Just fyi, Silky saws are designed to cut on the pull stroke, which helps to not bend the blade. I tied a yellow piece of chord in the lanyard hole of my Outback to make it easier to find when I set it down among leaves, needles and such. Good for you for trying new and different things.
Thanks for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It was a great time learning a new tool and getting to do so alongside my father. Happy trails!
I own the slightly bigger Gomboy and I love it. The Outback grip feels really nice and it really works well for sawing firewood quickly and efficiently. Combined with a backpackable Hultafors axe and a newly acquired Light My Fire fireknife (which is basically a slightly nicer looking Mora with a firesteel as a bonus), my trinity of campfire tools feels complete and easy to take anywhere for a quick getaway. They also happen to look really nice together. If I had to nitpick a bit about the saw, I would have liked a lock in the folded position and a slightly more attractive case, but other than that I really like it a lot.
From South Africa... this is South Africa... we don't have stuff like that... only Mass-mart (owned by wallmart) cheap Chinese stuff... BWAWAHWAWA SNIFF SNIFF 😢
That's a fantastic trio, Christian! What a feeling to be able to just grab your bag and go, knowing you've got everything you need to start fire in any condition. And agreed, the case feels a bit cheap. I've seen a number of Silky aficionados toting these leather sheaths around which I may do in time to avoid the plastic clunking: amzn.to/3uroCXP What size Hultafors do you have? I have a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest which has been fantastic fun to bring on outdoor adventures.
Originally when I was gonna get a Silky folding saw, I was gonna get the PocketBoy, but it wasn't available on Amazon at that time in my price range, so I went with the F180 Pro and I am happy with it. It cuts well, gets the job done, fits in my pocket, has lasted through plenty of use since I got it June 2021. I even used it in Winter.
When I got into bushcraft, I started out with cheaper folding saws from our Canadian Tire store (I'm in Canada). Both didn't cut like the Silky brand. Both had something go wrong, like one of them the pin holding the locking button on fell out. Just a simple pin stuck in the hole. Didn't take alot of time for this to happen. Anyway, I finally decided to try one that many TH-cam bushcrafter were using and say was so great. They weren't wrong. I got the F180 Pro, which fits in my pocket. Nice!!! Then later, I wanted one for cutting wide trees, so I got the Silky BigBoy Pro. I love it. Cuts the bigger trees well and is even good for cutting the branches that are low on a tree or up higher when I don't want to be bending down or crouching or have to stand on something to reach a higher branch. I won't go back to other folding saws now. I even bought a second F180 Pro as a back up if I loss or somehow break the first one.
Have you tried, or do you think switching the blade to a pocketboy curve would work? Just asking cuz i have the pocketboy curve so if i could just buy the blade, would be nice!
It’s a super old stainless steel MSR kettle that I don’t think is in production anymore. It was an awesome thrift store score from when I was 17. Still holding up!
I have tried using carpenters saw, lumber bow saws, etc. And for some reason I keep having a problem cutting with them. I do have things a bit different with how my muscle, tenant, nerves are, so it likely has something to do with that making me push/pull the saws in a way that it don't dig in right. But these folding saws, I haven't got a problem cutting with. I have the Silky F180 Pro & BigBoy Pro. They are awesome!
Heck yeah, Kachiri! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Silky! I also felt like they cut so smoothly and are so easy to use. It was a great time testing this as my first adventure into using a bushcraft saw. I’ve loved using it since making this video, especially down by the Mississippi River for fires and small camp projects. ☺️
To be honest, I was stuck between those two for a long time as well. Since I only wanted to do one, I went with this one due to the size and my specific needs. I’m rarely processing larger wood by hand saw and wanted something to bring down smaller logs that I could use to sustain a small fire or open up the world to bushcrafts that require precision cuts. The smaller one made sense and fit nicely in my pack so I could bring it making the option available but also not feel bad if I didn’t use it. If you’re processing slightly larger wood, the gomboy would be a perfect fit and would allow you to do bigger logs. TBH, I think I’m a perfect world a person owns both haha! But sometimes a person just has to choose one so I went with the little guy.
Instead of trying to drive the "y" branch into hard, and perhaps frozen, ground, you might consider using a sacrificial straight stake to make the hole so that light tapping is all that is required to insert the the "y" branch. Also, hammering with the axe handle is probably never a great idea. At that point, a wooden baton is probably the best option. There is a learning curve to everything, so don't be discouraged. Anyway, accidentally ran across your channel researching something else (your Snow Peak cutlery set came up in my suggestions while I was watching videos on the MKM Mercury Manga 6) and have since watched a half dozen or so of your videos. Nicely produced and informative.
Hey, T.H. Cone, I appreciate the heck out of your thoughts and pro tips! I'm glad you've been enjoying the content. It's nice to have similar folks with interests in the great outdoors and the tools that make us better in it!
@@milotash Well, "pro tips" is way overstating it. Just a hobbyist like yourself. The only difference between you and me is that I am substantially older so I have spent more time outside. You live and you learn, eh? Keep having fun out there. Enjoy your weekend.
You did very well. I have a Silky Big Boy that I got for yard work and have ended up using to build several fairly large woodworking projects. Keep those fine teeth away from nails. Replacement blades cost as much as the original saw.
It’s such a fun tool I’ve found myself doing the same and reaching for it for all sorts of projects. Thanks for the watch, Frank, and hope your Big Boy doesn’t have to go to the dentist again.
I'm non-binary but I do agree! It was a huge personal motivation to have more diverse representation in this field of content creation. Thank you for your kind comment, Scott and hope you continue to have fun outdoors!
Looks like a very competent saw. Thanks for the review and all the best for 2023.
Thank you Kev! Glad you enjoyed the review and cheers to 2023!
Just fyi, Silky saws are designed to cut on the pull stroke, which helps to not bend the blade. I tied a yellow piece of chord in the lanyard hole of my Outback to make it easier to find when I set it down among leaves, needles and such. Good for you for trying new and different things.
Thanks for your comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It was a great time learning a new tool and getting to do so alongside my father. Happy trails!
I own the slightly bigger Gomboy and I love it. The Outback grip feels really nice and it really works well for sawing firewood quickly and efficiently. Combined with a backpackable Hultafors axe and a newly acquired Light My Fire fireknife (which is basically a slightly nicer looking Mora with a firesteel as a bonus), my trinity of campfire tools feels complete and easy to take anywhere for a quick getaway. They also happen to look really nice together.
If I had to nitpick a bit about the saw, I would have liked a lock in the folded position and a slightly more attractive case, but other than that I really like it a lot.
From South Africa... this is South Africa... we don't have stuff like that... only Mass-mart (owned by wallmart) cheap Chinese stuff... BWAWAHWAWA SNIFF SNIFF 😢
That's a fantastic trio, Christian! What a feeling to be able to just grab your bag and go, knowing you've got everything you need to start fire in any condition.
And agreed, the case feels a bit cheap. I've seen a number of Silky aficionados toting these leather sheaths around which I may do in time to avoid the plastic clunking: amzn.to/3uroCXP
What size Hultafors do you have? I have a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest which has been fantastic fun to bring on outdoor adventures.
@@milotash Ever throw your axe?
Originally when I was gonna get a Silky folding saw, I was gonna get the PocketBoy, but it wasn't available on Amazon at that time in my price range, so I went with the F180 Pro and I am happy with it. It cuts well, gets the job done, fits in my pocket, has lasted through plenty of use since I got it June 2021. I even used it in Winter.
When I got into bushcraft, I started out with cheaper folding saws from our Canadian Tire store (I'm in Canada). Both didn't cut like the Silky brand. Both had something go wrong, like one of them the pin holding the locking button on fell out. Just a simple pin stuck in the hole. Didn't take alot of time for this to happen. Anyway, I finally decided to try one that many TH-cam bushcrafter were using and say was so great. They weren't wrong. I got the F180 Pro, which fits in my pocket. Nice!!! Then later, I wanted one for cutting wide trees, so I got the Silky BigBoy Pro. I love it. Cuts the bigger trees well and is even good for cutting the branches that are low on a tree or up higher when I don't want to be bending down or crouching or have to stand on something to reach a higher branch. I won't go back to other folding saws now. I even bought a second F180 Pro as a back up if I loss or somehow break the first one.
When you find something good that works, it’s great to have back ups of it!
Have you tried, or do you think switching the blade to a pocketboy curve would work? Just asking cuz i have the pocketboy curve so if i could just buy the blade, would be nice!
I hadn’t thought of trying the curve! I’ll have to give that a cut! Thanks for the suggestion shonnya!
hi, what kettle is it at 5:55? thanks!
It’s a super old stainless steel MSR kettle that I don’t think is in production anymore. It was an awesome thrift store score from when I was 17. Still holding up!
I have tried using carpenters saw, lumber bow saws, etc. And for some reason I keep having a problem cutting with them. I do have things a bit different with how my muscle, tenant, nerves are, so it likely has something to do with that making me push/pull the saws in a way that it don't dig in right. But these folding saws, I haven't got a problem cutting with. I have the Silky F180 Pro & BigBoy Pro. They are awesome!
Heck yeah, Kachiri! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Silky! I also felt like they cut so smoothly and are so easy to use. It was a great time testing this as my first adventure into using a bushcraft saw. I’ve loved using it since making this video, especially down by the Mississippi River for fires and small camp projects. ☺️
Can you recommend the pocket boy over the gomboy? Trying to decide which is best. Thank you.
To be honest, I was stuck between those two for a long time as well. Since I only wanted to do one, I went with this one due to the size and my specific needs. I’m rarely processing larger wood by hand saw and wanted something to bring down smaller logs that I could use to sustain a small fire or open up the world to bushcrafts that require precision cuts. The smaller one made sense and fit nicely in my pack so I could bring it making the option available but also not feel bad if I didn’t use it. If you’re processing slightly larger wood, the gomboy would be a perfect fit and would allow you to do bigger logs. TBH, I think I’m a perfect world a person owns both haha! But sometimes a person just has to choose one so I went with the little guy.
Instead of trying to drive the "y" branch into hard, and perhaps frozen, ground, you might consider using a sacrificial straight stake to make the hole so that light tapping is all that is required to insert the the "y" branch. Also, hammering with the axe handle is probably never a great idea. At that point, a wooden baton is probably the best option. There is a learning curve to everything, so don't be discouraged.
Anyway, accidentally ran across your channel researching something else (your Snow Peak cutlery set came up in my suggestions while I was watching videos on the MKM Mercury Manga 6) and have since watched a half dozen or so of your videos. Nicely produced and informative.
Hey, T.H. Cone, I appreciate the heck out of your thoughts and pro tips!
I'm glad you've been enjoying the content. It's nice to have similar folks with interests in the great outdoors and the tools that make us better in it!
@@milotash Well, "pro tips" is way overstating it. Just a hobbyist like yourself.
The only difference between you and me is that I am substantially older so I have spent more time outside. You live and you learn, eh? Keep having fun out there.
Enjoy your weekend.
I think you did great !!
Thank you Glenn! Lots of learning to go!
i want one for the kitchen. loaf bread, packages,salmon steaks.....
Heck yeah, now that's getting real in the kitchen!
You did very well. I have a Silky Big Boy that I got for yard work and have ended up using to build several fairly large woodworking projects. Keep those fine teeth away from nails. Replacement blades cost as much as the original saw.
It’s such a fun tool I’ve found myself doing the same and reaching for it for all sorts of projects. Thanks for the watch, Frank, and hope your Big Boy doesn’t have to go to the dentist again.
The whole "intense" vs. "in tent" thing had be loling 🤣
Thank goodness someone finds me funny 🤦
That looks nice! I wonder if it'd be worth replacing my hand chainsaw with🤔
Honestly it could be. The chain one is so compact though which is such a win.
cutting stuff you can break lol
lol Adam, I should sure could but I wanted to test out a Silky for the first time and I got to do just that! A great first experience!
It's nice to see more women doing bushcraft! 👍
I'm non-binary but I do agree! It was a huge personal motivation to have more diverse representation in this field of content creation. Thank you for your kind comment, Scott and hope you continue to have fun outdoors!
@@milotash I don't know what non-binary is, but there's nothing wrong with being a woman.