds corrosion resistance beyond standard carbon or metal blades, and the rubber handle offers a different grip feel than the wood or plastic handles seen elsewhere in this batch.
Given its 4.9 star rating and 2,066 reviews, the higher price appears to be matched by strong buyer satisfaction.
Pros
Highest rating in this batch at 4.9 stars
2,066 reviews backing that rating
Hard Chrome Plated Steel blade for added corrosion resistance
Rubber handle for grip comfort
Largest blade length in this batch at 14.7 inches
Cons
Most expensive handsaw in this batch at $57.99
100 units bought in the last month is lower than the top-selling IRWIN 2014400
Specifications
Material
Hard Chrome Plated Steel
Handle
Rubber
Length
14.7 Inches
Weight
0.65 Pounds
Dimensions
14.7"L x 2.6"W x 1"H
Performance notes
The Hard Chrome Plated Steel blade at 14.7 inches, paired with a Rubber handle, points to a larger, more corrosion-resistant handsaw designed for repeated, heavier-duty use compared to the compact or wood-handled options in this batch.
What buyers say
2,066 reviews at a 4.9 star average, the highest rating in this batch, indicate strong buyer satisfaction despite the premium price.
Why does this cost more than other handsaws in this batch?
It has the highest rating (4.9 stars) and the largest blade length (14.7 inches); email [email protected] if you want help weighing it against cheaper options.
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