Buyers who want a mid-to-long reach saw with a rust-resistant blade and are willing to pay a premium price.
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Material Black Nickel/Tin Plated Steel
Handle Composite
Length 14.7 Inches
Weight 8.8 ounces
Dimensions 14.7"L x 2.6"W x 1"H
Priced 380% above the category median ($14.78 across 56 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 548 owner ratings
Popularity1.5/5
548 owner reviews, fewer 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 PB170-O is a general handsaw with a black nickel and tin plated steel blade measuring 14.7 inches long. It has a composite handle, weighs 8.8 ounces, and has overall dimensions of 14.7 by 2.6 by 1 inches.
Priced at 70.99 dollars, it sits well above the budget saws in this group, but it matches the highest rating on this list at 4.8 stars across 548 reviews. Amazon lists 100 buyers in the past month.
The plated blade points to added corrosion resistance compared to plain carbon or alloy steel blades in this group, and the 14.7-inch length gives more reach than the shorter budget saws. Buyers focused purely on price will find cheaper alternatives here.
Pros
Black nickel and tin plated steel blade for corrosion resistance
Ties for the highest rating in this group at 4.8 stars
14.7-inch blade for extra reach
Composite handle
Lightweight at 8.8 ounces
Cons
Premium price at 70.99 dollars
Only 100 bought in the last month
Costs far more than several similarly rated saws in this group
Specifications
Material
Black Nickel/Tin Plated Steel
Handle
Composite
Length
14.7 Inches
Weight
8.8 ounces
Dimensions
14.7"L x 2.6"W x 1"H
Performance notes
A black nickel and tin plated steel blade at 14.7 inches and 8.8 ounces points to a saw built for durability and reach without excess weight. The 4.8-star average across 548 reviews ties it for the top rating in this group.
What buyers say
With 548 reviews averaging 4.8 stars, owners rate this saw among the best in this lineup.
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