Silky Zubat saws are a favourite with arborists, growers and serious home gardeners throughout New Zealand, thanks to their smooth cutting action and reliable Japanese build quality. Over time even the best blades eventually dull, chip or wear out, and that is when a genuine Silky replacement blade brings your Zubat straight back to life.

These 271 series blades are made in Japan from high carbon steel and feature Silky’s signature curved profile and impulse hardened teeth. The teeth cut on the pull stroke, giving you excellent control in the tree and a fast, low effort cut that leaves a clean surface for better healing on fruit trees, natives and shelter trees.

You can choose from three popular lengths to match your existing Zubat saw and the type of work you do around New Zealand:

• 271-27 – 270mm – compact and agile, ideal for general garden pruning, fruit trees and lighter work.

• 271-30 – 300mm – a versatile mid length blade with more reach and speed for lifestyle blocks and orchards.

• 271-39 – 390mm – a long blade suited to larger branches, shelterbelts and professional arborist jobs.

Each blade is drilled to bolt directly onto the matching Silky Zubat handle, using the original screws, so swap over is quick and simple. Once fitted, your saw will glide through New Zealand softwoods and hardwoods again, making pruning, thinning and clean up work noticeably easier.

For anyone already using a Zubat in NZ, keeping a spare 271 series blade on hand is an easy way to stay ready for pruning season or storm clean up.