This thing cuts through trees like a hot knife through butter. It’s light weight and portable. I am adding a pocket to my bushcraft ruck so I can pack externally. This thing is coming with every time I hit the woods. Gives you a good reach to cut overhead. Super sharp and fast cutting speed. Only con is with it being a straight blade you have to use proper cutting technique or the blade will vibrate on your strokes. Good news is with proper technique you won’t have any issue. It’s expensive but in my eyes worth it.The seller is outstanding. Shipped promptly and arrived within record time. The saw is second to none in my opinion. I have other Silky folding hand saws and they all perform flawlessly. Like any tool, you have to use and care for it properly. If you do, this saw will give you phenomenal results and last for many years.This was my second Silky saw and only because I wanted something bigger than my camp saw.Calling them sharp is an understatement. You expect to do at least a little bit of work, but these are so sharp that you can cut completely through even sizable branches in just one or two passes.A tree blocked my van's path. The saw allowed me to cut the tree up and quickly move it. This is a great addition to a van or rv that is used on back roads.this thing is so sharp i got carried away, cutting eveything in sight. well almost, had to restrain myself in the end. half done in two days, waiting till saplings continue to fill in over summer. tag the trees for next year that have to be removed. my neighbor caught sight of my house so i know my efforts are having an effectsuper sharp, fast on live and dead trees, cuts both ways after you get going. have to be cautious since so sharp, could do damage if not careful, it's that sharp. careful folding the saw. the "clip" release is a bit wonky but knowing that the second time makes for no issues.This purchase was part of my quest to find durable and environmentally-friendly alternatives to common power tools. In the case of the Katanaboy, I was looking for a hand-powered substitute for a chainsaw. After about 18 months of owning and using this tool, I can honestly say.....it does not replace a chainsaw! If you want a tool that turns trees into firewood quickly and with little effort, buy a chainsaw. If you are like me and want to get a bit of exercise while doing chores, don't mind spending a little extra time outdoors, and appreciate effective tools, the Katanaboy is a fantastic choice. It is my primary firewood cutter, as I do not own a chainsaw. I cut a cord of old, hard elm in about an hour, with frequent breaks, although the more I use it, the fewer breaks I need. Most of the branches were under 8 inches in diameter, but I cut a couple of sections that were twice that size (it wasn't easy, but it was fun). I bought a second saw from another vendor for use at work, where part of my job is management of a nature preserve (which includes trail construction and maintenance). In the nature preserve (and at home), I prefer to avoid the noise and pollution of a chainsaw. Trail work volunteers are envious of my "samurai saw" and argue over who gets to use it first.Volunteers almost always bend the blades of my pull-cut saws, but none of them were able to bend the Katanaboy's blade. In fact, after extensive use, I haven't even come close.The saw's handle is comfortable enough. Since it's a pull-cut saw, most of your effort will be on the pull, so a straight handle works just fine (like a tug-of-war). If you pull by bending at your waist or even rocking back and forth on your feet, you can give your arms a nice break. The teeth are extremely sharp, but the locking mechanism has sort of a half-cock safety that minimizes the chance you'll get your fingers caught between the blade and handle while folding the saw. Interestingly, the back of the blade is a pretty effective machete and is good at cutting grass, non-woody weeds, and small dead branches (although this is obviously not its intended use, so be careful). It's fun to pretend I'm swinging around a real katana sword!If I had a big job to do, I would opt for a chainsaw. While I'm confident I cut bigger logs with the Katanaboy (or more than one cord, if I were in better shape), I really don't want to try. I prefer the Katanaboy for small jobs that can be completed in the time it would take to get a chainsaw ready, and for medium jobs that won't take too much time or wear me out. I also prefer its low maintenance, silence, small environmental footprint, and its aesthetic (the experience of using a quality tool, smelling cut wood rather than burnt oil and gasoline, and the sound of birds rather than a two-cycle engine). I am seriously considering buying three more for the family so we can have a nice family outing while getting a larger amount of firewood (and overcoming the saw's main shortcoming when compared to a chainsaw).