It is getting to be that time of year when a lot of people start hanging there stands. I hand and move a lot of stands each year and I do a lot of trimming for trail camera placement. Most years I would go through 1 or 2 hand saws, and quite a few of them were really flimsy. I bought a Wicked Tree Saw last year and right away knew I had by far the best hand saw I have ever used. It is pretty light but incredibly tough. It cuts through wood really well and I am still using the same one from last year and it is just like new. If any one is looking for a hand saw I would highly reccomend this saw. http://www.wickedtreegear.com/
I've been looking at the Hooyman line. Extendable arm would come in pretty dang handy. Will definitely check out the wicked line too.
If your looking for just a hand saw I would go Wicked without question. If you need an extendable saw then Hooyman. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
Tom, I agree! I purchased one of those a couple of years ago and couldn't be happier. Typically, I would break a couple a year on osage limbs/branches, but I have yet to break one with the Wicked. I spoke with the inventor/owner at the WI Deer show and he either has a pole extension option for the knife or is in the process of developing it. Good choice if anyone wants a high-quality hand tree saw!
I ordered the Wicked(s) last x-mas for myself and all my buddies! They are excellent. I haven't been as impressed with the hooyman, actually had some problems with mine and returned it after I e-mailed their customer service and requesting a replacement handle.
Ive got both the Hooyman and Wicked and they both have their place considering they are two different animals. For a basic hand saw you will never have to buy another after buying a Wicked saw. Todd is working on building a telescoping saw like hooymans but alot more durable but it will be several years im sure. Either way I couldnt agree more and doubt you'll find a bad review on these things!
Bought the wicked last year. It's an awesome hand saw. Use it both duck an deer hunting an has been great so far.
I also have both saws. I like the Hooyman for it's light weight and extension ability but it is not made to rugged. The Hooyman plastic thumb button has broke on me several times already.The Wicked saw is definatley well built and I like the shorter stiffer blade and unbreakable button design. The problem that I have with both saws is they use the Mega Bite tooth design. When I cut wet/sappy branches the teeth load up and wont cut! I have to tap it on the side of a tree to clean them out or clean them by hand.
I have a Wicked saw too, and I love it. It's currently M.I.A though, so I might be buying another before season.
Mine went MIA last fall, and I found it about two months later laying at the base of a tree where I hung a stand in October. It was good as new still. As others have said - the Wicked and Hooyman are two different animals. For a small hand-held saw you can't beat the Wicked. Although I do think my Silky is a hair sharper, it's not nearly as durable. The Hooyman is awesome for trimming lanes on the run without having to carry a big pole saw with you. Although I may just sac up and carry my Silky with me this fall. The 21 foot reach sure does come in handy when you need it.
