Silky Gomboy 240 Folding Pruning Saw Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Branches
- Deadwood
- Thick limbs
- Backpacking
A premium folding pull-saw that starts where loppers stop, cutting branches and deadwood roughly 4-5 inches thick; its impulse-hardened Japanese blade cuts fast and locks open or closed to pocket safely. Catches: it costs far more than a big-box saw, isn't home-resharpenable, cuts only on the pull and can grab, and big trunks still need a chainsaw.
Pros
- Pull-stroke Japanese teeth cut fast and clean through green and dry wood with little effort
- Folds safely and locks in two open positions, so it is pocketable and travels well
- Impulse-hardened blade stays sharp a long time and takes replacement blades when it finally dulls
Cons
- Costs far more than a big-box folding saw, and the hard-chrome blade is not resharpenable at home
- Aggressive teeth cut on the pull only and can grab; awkward technique leads to skips and binding
- Real cut depth is limited by the 9.5 in blade - very large trunks still need a bow saw or chainsaw
Specifications
| Type | Folding pruning saw |
|---|---|
| Max cut | Branches roughly 4-5 in (limited by blade depth) |
| Blade | 9.5 in (240 mm) hardened Japanese steel, medium teeth (~8.5 TPI) |
| Cutting | Pull-stroke saw (cuts on the pull) |
| Handle | Rubber-clad steel, non-slip, locks open and closed |
| Weight | Approx. 8.5 oz (240 g) |
| Best for | Branches too thick for loppers |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do Japanese pruning saws cut on the pull stroke?
- Pulling keeps the thin blade in tension so it cuts fast and clean without buckling, which is how a 9.5 in blade gets through green wood with so little effort. It does mean the saw can grab if your technique pushes instead.
- How thick a branch can the Gomboy 240 cut?
- Roughly 4-5 in, limited by blade depth rather than power. Larger trunks still need a bow saw or chainsaw — the folding format is for limbing and deadwood.
- Can you resharpen a Silky blade?
- Not at home — the impulse-hardened, hard-chrome teeth are not resharpenable. They stay sharp a long time and the saw accepts replacement blades, which is the intended maintenance path.