Strokes for folks! There really is no definitive answer. The theory is that its straight for cutting below shoulder height and curved for cutting above shoulder height (which helps the saw stay on the branch). In practice we all have our own preference as both straight and curved saws work well in both situations. You definitely get some advantage from speed/effort of cutting with a curved saw, especially the GC series (due to its fast cutting tooth design). This however should not be the driving decision maker as the difference isn't a deal breaker. With a straight saw you can achieve a more accurate finishing cut (think natural target pruning) and it is great for putting in a delicate gob cut and/or back cut when the situation is a bit too sketchy for your top handle chainsaw. Straight saws are also available with smaller teeth (GSM and GSF series saws) for an even smoother finish when pruning smaller diameter branches. Helpful advice? Probably not! We all have our own preferred option based on experience. My ideal scenario is, a GC270 or 300 for larger branches and a GSM240 for smaller diameter branches and fruit trees.

FAQs Archive - Samurai Saws

Do you ship outside the UK?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-08T16:09:23+01:00May 8th, 2023|

Unfortunately we only ship within the UK. We are the authorised dealer for the UK market only. Many other countries

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Straight Vs. Curved?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-08T15:16:55+01:00May 8th, 2023|

Strokes for folks! There really is no definitive answer. The theory is that its straight for cutting below shoulder height

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What is the difference between the “C” series and the “GC” series saws?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-08T14:43:38+01:00May 8th, 2023|

The "C" series saws have set teeth, a thicker blade and a simpler scabbard design. The "GC" series are taper

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How and when will my item be sent?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-07T22:55:20+01:00May 7th, 2023|

All purchases are sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (2 day service). We now only dispatch on Tuesdays and Thursdays

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How much does postage cost?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-11T11:43:40+01:00May 7th, 2023|

There is a flat fee of £3.46 for postage irrespective of order size. Free for orders over £100

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Who are Samurai Saws?

By Jon Oliver|2023-05-08T14:46:06+01:00January 31st, 2018|

Kanzawa Seiko (Samurai Japan) company has a long history, over 100 years, of manufacturing tools. They are located in Japan

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What does LH stand for?

By Jon Oliver|2018-02-01T12:01:31+00:00February 1st, 2018|

LH is part of the product coding. It does not refer to the handedness of the saw. These products are

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How do Samurai saws compare to other Japanese pruning saws?

By Jon Oliver|2018-02-01T13:09:30+00:00February 1st, 2018|

Samurai saws are made by the same manufacturing process as other Japanese pruning saws. They are made from high-quality steel

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