Cuts as good as my Silky pole saw. I purchase the Silky pole saw ($280+) and just couldn't afford spending 60+ on a Silky handsaw so I got this one. NOT DISAPPOINTED! Cuts just like the Silky blade on the pole saw. Makes easy work of branches up to 3 thick. Probably easily cuts thicker branches but 3 is the thickest I used it for. Highly recommended.