Silky 726-13 General
- General
- Steel
- 10.4 ounces
- 8.3 inches
- Better rated than 88%
A compact, steel-bladed Silky saw with the strongest rating in this batch, sized for pruning and trim work rather than heavy carpentry.
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How it ranks among the 234 generals we track
4.8★ across 635 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
635 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Silky 726-13 pairs a steel blade with a plastic handle in a compact 8.27 inch length weighing 0.65 pounds. Silky is a Japanese brand best known for pruning and folding saws used in gardening, arboriculture and general outdoor work.
The category label on this listing reads Generals, which is not an established tool type, so the steel-and-plastic build and sub-9-inch length point instead toward a small hand saw rather than anything described by that category name. At 0.65 pounds it is light enough for one-handed use over a session of trimming or pruning, and it holds a 4.8 rating, the highest in this batch, across 635 reviews.
- Brand: Silky, model 726-13
- Blade: steel, handle: plastic
- Length: 8.27 inches, weight: 0.65 lb
- 4.8 average rating from 635 reviews
Who it's for
Fits gardeners, arborists and DIYers who want a compact steel-bladed hand saw for pruning or trimming rather than a large carpentry saw. It is not the pick for construction-scale cutting given its short, roughly 8 inch length.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Steel blade for durable cutting
- Light at 0.65 pounds for extended handheld use
- 4.8 average rating, the highest in this batch, across 635 reviews
- Short 8.27 inch length limits reach on larger cuts
- Plastic handle rather than a rubberized or wood grip
Performance notes
A steel blade holds an edge better than lower-grade alloys through repeated cuts in wood or branches, while the plastic handle keeps overall weight down to 0.65 pounds for extended one-handed use. Its 8.27 inch length is on the short side, which trades reach for control in tight spaces such as dense branches or confined garden beds.
Specifications
| Brand | Silky |
|---|---|
| Model | 726-13 |
| Material | Steel |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Length | 8.3 inches |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in generals.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silky 726-13 GeneralThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 635 | 4.2 / 5 |
| CARTMAN MX-TK39PC-ORANGE GeneralCARTMAN | 4.7 / 5 | 38,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon DS-AMZ035 GeneralAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 24,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt G08501A GeneralGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 8,236 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Craftsman CMMT45309 GeneralCraftsman | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Silky 726-13
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Silky 726-13 blade made of?
Steel, paired with a plastic handle, per the listed specs.
How long is the Silky 726-13?
It measures 8.27 inches and weighs 0.65 pounds.
Is the Silky 726-13 suited to pruning or carpentry?
Its compact steel blade and light weight point toward pruning and trim work rather than large carpentry cuts.