Niwaki GR 270 Pruning SawJapanese saws cut on the pull stroke which for me makes them perfect for pruning as you are often working above shoulder height. This is a fixed pruning saw supplied with a plastic sheath. The rubber handle makes it comfortable to hold, but if you'd prefer a wooden handle then have a look here. The blade is 27cm long and the rule of thumb is that they will cut up to a 1 3 of there length so 9cm. You can cut larger branches but you will have to do