Pull saws versus push saws
The Gomboy cuts on the pull stroke. Let the blade travel back through the cut without forcing it forward. Technique and the wood being cut affect progress; a universal strokes-per-branch or speed comparison is not useful.
Choosing the Gomboy 240
The linked model is the Gomboy 240-10: a 240 mm blade with medium teeth. Silky lists it for branches up to approximately 120 mm. Match blade length and tooth size to your work rather than assuming a smaller saw handles any branch.
The blade: replaceable after years
The impulse-hardened blade is replaceable. The handle and locking mechanism also need inspection; they are not components that can be assumed never to wear. Buy the replacement blade for the exact saw.
Who uses it
Arborists, foresters, and mountain rescue teams use Silky as standard. That is the best reference. For campers who want to process firewood: the Gomboy is faster than an axe on small to medium branches and safer to carry in a pack. For home owners who occasionally prune a tree: it is more pleasant to use than any garden saw from a hardware chain.
Does it suit how you use it?
A folding saw suits branch cutting without carrying a full-size saw. Choose blade length and tooth size for the wood you usually cut.
If you want to sharpen teeth with an ordinary file, check the blade type first. Impulse-hardened teeth call for a replacement blade when worn, so include that cost.
