Now that the 020 Stihl is reasonably priced, I do like using the machine. However, in spite of being too heavy, and still having some problems, the Shindaiwa 357 is outrageously reliable and it remains the only modern pruning saw (that I have tried) that I can use with big gloves or mittens on. First though, cut off that ill-begotten trigger extension or it will get caught on your gloves and you can't make the damn thing stop! Dangerous!

Reply to post by Peter Torres, on February 24, 1999 at 00:31:52:

I love my 20T, but still preffer to climb with only a sharp Fanno on most trees.