Best Folding Handsaw? Samurai, SOG, Corona, Gerber, Fujiwara, Silky, Kershaw, Gruntek, Mossy Oak
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- Saws / pruning saws: Samurai, Corona, Kakuri Gikoh, Gerber, Fujiwara, Silky, One Stop Gardens (Harbor Freight), Workpro, Kershaw, Ginword, Gruntek, Flora Guard, Amazon Basics, Mossy Oak, SOG, Bahco, Eversaw. Folding hand saws tested for initial sharpness, speed cutting through ¾ inch wooden dowel, speed cutting through hardwood, speed cutting through 2x2, blade speed cutting through wooden dowel after extensive use, blade rigidity. I purchased all of the folding handsaws and supplies used to test the handsaws to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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You know what I appreciate most about this guy? He doesn’t spend a quarter of the entire video explaining what he’s doing. No history of tree pruning, benefits of tree pruning, joy of tree pruning, no anecdotes about trees he has pruned in the past. It’s just, we’re going to test tree pruning saws today and then he gets right to it. I don’t know why that’s so hard for so many people.
Thanks!
Even his replies are straightforward and objective. No "thank you so much for commenting! We take time to read every comment and appreciate that you commented!" NAH! Project Farm says "Thanks!" Because that's all that needs saying.
I spent a whole weekend watching saw reviews last year before choosing the Corona to take hiking with me. You've condensed a *ton* of research into 15 minutes, and you've provided a fantastic resource to all kinds of outdoors people. Fantastic work, and thank you!
Yeah,Todd does that kinda stuff regularly outta hand.. js .
The Corona was about the best.
I do the same. I spent hours to research on a item that cost me $20. Probably I could buy all the saws with the time I spend to select the one I am gonna buy. I am glad this guy does the job for us.
I just bought the corona about a month ago after spending quite some time looking first myself. Just saw this video and made me feel good about my purchase. Mightve spent a little less time if id seen this video sooner. 😂
Im so glad Im not the only weirdo agonizing about which $10-30 product to choose. When I NEED that product to work I need to know it is up to the task
As a Hiker/ woodsman/ back packer i really appreciate this video and for us outdoor people i personally would love to see a HATCHET show down! There's a lot of hatchets with a wide variety of price and would love to see how they would perform and what test you could put them through! Thanks as always!!
I have been using the Corona for a couple years now. Bought it as a value brand and it has definitely been a workhorse in my tool shed
Thanks for the feedback.
I really like their bypass pruners too with the removable blade. I've been using them for 30 years!
I inherited a Japanese folding saw with a wooden handle and a locking blade. My mother purchased it when we lived in Japan. We moved to the states in 1967! Still sharp as hell!
Impressive!
You should send it to him for comparison
@@dantedanis nooooo, I've seen what he does to tools!
handmade folding saws (especially from Japan) are usually way ahead of mass production units. when a artist takes pride in what they make it really shows in the quality of their work hence the higher cost (usually). I've got a few handsaws that were passed down through a few generations in storage that even though they are rusty (working on cleaning them up) and haven't been sharpened since the early 1900's they are still crazy sharp even with a few missing teeth.
@@CplCheeto Nick, all the Japanese saws in this video are "mass produced" in factories using automation! No "artist pride" is used!
How is it that every one of your videos is a home run? There is never a video that I fast forward or skip watching. You, my friend, are brilliant.
Wow, thank you!
Hell if anything he goes through the information so fast that I've had to rewind many times because I missed something and a few times I've watched it at a slower speed to really soak it in. Not to say it's his fault tho because half the time I'm just listening while I'm doing something else.
I just love this guys energy and methodology. He deserves all of his success, here. A public service for all. Take that Consumer Reports.
Indeed. Consumer Reports restricts too much of their data behind paywalls. I found this channel and subbed pretty quickly.
Eye opening review. I was surprised to see that some of the less expensive brands like Corona, Samurai, and Gruntek beat out the Silky and Bacho which are about twice as expensive. I should have watched this before I bought my two Silky saws. Thank you Project Farm!!!
You are welcome!
@吉田あぢべ I've known people who have used the Silky for years only changing out the blade as needed keeping their original handle. I think Silky was for many years the front of the pack for most people but they seem to have a lot stiffer competition these day. A long term use and wear test would be good, but outside the scope of this video.
Still not getting rid of my Silkies. Corona might start out nice, but over time...🤔
I own a Corona and a Bahco and regret buying the Bahco Swedish saw based on this review.
I actually use these enough to go through blades and this review is in no way reflective of someone who holds one for hours at a time. Silky then bahco then Fiskars then corona for me. And you know what the best one is? The one that's sharp and there when you need it.
Good to know that Corona is still putting out quality products. It’s a brand I’ve used for 30 years
Thank you for sharing!
Agreed! I've used corona saws for forestry work for years now and they do really well. Silky is great but too pricey.
I like their beer the most
more like rebranding a South Korean saw but as long as they package it in the USA it's probably good for the Made in USA branding. 😏🇺🇸
@@kittytrail I don’t doubt it’s rebranded or at least made from global resources. I’m not hung up on Made in USA anymore. For the most part the quality here isn’t what it was years ago. Whatever a company puts their name on is a direct reflection upon themselves. Put your name on crap and soon your company name will be associated with crap.
As an arborist this is right up my alley. My guess is Silky is gonna win, thanks for the comp!
Edit: once again you'll save me some money, my next saw will be the Corona instead of a Silky for almost half the price. 🙏🙏🙏
I also love my Silky big boy
Great saw! Thank you
I work in horticulture, silky has always been my go too as well.
Silky us what us professionals use.
It actually didn't win but test a saw is more complex than this the quality of the cut is important
Another interesting point for UK viewers - the Corona is very expensive to obtain here - around £40, but the Fujiwara is about £15, so for us, the Fujiwara would be a clear winner for performance combined with value.
Thanks for the feedback.
Prices seem to be varying a lot by location; here in Germany the top 5 are priced at:
Corona 50€
Samurai 52€
Fujiwara: No seller found; seems to have been sold at ~40€ at one point
Gerber: 20€
Silky: 48€
So I went with the Corona even though I didn't intend to spend that much. The Gerber looks nice, but I had a not so great experience with a Gerber Hatchet, which was great in the beginning but dulled pretty quickly. Same seems to be happening here. In my opinion they are built to impress when you first get them but not to last. Since I actually use my tools, I don't like those kinds of stunts.
You can't imagine how happy this test was for me. I bought a Corona about 10 years ago and still use it.
I love it!
Silky has been promoted on so many outdoor videos that I thought I was missing out.
WRONG!
This video has vindicated my purchase!
Thank you, Todd!
I tell everyone about your channel because it is the BEST!
Thanks!
Do you have to sharpen it from time to time?
@@muffinbutton1484 so far, I haven't. They are so inexpensive that I would probably buy a new one.
I randomly bought a pair of Corona 10" saws a few years ago to keep in trucks for exploring, and always thought they were surprisingly effective on branches and small trees. Thanks to you I now see why!
Thank you for sharing!
I’ve had a corona handsaw that I bought back in 2010. It’s used regularly and still holds up great. When I started this video I knew it was going to win over the more expensive options.
Thank you for sharing!
The corona saw is pretty sick!
@@2drealms196 I've had my Corona saw for 15 years, and use it everyday, still sharp like new.
I never go fishing or canoeing without mine. It has got me out of many jams very quickly. I will never use a machete again. Corora saws for the win. I have probably had mine 6 years.
It's insane the amount of detail that goes into these videos, they are simply amazing. I have basically started living my life based off of your data testing. It's difficult to see anything that hasn't been tested yet but I would wonder either best sandwich bag/ziploc bag or best plant food product (although that would take quite some time I'd assume0
Thanks for the suggestion.
You’re not alone man.
At this point i’ll even buy a trash, if he promotes it 😂
@@ProjectFarmoh and best dish soap!!
I bought my first Corona saw about 5 years ago for pruning around the yard. I was so impressed that I bought a smaller one to use for hiking. Both of them are still holding up pretty well. They put my old, much larger pruning saw to shame.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome tests as usual! I don't think any big company would have the patience or care to set up a test rig like that, let alone take the time to do over 200 strokes on one saw. Thank you for your dedication, sir. I tip my hat to you. 🎩
Thanks
SHOCKED...... NO STIHL SAW? project farm i think this is the first time i think you missed the boat lol
I bought the corona in September, and used it for everything, it really works well, and I have abused it keeping it in my truck bed and even using it to cut some scrap wood to fit in a trash bin and it's still awesome! Btw Popular Mechanics recommended it too.
Thanks for sharing!
I have a few of these. I like them so much, I give them out as gifts. And always have an extra while camping to lend out
Now that we have a yard we need to trim and prune, so I searched for your review and now I know which one of these to buy!
What i like about your videos, they are fast. And no useless information. Best testing channel.
Thanks!
Let's get This Guy to 10 mil! He deserves it!
Thank you
I have the fixed blade samurai and it has been solid and held up well. Just ordered a folder after your video and nearly sold out already!! :-) Project Farm sales effect!
Thank you!
I too need a folding saw in my kit. Thanks for the great video.
Yes! I requested this last year. I have a Bahco and Corona. Thanks! 🙂
You are welcome! Thanks for suggesting this!
I’ve had the Corona for a while now and even when cutting at roots (in dirt) it still remains sharp! Great product at a great price!
I have both the Gerber and a larger Silky.
Handle comfort is important. The handle on the Gerber can cut you. I have to use it with a glove.
Nothing compares to the Silky. The blade quality is unmatched. I have accidentally folded it in half sideways with no damage.
Great feedback on the Silky
Same, the thicker blade is a benefit when your pushing hard on the saw. Keeps it from bending easily and if it does start to to won’t become damaged. If your using your saw work silky is king.
@@FishFind3000 You're not supposed to apply pressure to the Silky saw.
@@EEStuff If i never put pressure down it wouldn't cut. You need some down pressure to have the teeth engage the wood and make a meaningful cut. The saws weigh so little that no down pressure would be ineffective.
I have the Corona saw. I have been using it for pruning for the last 5 years and it's still cutting just fine. I've even cut down an oak tree that was around 4 inches in diameter with it. It went through it with no problems.
Impressive saw!
I have really enjoyed my corona pruners, I'll pick up a saw next time I'm in the store.
I've always liked their stuff just because it's easily accessible and performed good...
I routinely cut dry madrone 4"-7" with the 10" Corona. The saw is amazing.
The ideas you get to test this tools is just amazing, some real einstein moves
Thanks!
The Fujiwara is already out of stock and it’s been eight hours at the time of this post since this video came out. Again, anything you recommend one needs to get right away if you want it. That’s how much of an impact you have.great job!
By far my favorite channel these days for tools and I love the way that you don't take money and you're actually very scientific about it
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely brilliant comparison test .. well done from UK .👍
I subscribed to your channel because you did a completely transparent and relevant set of tests on many saws. Testing and comparative analysis the way its supposed to be done! Congrats!
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I love how the boxes all brag, but you show us which ones really got the rights. Another awesome test, and this time I guessed right, that the Japan made blades would outperform the rest. They have that whole blade thing mastered by now, I'd bet.
Thanks again, Todd, for an awesome test with such a clear result. I'd imagine this test will certainly save folks a bit of money, but a lot of time and effort.
I love including the marketing information!
@@ProjectFarm "We're going to test that!!!" My favorite line!
BTW Corona is made in South Korea
I always admire your innovative jigs for testing. Respect for your diligence in muscling through so many tests.
Also, you show best experimental practice in performing similar tests to extend data sampled and validate previous experiments' patterns.
I agree, it is great to see my local hardware store offering win the competition.
Your ability to design the tests is amazing!! Thanks for sharing
Thanks and you are welcome!
Finally straight to the point, no nonsense comprehensive review of ... anything. How refreshing to see a video edited down to the essential information without fillers and BS. Great job! Subscribing immediately.
I know right.
Yes! This was a comment I made! Excited for this one. Because of all the weather we have had a lot of small pines fall around our property. Nothing worth getting the chainsaw out over.
Thanks for requesting this one!
You missed the Friskars one. Their gardening stuff is great.
Sorry about that
I'll be looking at a new hand saw when I head to the cabin in the spring. Thanks for another great test Todd!
Thank you so much for adding "Arm-day workout" to your testing. That was a LOT of sawing with those short blades. Love your videos, and this is very timely, as it's nice to have a good pocket saw for spring hunting...I looked at so many of the ones you tested BEFORE seeing your video and was surprised that more than a few of my prospective choices were among the slowest cutters...
Thanks again, because my purchase was much more informed and logical.
Love the videos. Keep them coming. I have made more than a few well-informed purchases based on your testing, and have truly reaped the rewards of your efforts.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I recently bought a Corona at Lowes and I've processed two Christmas trees for firewood next winter. The curved blade really helps dig into the wood on the pull. It's affordable and overall works great. I believe it's well worth the money and should last long time. Good to see how well it stacks up in this video.
I hope you're not buring Pine in a fireplace. The sap will plug up your. Chimney.
Why? You just wanted to make the task more time consuming for absolutely zero reason?
@@johnquinn4680 What task? Processing firewood?
@@GoldenBoy.17 yes dude. Only an idiot would cut a tree up with one of these saws when they have numerous better options.
@@johnquinn4680 If its a particularly thin tree or this saw was bought for more than just processing firewood then I see nothing wrong with buying this tool. Maybe he needed a general saw for small-ish things and the fact he used it for firewood just means it gets the job done. A lot of tools just aren't worth the price or the space and people make do with smaller ones even if it makes things harder. Though yeah a small saw like that wouldnt be my tool of choice for cutting up logs and did not make the connection at first. Personally I would use a hand axe though if it's something I did once or twice I'd see why I would instead just buy a saw which has more applications.
20 year landscaper. I love corona. 2 parameters worth measuring if this is revisited: force applied pulling back on the saw, I've had saws that just burn you out because they bite too hard. The other is cut quality. It's very important to make a clean cut. An ugly cut looks awful and can cause rot (retaining moisture) or even disease. Thanks for the vid!
Agreed
I can't thank you enough for this! I've actually been looking for awhile to get a folding saw to process firewood while camping. The timing is perfect! I just bought a Corona and it'll get put to good use! Thank you and please keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do!
Always so happy when I am looking to buy a new tool, and find that you have just tested them.
Three of the ones I was looking at are on your test-bed.
I have always been satisfied when I choose one of your top pics.
Thanks so much for your time in doing such thorough testing. Saves us a lot of head-aches.
Happy, Happy, Happy
Charlie
Thanks!
I love my Corona and wasn’t surprised that it finished at the top.
Great saw, especially considering the price
Great review. I purchased a Gerber in the late 90's as a deer hunting accessory. Besides working great as a limb saw in conjunction with my climbing stand, it also came with an interchangeable bone saw blade which is very useful when processing deer. I've used it several times a year every year since I bought it and it's still performing about as well as it did the day I got it. I've been very pleased with this purchase.
Thank you for sharing!
The Baco does well here too.
I've been using the Corona for the past year for cutting dirtbike trails. I've cut down up to 8 INCH TREES with this thing, and hundreds of trees altogether plus branches. It's AMAZING! Easily the best hand saw I've tried and it's still going strong.
Thanks for sharing.
Here I am trying to figure out my next tool and you do it again!! You’re my “GO TO” when I need information on what I should go with and I’m the pickiest person to be choosing and I may take hours trying to think of what I want!
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve used quite a few folding saws and had the silky as my favorite so far. You can bet my next one will be a corona. Thanks again for another great comparison video.
I'm doing bushcraft and i'm using a Silky Gomboy 270mm. I'm very happy with it ! it's not 20 bucks but you will never be disappointed !
Thank you!
I have & use the 240mm Silky Gomboy with a 9" blade. I saw surprised it lost it's sharpness after usage/ Do especially like that this cuts only on the PULL stroke.
@@azclaimjumper Every saw loses sharpness after usage more and more.
Also that's why you often see lumberjacks sharpening their chainsaws despite having excellent brands.
It is normal.
Thanks for the video testing all those folding saws! I enjoyed it.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
What a great test. I just found myself needing a folding saw in the backcountry to free a stuck snowmobile. Going to buy 2 Corona saws based on this test! I had my eye on a much more expensive saw before this test. Now I can save money AND get a better saw!
I’ve been using the samurai fixed saw for over 10 years, still my go to saw for a quick trim. Another great video sir! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great job, Todd! Quite a number of saws. Very impressive! :) Very glad to see the Silky included. I love the Silky I own, but would now consider the Corona, Samurai, and Fujiwara.
Thanks as always!
No problem!
Wonderful job Project Farm, I love your videos, very thourough format, very well done.
Very well delivered thorough tests as always. Thanks 😊 for all you do
Thanks and you are welcome!
The Corona looks very, very similar to the Felco 600, also an awesome saw. Maybe they are made by the same factory? (Felco is also made in Korea.)
The price is right, but the name is wrong... /sarcasm
i doubt it. You can get the corona at most hardware stores
Tree saw is super important where we ride dirt bikes (Hawaii jungle). I always have my Corona saw!
@@slyfox4564 that means nothing. it’s just clearly sold at a lot of places.
i wish he would have included the Felco since this is my favorite saw.
Thanks for another great hand saw comparison.
It would have been interesting to see how a Fiskars saw would have compared. I own about 10 of the fiskars hand saws and have been using them for well over 20+ years. Having one in each tractor and vehicle is very handy.
Fiskars = Gerber. They offer various cutting implements, but they own the Gerber brand and just rebrand Fiskars products as Gerber sometimes without even changing the design/colors.
Fiskers garden tools are top notch. My Fiskers Billhook and hatchet are beasts!
I got a fiskars after breaking the tip off my silky. I'd say its not quite as good as the silky
I've used the Fiskars and I own a few Coronas... I'd gladly have 2 of the Coronas instead of 1 Fiskars and the way theyre priced thats about right. Performance wise the Corona wins, no doubt in my mind.
@@alexshepherd4469yeah but it's a lot easier to fork over fiskars money than silky money
Thank you for all the great content. It's immensely useful and the price can't be beat.
You are welcome!
I have an old non-folding Corona saw of this basic design. Had it almost 20 years and its still a beast.
Fantastic work!
It would be really cool to see a bench chisel comparison. From the cheapest HF woodworking chisel to an expensive hand made Japanese chisel.
Your fairness in the various tests you do makes your results and conclusions far better than the other testers. Thank you!
You are welcome!
I bought a Corona about 8 years ago and I have tested a ton of handsaws working in conservation and I'd agree it's a step above the rest. And the curve of the blade allows it to really do the work on pull strokes best. I have a Gerber and it honestly feels like a cheap toy..it sits in the truck as a backup if I lose the Corona. I agree with this guy! Great review
I absolutely love this channel this guy only tells the truth !!!!!! Keep the videos coming!
Thanks, will do!
Something that I discovered recently that is really needed is a scissor and bottle jack test. These are the most common types of jacks found in cars to change tires in a pinch due to their light weight and compact size. They are also much more affordable than the more popular rolling type of jacks.
Judging by their apparently well earned reputation of being on the sketchy side, it would be really interesting to see just how well they stack up against testing since they serve an emergency type service.
Thanks for sharing!
Another great showdown. I’ve been a fan of Silky for a while now but the Corona saw is cheaper than a replacement blade for the Silky. So I think I’ll be swapping allegiance.
Thank you.
Thank you for the very thorough and very methodical benchmark.
You are welcome!
This is the best channel on TH-cam I love your videos! So helpful!! I’d love to see an updated pliers one as a lot of other brands have updated their pliers and cutters over the past couple years
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
I do not use any of the tools you review more than 5 times a year, yet these videos are still extremely useful and packed full of fun! Thank you so much for being an amazing, reliable youtube!
Glad you like them!
My mother has a non-folding version of the Samurai with a more pistol style grip and belt sheath she bought a few years ago from Amazon. It's been great for pruning small limbs and even some 3"-4" branches. It's still very sharp. :)
We have one for 2 years so far for pruning very good saw
@@ioanniskonovesis3438 Agreed. Well worth the money. Especially when properly cared for. :)
Yep, have used one for years and love it. When it comes to a folding saw I use the Silky saw, another Japanese saw.
@@jamesb3092 The Japanese are the masters of steel IMO. Having a good Japanese hand saw in your tool arsenal doesn't hurt. :)
@@Slane583 100% agree! I do some hobby woodworking and I use all Japanese handsaws, very happy with them and the cutting teeth on those saws are very close to the same as are on the Samurai and Silky saws.
thanks for this. i like that fujiwara because its one of the most affordable yet finished near the top of all the tests. you've made my selection an informed one.
You are welcome!
Another great and useful video. Thanks for your continued dedication to doing all these comparison videos 👍
Thanks and you are welcome!
I love my silky. Best saw I’ve ever used.
It is indeed a great saw! Thank you
@@ProjectFarm just ordered the Corona to see how that does for my use. Thanks for the reviews.
Great work.
I was hoping for a test on how hard it is to pull those saws since I'd rather take 15 easy pulls vs 10 hard pulls to cut the same piece of wood.
Thanks for the constructive feedback
Also tooth design can benefit different hardness of wood. If your cutting hardwoods you don’t want large aggressive teeth. But if your in softwood the larger teeth will help much more.
geez, JS, this 73yr old 100lb female with 12m/cycle,+roofing,car crashes would never admit to that...gimme my 3ft bowsaw& silky to conquer all...
I knew I wasn’t crazy! Thank you for the Vid! Yes, the Corona saw is a beast! Been using the same one around the house for 5 years! fallen branches and such. Amazing saw!
Thanks for sharing.
You're so thorough with these videos i was really surprised to see no results for 'best oil filter'. Seems like a big one! Keep up the awesome content Todd!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
Would you consider testing out shower filters and sink filters? I appreciate how thorough you are in your testing of products.
Thank you for the suggestion!
What the hell is a shower filter? I’ve never heard of such a thing
@@andyh9382 Me 2🤔
@@andyh9382 You attach them to your shower faucet then you attach your shower head, the water will then be filtered for you to shower in. Chemicals in your tap water like chlorine can have a negative effect on your skin and hair health.
@@andyh9382 I think he means for the drain? Like a sink-shroom to keep the hair out of the drains?
I got the corona last year for camping after watching a bunch of comparison vids and reviews. Didn't know it would rank so high against the silky and ninja, but I guess I'm not surprised, it does cut really well.
Yup
I use a folding hand saw every day for work and it's good to see my choice of Corona was confirmed by your tests. Love the channel and keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the feedback.
I was in the market for a hand saw like these. This video I found was very timely and helpful. Thank you.
You are welcome!
I don’t know if counts, but Milwaukee makes a folding handsaw in the Drywall section of Home Depot. It has a button to release the blade and it’s works mostly all Sawzall blades.
It’s like $30 and has been a lifesaver in my job, especially when the battery power sawzall goes down. 10/10 recommend to anyone to keep in their toolbox.
I'll test it in round 2 if there's enough interest. Thank you
You’re welcome. Love the videos and keep it up!
@@ProjectFarm please add a Fiskars saw to round two as well... I was bummed not to see one in thus lineup. Nevertheless, excellent video as always!!!
This is a good apples-apples comparison on these. I've been a Silky fan for a while, surprised to see it bested like it was! Having said that, one of the nice things about Silky is you can buy a saw from them in a huge variety of sizes, shapes, and tooth-per-inch setups. The TPI affects the cutting speed and (inversely) smoothness of cut.
Thank you for sharing!
I think if he had gone with anything bigger than the Pocketboy with the straight blade, the Silky would have come out on top. Notice that it is quite a bit smaller than the others, with a straight edge. That curve makes a big difference. And, they will last longer.
@@boomstickman71 his cutting efficiency rig kept the stroke length constant across all of the saws. Agreed that his hand-test would be biased towards a longer saw blade.
Nice test sequence, well
thought out. Ill stick to a saw with motor for my projects. Thank you.
Bought the Corona saw after I finished your video. Got it today, cuts like a dream. Best saw ever.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm very impressed by the Samurai brand. I have a fixed blade version I climb with. For a folding saw my go to (which wasn't tested) is an ARS GR-17. Maybe for an upcoming video you could test fixed blade pruning saws; ARS, Samurai, Corona, Silky, Fanno etc.
Fiskars wasn't tested either.
Thank you for this awesome video. It answers a lot of my questions and the quality is awesome.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Thanks for the great videos! I would love to see you test bench top planers.
There are three channels I always look forward to weekly and yours is definitely one of them. There is a variation of this type of saw where you take a 1/2” or 3/4” aluminum tube and attach a sawzall blade to it. Supposed to be ultra light for backpacking and such. The Milwaukee carbide sawzall blades are what I saw was popular for that. Would be interesting to see how it stacks up.
Thank you!!
What are the other two channels?
@@Greg_Chock torque test channel and corporals corner.
Product testing idea: road flares, hazard triangles, etc. Just a thought.
Thumbs up and thanks for testing and posting!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Another great, well thought out video. I keep a Corona saw in the truck and the atv and am very happy with them
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I was thinking of buying a pruning saw for my teardrop camper. Perfect timing!
Thanks!
Very interesting, would love to see how they wear over time!
Great point! Thank you
Thanks for saving me money. I bought a Corona handsaw a few years back for pruning/camping, and was very impressed. But I thought I might be even happier with the highly-respected Silky and you've dispelled that notion.
Great to hear!
perfect timing i was needing to get one this spring thank you keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
I work as a gardener and arborist. I carry the bahco in my pocket at all times. I picked it based in the fact it fits very well, it doesn't waste any space, and it seemed like the best quality option in price range. I'm very happy with its performance! I dont think many of these saws would pass my pocket test either 😅
Thanks for sharing.
Bahco Laplanders are not the best but they are probably the toughest. Thin blades buckle and snap and that's no fun when you are miles away from a hardware store.
Silky Pocketboy is your friend!
yeah bahco isn't the "best" for everything but it's the perfect middle ground saw, and the blade can fold in half without breaking where a silky will snap if you accidentally bend it pretty quickly....... Bahco is what I'd carry for hiking/camping and in cold weather, it's tooth design is meant mostly for firewood, being, dry wood, and it cuts on the push AND pull where the other saws just have all the teeth on the pull only. There are advantages of bow-saw style blades like the bahco a lot of people don't realize.
namely: it uses your muscles more evenly so you fatigue slower, it might not be the sharpest but it actually has the thinnest and strongest blade of carbon steel and thinner = less wood to cut to get through wood, and also if you have a little needle file (1 dollar) you can actually sharpen a bahco by hand with no specialized tools, where impulse-hardened saw brands are great, but cannot really be resharpened (they technically can but only with expensive, precision files, multiple angles, braces, and are much harder to do and can only be resharpened around 1-2 times maximum, for all intents they are disposable).
And if you don't want to resharpen well, bahco replacement blades are a hell of a lot cheaper than a silky
I prefer and own the Corona, but have heard nothing but good things about the Bahco
Definitely something to be said about a durable tool like that Bahco. I haven't had the Corona suffer any damage yet as I am careful with it but I don't think it would hold up as well in any sort of accidental abuse.
Great test! I own a longer, fixed blade Corona saw and I love it. If I was using it daily though, I bet it wouldn't last as long as a Silky. It just seems like it is more solid and durable.
All my trail/camping/off-roading "pruning" saws are Silky: KatanaBoy (500mm blade -- the SHORTEST blade KatanaBoy available), BigBoy (360mm blade) and GomBoy (240mm blade). All curved blades and XL teeth. Even though the Silky here in this test-video didn't do as well as the Corona, I chose Silky because of their consistently high owner-ratings, they DO cut well/quickly and seem well-made for long-life...and have replaceable blades when/if the original blade ever dulls (if you only use it occasionally, it will stay sharp for YEARS).
The KatanaBoy is kept in my Jeep (to remove occasional downed tress blocking trails (no, did not want to carry gas/electric chain-saw for a couple of reasons) and the GomBoy for hiking/camping ("bushcraft") use: Smallest/lightest of the 3 yet still handles larger diameter trees/firewood. The in-between size BigBoy could also be used for 4x4 trail-clearing.
Expensive, yes (especially the KatanaBoy models!), but in cases like this I apply the "Buy Once, Cry Once" principle. And I don't think any other brand would be THAT much better (even IF "better") for me to have bought them instead of my 3 Silkys, though likely they'd be WAY cheaper. Silky offers a number of models so there's probably a saw for just about anyone's needs...but I don't think ANYONE makes anything like the Silky KatanaBoy series...so it you want/need a "serious" saw like those, it HAS be be a Silky.
-- BR
Yep, I have two of the Corona saws and am impressed with how well they cut
Thanks for sharing!
@@ProjectFarm your channel is fantastic. Thanks for doing what you do.
I was about to recommend the Samurai and you never disappoint! I love the Samurai!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback.
I have a Samurai (non-folding) and it's a solid, comfortable, and ergonomic saw.
Great feedback on the Samurai!
Guessing the Corona's gunna do real well!!!
You are right! Thank you
Great video that provides good information to the people before deciding to buy it. You did amazing reviews. Keep it up!
Thanks, will do!