Bahco vs Silky:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bahco and Silky were level in searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 390 versus 420 branded searches, at 1.2% and 1.3% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pruning saw brands, both Bahco and Silky appeared in all five answers. Silky was mentioned before Bahco in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Silky, about 8% more searches than Bahco
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Silky, named ahead of Bahco in every answer
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Top pruning saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Bahco and Silky showed up in all five answers. Silky was listed before Bahco in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Silky5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bahco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fiskars3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ARS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Felco3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pruning saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pruning saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pruning saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pruning saw brand in New Zealand for garden pruning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pruning saw nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand pruning saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Bahco or Silky more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bahco and Silky by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pruning saw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Silky, Bahco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Stihl | DeWalt | Fiskars | Silky | Bahco | ARS | Felco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.5% | 38.7% | 21.4% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.4% | 41.1% | 25% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.93% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.7% | 42.7% | 19.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.33% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.1% | 42.8% | 20.3% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 41.9% | 22% | 2.4% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.17% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.7% | 37.9% | 23.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 37.9% | 23% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 39.2% | 23.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.5% | 32.6% | 28.3% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 33.4% | 26% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 32.8% | 26.2% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 32.8% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.15% |
How has the Bahco and Silky comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Bahco took it in December 2025, Silky took it in January 2026, Bahco took it in February 2026, Silky took it in March 2026, Bahco took it in May 2026, Silky took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bahco’s share of searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand moved from 0.9% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Silky’s share of searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand moved from 1.2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 340 to 420.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pruning saw brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bahco’s and Silky’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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