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Corporals Corner do you think the laplander would be closer in performance if it was new? I'm sure the silky would still cut faster because, well, it's a silky. Just curious how much closer it would be with a new Laplander. After a year, what do you think? Thanks for the review
I bought the gomboy because of this video and man, on the pull that thing eats wood for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and comes back for dessert. Thank you for your service and info OUTSTANDING.
Thanks for the no-nonsense videos. For someone who’s transitioning from car “glamping” to learning actual survival skills and homesteading, this channel is great. Thanks for putting emphasis on the basics like the 4W’s and taking the time to show your knowledge of knots, and thoroughly explaining what you’re doing and why. No fancy editing or music, just like what it’s like in the woods. You’re a great teacher and thanks again for imparting your knowledge! Cheers from cold as hell Canada. Subscribed and hit that bell.
Excellent review. I have had a Silky saw for about 12 years, now I have about four of them, I think they are the best out there. I currently use the Gomboy 240 with the curved blade, makes even more of a difference, pulls the wood right into the teeth.
I just got my Gomboy in the mail today. I ordered it after watching your video. The first thing I did was go outside and try it out. This saw is outstanding. Thanks for doing the video because it saved me from wasting money on a piece of junk.
We have these here in Canada at Lee Valley. $60.00 CAD or $46.00 USD. I've carried an 18 inch bow saw since 1970 whenever in the woods. Tucked between the bottom of my pack and sleeping bag. This one looks fairly compact to carry so will get one soon and can pass it on to my grandkids in a few years. I use varsol or turpentine to clean sap off and oil with CLP. I've used similar small saws occassionaly, but this is much better. Thanks a million for taking the time to do the demo. Cheers.
Some sort of solvent is crucial for cleaning the teeth out after cutting fat wood. A brass brush like what you would use for cleaning guns is useful too...
That Silky's a weapon. I watched your video on making your own bucksaw, and am in the middle of this process. It's hard to keep up to the corporal ! Outstanding !
Good video and good points made buddy :) You might want to unscrew the nut & bolt, apply a bit of grease and tighten the bolt down firmly. This will prevent the bolt from loosening up over time. It can happen. If you mostly cut softer wood then the 7.5 and 8 teeth per 30mm is great. The Ultra Accel is a great saw.
We must find a reason for Survival Russia to visit Corporal's Corner in the US ...or Corporal's Corner to visit Survival Russia in Russia ..can you imagine that.! ..what a collab.
That vice technique is excellent - I learned something.. I was once holding a branch with a (leather-gloved) hand, cutting with my Silky Zubat. The saw jumped the kerf and landed on my thumb. No permanent damage, but It took an easy hour for it to stop bleeding. Silky saws are sharp.
I will be teaching the vice technique to my Scouts. Good note about the saw jumping and kicking your hand. That has happened to me on a campout. Cut kept opening up and bleeding during the trip.
You can sharpen some with a file. But not the ones hardened on the tip of the teeths. You probably could do it with a small flat diamond file. But I don't know if something like that exists. Silky Sharpening File
Thank you for that review. I have the Laplander now, and have been wanting to upgrade to the Silky Saw, but was unsure of which one to get. You answered all my questions, and Now I'll be getting the Silky Gomboy 240.
I watched this when you first published it. It took some time and contemplation but I ordered a Silky Gomboy 240 to test against my Bahco Laplander, I now carry the Gomboy in my pack. Thanks for the review.
I’ve been considering purchasing the Silky and you showed some good reasons to go ahead and get one. Thanks for showing the useful holding technique with the calf and back of quad. Very useful!
Great move. Picked up a Silky Big Boy in 2009 for working in the woodlot and around the homestead. I was really tired of saws that didn't last. After pruning apple trees in an orchard and working for a city's forestry department. I had experienced too many failures. I bought a Fanno 13" fixed saw and then theSilky Big Boy and a Silky Pocket Boy for small work. Wonderful tools. Enjoy
Well, Corporal's Corner, that's some very, very compelling evidence, and you're the first I've ever seen use the "plumbers' vice". Thank you for both valuable lessons, as well as yet another excellent reason to love Lee Valley (where Canadians go for all things awesome, including Silkies)!
36 years spending time in the outdoors and iv never thought to hold a log with my leg like that. Your the man Corporal! I bent my laplander last week. Lasted 5 years, so can't complain. Was guna get another laplander, but I so need one of them Silky saws. Thanks and take care brotha
So i found this channel looking for a modern alice pack style pack, saw your helicon tex matilda pack review and I still use your reviews as a base line for my equipment decisions. The way you explain equipment just makes sense to me better than most. I hope things look up for your channel soon.
The difference in results was so night and day, there was no need for any additional demonstrations. Corporal Corner, you literally enrich all of our lives by just exposing us to even the smallest snapshots of your own. I'm glad your channel is growing, and we'll support you every step of the way. Thank you!
After watching CC use the Silky 170 I was hooked.. I bought it /£32..Took it on a trip and was amazed by it's performance.. Love it. Thanks CC for making me aware of it.. Merry Christmas bro 👌 👍
Ive been looking for a saw best suited for me. You've sold me on the Gomboy for my pack, much like the Arcturus thermal tarp and soon to be delivered four season Ecotek sleeping pad(sleeping on the ground hurts more than it used to). Took a minute searching through comments to find which blade configuration was used in the video, but I did find it. Medium. I've watched your videos for years, found them a good way to help me expand on skills once I returned from Iraq. But this being my first time commenting. Fantastic work. Charlie Mike. Thank you for your service.
Looks awesome saw this video 2 years ago. A good hand saw boss. Thanks for your time and insight on saw , I had a Corona hand saw when I was a landscaper many years ago
I dont know how you bent a Tomboy unless your using it like a crazy man. Ive had one for about 6 years and use it for firewood at least once a week every week and it is still in great shape. But then again I’m not using my Gomboy to baton with either. I don’t understand some of the ridiculous expectations some folks have…take care of a tool and it will take care of you.
Yes I'm a Silky guy myself, 500, F180 X2, BIG Boy 2000. Great saws, that 500 man is an Ork slayer. Gotta love that impulsed hardened steel. Thanks for the video
Outstanding demonstration! Cutting that big log down by the creek was quite impressive... It’s gonna be my next saw for sure. Thanks for another great clip! 👍
Am fixing to order one. I've got one I acquired at Walmart, but it's nowhere near as good as that one. When I bought it I was in a hurry and didn't really check out other saws. You have some great information on your channel. So if the silky gomboy 240 is on your Amazon page, then that's where I'm going to get it from. Thank you for your service and for the great information you give on here.
Awesome review corporal, I’ve never used the silkys. Only the baco or fiskers folding saws. Everyone I know that uses silkys seem to love them. Another quality video mate. Cheers.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was pleasantly surprised with my first Silky’s performance, and still smile whenever I use one! They are amazing tools. Silky saws cut amazingly well, and with little effort. The cut is surprisingly smooth and straight, and you can cut very thin slices from trees. Need a coaster or wooden trivet? No problem! Silky makes many sizes of saws, with teeth from fine to extra large. My go-to saw for branches and small trees, is my BIGBOY 2000, extra-large teeth. I carry it in the Silky sheath, on a belt. It is long enough, to reach higher brances. Another BIGBOY 2000, stays in my truck - for trees blocking a road. For my Ribz front pack, I carry the lightweight Silky F180, large teeth. I just got a Katanaboy 500; that saw is a beast! The biggest tree I’ve dropped with the Katanaboy, was over a foot in diameter. And that saw is so long, you can reach high branches; one of the benefits of a folding saw. I buy direct from Japan, on eBay: best prices and worth the shipping time. You can get replacement blades, should you ever need one. Someone on TH-cam, showed how tough the Laplander blade was: and indeed, it would be difficult to break. The Silkys blades can bend or break, if you don’t use proper pull-saw technique. I never have bent any of mine, but wouldn’t be surprised if I did - someday. I’d just straighten it, and keep cutting. The vastly improved cutting of the Silkys, is well worth the short time - to get used to the cutting stroke. The BIGBOY 2000’s extra-large teeth, will sometime catch on small bushes - but it was intended for larger wood. If you want a Silky for more detail oriented bushcraft chores, you may want to consider a smaller saw, with medium teeth. Best of luck!
Nice, concise review. I just got my Gomboy 210 today. Also comes with fitted case, great for my RV. My Dad used to say, "when you you cut your own wood, you warm yourself twice". But at my age, I want more warmth from the fire than cutting the firewood.........
I like the laplander for chores around the camp, and basic woodworking. if I'm going to cut up firewood for the winter I'm going to need a lot more than 9 and 1/2 in hand saw. I'm also going to build a stand for cutting logs. And I'm sure you weren't testing a five-year-old laplander against a brand-new silky.
That was a really good wood retention technique you used, it was very secure and as you said, it kerps the saw away from you, many thanks for sharing. I'm waiting for new stocks of the Silky Gomboy Curve Outback Saw so that I can add it to my Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet and Mora Companion Heavy Duty Stainless knife. The 240mm Silky works better and faster whilst burning fewer calories, which make it ideal for processing sufficient stocks of the right sized wood for tent stove and/or campfire. The Silky BigBoy 2000 Outback Saw makes an excellent pairing with a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, being compact, lightweight and extremely capable.
Fully agree with the Silky saw. Haven’t tried the 240. I got the Gomboy 300 and was immediately impressed. I did an impromptu saw comparison on my FB with 3 other saws and it was Gomboy all the way. Thanks for the great vid.
Great video. The comparison between the two convinced me that I need to get a silky. I’m getting older too. Life isn’t as easy as it once was. I love all of your videos. It’s one of my favorite and trusted channels. Semper Fi
You're one of the few that with a brief explanation shows a tool is only good when the person using it knows how to use it and understand its design requirements.
I have carried a Bahco Laplander for years, they are currently from £17 to £25 in the UK, it fits in my pocket no problem. The Silky Gomboy 240 is about £40 in the UK with replacement blades at about £30. Excellent review, as I get older and want to stay outdoors I think it is time to try one out.
Yeah brother, Ive been using a Gomboy for some years now and my first blade is still top notch. I’d say ive had mine 5-6 years and use it at least once a week to cut firewood. The blade still cuts like it did new. Also the cuts compaired to the laplander are so much smoother. Its like the cut edge feels polished, from the quality of the blade.
Silky is the way to go for sure. We have used the fool out of ours and it still works great. Good demonstration and I like the plumbers vice you did. Will have to try that. I work construction but never saw it done in the past. Keep up the good work. Subscribed! Terry
Sir, I moved to the silky saw a while back too! I have a long way to go before I can even get near to your expertise but I am moving in the right direction. Thanks again.
Thanks for drawing my attention to silky saws, since watching your videos, and lowering of restrictions have jumped back into nature, so good, back into hiking but as a former gardener I had never come across silky saws as not sold in my state, will order one online next week, keep up the awesome videos, Daz. From Australia. Keep well
I was wondering when you were going to make the switch.. I have a big boy. Absolutely love it! I also bought a sheath and an extra blade. Yes they are a bit pricey, but you are going to pay for quality.
Hey corporal I am from Denmark and I am in love with your videos and I want to go to the army when I am 18 you really inspire me to think out of the box and I have learned stuff from you so thank you very very much keep up the good work
Hi Shawn. I just re-watched this old video. I seems like you have switched back to the Baccho saw. Is this the case?? Of course the obvious question is; if so, why?? I have heard that the Silky blades are harder and more likely to break. Love to hear your opinion on the subject. Thanks.
I love saws that cut on the pull! Bought a Japanese hand saw as a young carpentry / fine woodworking student. The best type of saw cuts on the pull versus the push! Love love love! I used that japanese hand saw to cut everything! Very efficient. I love a tool that is elegant and works well.
Just found your channel and subbed, this is my 1st comment, love the cutting speed but what sold me was the ferro rod demonstration on the back spine of the saw, just get your tinder bundle together and a few sparks later, you have fire.
Thanks for posting this! I had been trying to figure out which folding saw to get to take with me on camping trips when I came across your video. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Silky Gomboy.
Wicked nice induction hardened teeth. Lots of kerf to shed sawdust. Cut a lot of electrical mechanical tubing using the plumbers vice. It teaches you balance. That gomboy looks very well made.
Thanks - I've just bought one of these (arrived yesterday), but not used it yet. Good to see a comparison from someone with more experience than me. I definitely think I made the right purchase after seeing your vid. Going for a camp this weekend - looking forward to trying it out.
the Bahco is a great saw, but you are right - Silky´s can cut the same wood with less effort, and are still faster. Thanx for confirming my own thoughts and exeriences!
It is all in the design of the teeth. I discovered Japanese wood saws when staying with a Japanese carpenrpter's family back in 1988. World of difference! Good review!
Nice review. I've used a Gomboy 240 for a couple of years coppicing trees in my 'food forest.' For my money it and a Boreal 21 bow saw are the perfect 1-2 combination for light duty wood work in a camping/survival environment.
You are correct sir. I recently and reluctantly switched out my Laplander for a Silky after trying out my friend’s Silky. The Silky is by far a superior folding saw. Now I’m thinking about getting the Big Boy 2000. You could do some serious shelter building with it and it would be much easier than using an axe. I think it’ll cut 8” to 10” logs (maybe larger) pretty easily.
Great saw, great vid. Also, with a Silky saw, you're able to articulate the blade past 180° to allowing for easier cutting all the way to the ground. Wasn't sure if you were aware of that feature. Carry on Corporal, Seper Fi.
Dear SIR, this is exactly my opinion! - All items you tell us, really work. This shows me, you are'nt just a movie-maker... Thank YOU for all your wonderful videos!! Great respekt, best wishes and good hunting! Hubert Gleiss & MaXL ( my loved dog, Alp. Dachsbracke ) Wegetal 1, A-3192 Hohenberg, Lower Austria
Nice! Another great use for that saw is something Lars from Survival Russia showed us; besides the ferro rod, you can also get sparks from the spine of that silky with a sharp stone. Of course the Laplander will do that too. 😉
Excellent choice corporal! I did tons of research before buying my Gomboy 240. I think for the money it is the best. As a backup, J have the 10inch Corona (red), which costs about $20 give or take, depending on where purchased. It is pretty fast at cutting also, but it doesn’t measure up to the Silky Gomboy 240.
Anything that saves your back is easily worth a few extra bucks, especially for older folks like me. I can't put my back into a crappy saw and expect to keep that up during a weekend camping trip, nevermind a survival scenario. I learned way back when I was in scouts that good gear is a lifesaver, and poor gear brings a ton of misery. Thanks again for another gem. Also, the body mechanics of the plumbers vice is within the "safe zone" of body mechanics, which is worth a lot, a lifesaver to anyone with bad shoulders or backs.
I feel like the gomboy, which I use in my yard and it's a beast, and the Bacho have different use cases with a lot of crossover and subjective preference. The fact probably is that the Bacho is a more reliable bushcraft tool in that it is less sharp but remains more the same over time and is more durable and less likely to break a blade out in the bush. The silky tho is unmatched with ease of cutting. If I know imma be cutting wood and that is a primary objective of the trip or job then the silky is the one. If the SHTF and I have to leave home with one wood cutting tool it prolly is the bacho
I'm 61yrs old now and times have changed me. Myself every tool has a purpose and each hike may require a different setup. I now carry either a Large knife (Essee Jungulus) or a machete (condor Village) with a Silky Gombo tied to it with paracord. I still carry a hip knife 4-5" for small choirs and my OLD Stainless OPENAL #8 pocket knife is for food process. Gives me choppers meant for chopping and processing tinder. A saw for easy log cutting and notch making without breaking a sweat. A knife for skinning to digging about, and a neck knife to eat a good day's meal. Yeah it's 3.5 pounds of weight....but the use I get and ease of life is worth the lugging about. Leave the axe/hatchet at home pair a Gomboy with a quality LARGE knife or Chopper...my favorite is the Condor Village machete at camp the Jungulus is for the hike about. You'll thank me later.
These saws have been getting a lot of attention for the last couple of years. I have the Silky Accel 240, which is very similar, but with large teeth. Great saw and makes easy work of cutting firewood when camping or trimming trees in my yard. These saws are hard to beat for the price.
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Corporals Corner do you think the laplander would be closer in performance if it was new? I'm sure the silky would still cut faster because, well, it's a silky. Just curious how much closer it would be with a new Laplander. After a year, what do you think? Thanks for the review
I bought the gomboy because of this video and man, on the pull that thing eats wood for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and comes back for dessert. Thank you for your service and info OUTSTANDING.
Had to get one. It costs me money watching you videos, lol.
Thanks for the no-nonsense videos. For someone who’s transitioning from car “glamping” to learning actual survival skills and homesteading, this channel is great. Thanks for putting emphasis on the basics like the 4W’s and taking the time to show your knowledge of knots, and thoroughly explaining what you’re doing and why. No fancy editing or music, just like what it’s like in the woods. You’re a great teacher and thanks again for imparting your knowledge! Cheers from cold as hell Canada. Subscribed and hit that bell.
Excellent review. I have had a Silky saw for about 12 years, now I have about four of them, I think they are the best out there. I currently use the Gomboy 240 with the curved blade, makes even more of a difference, pulls the wood right into the teeth.
Do you prefer the straight blade or the curved one?
How many years does one blade last for you? When do you have to switch
I just got my Gomboy in the mail today. I ordered it after watching your video. The first thing I did was go outside and try it out. This saw is outstanding. Thanks for doing the video because it saved me from wasting money on a piece of junk.
We have these here in Canada at Lee Valley. $60.00 CAD or $46.00 USD. I've carried an 18 inch bow saw since 1970 whenever in the woods. Tucked between the bottom of my pack and sleeping bag. This one looks fairly compact to carry so will get one soon and can pass it on to my grandkids in a few years. I use varsol or turpentine to clean sap off and oil with CLP. I've used similar small saws occassionaly, but this is much better. Thanks a million for taking the time to do the demo. Cheers.
Master Tracker sounds like you had 1 silky in your life, and it broke.
Tyvk, JayTee Hee! Much of my very best "outdoors" stuff is from there, so idk why it didn't for to me to try there 1st!
Could you use bees wax as a protector and lubricant ?
Some sort of solvent is crucial for cleaning the teeth out after cutting fat wood. A brass brush like what you would use for cleaning guns is useful too...
That Silky's a weapon.
I watched your video on making your own bucksaw, and am in the middle of this process. It's hard to keep up to the corporal !
Outstanding !
Good video and good points made buddy :) You might want to unscrew the nut & bolt, apply a bit of grease and tighten the bolt down firmly. This will prevent the bolt from loosening up over time. It can happen. If you mostly cut softer wood then the 7.5 and 8 teeth per 30mm is great. The Ultra Accel is a great saw.
You are the man. Thanks for all you do!
Lars recently did a video w/ that suggestion about the lubrication and how not to break the saws
Friction points loobed last longer than threadlock. I'm not aggressive just saying.
@@ianrfab24 Loctite keeps the nut from unscrewing. Lube keeps the pivot from binding, I use both on my silkys.
We must find a reason for Survival Russia to visit Corporal's Corner in the US ...or Corporal's Corner to visit Survival Russia in Russia ..can you imagine that.! ..what a collab.
That vice technique is excellent - I learned something.. I was once holding a branch with a (leather-gloved) hand, cutting with my Silky Zubat. The saw jumped the kerf and landed on my thumb. No permanent damage, but It took an easy hour for it to stop bleeding.
Silky saws are sharp.
I will be teaching the vice technique to my Scouts. Good note about the saw jumping and kicking your hand. That has happened to me on a campout. Cut kept opening up and bleeding during the trip.
I'm a working arborist at 61 years old. Been a silky user for many years. Best saws out there!
Good video and opinions Brother. Nothing beats a Silky. Ive used one for years and they still amaze me.
Do you have to sharpen them? If so how often?
@@samramirez9762 Nope. You can't sharpen them. You replace the blade eventually. It's easy.
You can sharpen some with a file. But not the ones hardened on the tip of the teeths. You probably could do it with a small flat diamond file. But I don't know if something like that exists.
Silky Sharpening File
Thank you for that review. I have the Laplander now, and have been wanting to upgrade to the Silky Saw, but was unsure of which one to get. You answered all my questions, and Now I'll be getting the Silky Gomboy 240.
Just bought my dad one. We use the big boy at work, best saws I’ve ever used
I watched this when you first published it. It took some time and contemplation but I ordered a Silky Gomboy 240 to test against my Bahco Laplander, I now carry the Gomboy in my pack. Thanks for the review.
Just picked one up because of this video and love it. Best saw I've ever used.
I’ve been considering purchasing the Silky and you showed some good reasons to go ahead and get one. Thanks for showing the useful holding technique with the calf and back of quad. Very useful!
Thanks Marcus Fenix! Im forsure going to buy one of these. Im extremely new to bushcraft and outdoors in general. I cant wait to get started!
Great move. Picked up a Silky Big Boy in 2009 for working in the woodlot and around the homestead. I was really tired of saws that didn't last. After pruning apple trees in an orchard and working for a city's forestry department. I had experienced too many failures. I bought a Fanno 13" fixed saw and then theSilky Big Boy and a Silky Pocket Boy for small work. Wonderful tools. Enjoy
Outstanding!
Thanks for all the comparison cutting between the saws. As alwsy explain exterme well. Thanks for all the work.
Well, Corporal's Corner, that's some very, very compelling evidence, and you're the first I've ever seen use the "plumbers' vice". Thank you for both valuable lessons, as well as yet another excellent reason to love Lee Valley (where Canadians go for all things awesome, including Silkies)!
36 years spending time in the outdoors and iv never thought to hold a log with my leg like that.
Your the man Corporal!
I bent my laplander last week. Lasted 5 years, so can't complain.
Was guna get another laplander, but I so need one of them Silky saws.
Thanks and take care brotha
The silky will bend/break faster then the bahco
So i found this channel looking for a modern alice pack style pack, saw your helicon tex matilda pack review and I still use your reviews as a base line for my equipment decisions. The way you explain equipment just makes sense to me better than most. I hope things look up for your channel soon.
The difference in results was so night and day, there was no need for any additional demonstrations. Corporal Corner, you literally enrich all of our lives by just exposing us to even the smallest snapshots of your own. I'm glad your channel is growing, and we'll support you every step of the way. Thank you!
another outstanding video. I have learned so much from this guy. being a beginner his videos are a great asset to me
After watching CC use the Silky 170 I was hooked.. I bought it /£32..Took it on a trip and was amazed by it's performance.. Love it. Thanks CC for making me aware of it.. Merry Christmas bro 👌 👍
Ive been looking for a saw best suited for me. You've sold me on the Gomboy for my pack, much like the Arcturus thermal tarp and soon to be delivered four season Ecotek sleeping pad(sleeping on the ground hurts more than it used to). Took a minute searching through comments to find which blade configuration was used in the video, but I did find it. Medium.
I've watched your videos for years, found them a good way to help me expand on skills once I returned from Iraq. But this being my first time commenting. Fantastic work. Charlie Mike. Thank you for your service.
I've had a Gomboy in my toolkit for years. Its an excellent saw. holds up well.
Looks awesome saw this video 2 years ago. A good hand saw boss. Thanks for your time and insight on saw , I had a Corona hand saw when I was a landscaper many years ago
Lars from Survival Russia also uses Silky saws almost exclusively and he hasn't had any issues. Great video sir!
@@QuantumMech_88 what do you do to bend a pull saw??? My guess is to use it incorrectly..
I dont know how you bent a Tomboy unless your using it like a crazy man. Ive had one for about 6 years and use it for firewood at least once a week every week and it is still in great shape. But then again I’m not using my Gomboy to baton with either. I don’t understand some of the ridiculous expectations some folks have…take care of a tool and it will take care of you.
Yes I'm a Silky guy myself, 500, F180 X2, BIG Boy 2000. Great saws, that 500 man is an Ork slayer. Gotta love that impulsed hardened steel. Thanks for the video
Outstanding demonstration! Cutting that big log down by the creek was quite impressive...
It’s gonna be my next saw for sure. Thanks for another great clip! 👍
The Silky Gomboy is the next piece of equipment that I am getting for my bug out bag! Been putting one together. Great tool! Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the bracing technique for cutting. I usually use my snowmobile but I’m going have to try that 😊❤️🇺🇸❄️☃️🛷⛺️
Ordering one right now on Amazon for $35 for my bugout / camping bag. They look like they work great. Thanks for the review Corporal.
Am fixing to order one. I've got one I acquired at Walmart, but it's nowhere near as good as that one. When I bought it I was in a hurry and didn't really check out other saws. You have some great information on your channel. So if the silky gomboy 240 is on your Amazon page, then that's where I'm going to get it from. Thank you for your service and for the great information you give on here.
Thanks Corporal! I was just in the market for a new saw! Your review sold me!
These Silky's are outstanding. I have two of them. They cut like a hot knife through butter.
I switched to silky about two years ago. I have the Big Boy 2000 and a few F180's. Just superb saws I'll never use anything eles. Great video. 👍
Awesome review corporal, I’ve never used the silkys.
Only the baco or fiskers folding saws.
Everyone I know that uses silkys seem to love them.
Another quality video mate.
Cheers.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was pleasantly surprised with my first Silky’s performance, and still smile whenever I use one! They are amazing tools.
Silky saws cut amazingly well, and with little effort. The cut is surprisingly smooth and straight, and you can cut very thin slices from trees. Need a coaster or wooden trivet? No problem!
Silky makes many sizes of saws, with teeth from fine to extra large.
My go-to saw for branches and small trees, is my BIGBOY 2000, extra-large teeth. I carry it in the Silky sheath, on a belt. It is long enough, to reach higher brances.
Another BIGBOY 2000, stays in my truck - for trees blocking a road. For my Ribz front pack, I carry the lightweight Silky F180, large teeth.
I just got a Katanaboy 500; that saw is a beast! The biggest tree I’ve dropped with the Katanaboy, was over a foot in diameter. And that saw is so long, you can reach high branches; one of the benefits of a folding saw.
I buy direct from Japan, on eBay: best prices and worth the shipping time. You can get replacement blades, should you ever need one.
Someone on TH-cam, showed how tough the Laplander blade was: and indeed, it would be difficult to break. The Silkys blades can bend or break, if you don’t use proper pull-saw technique. I never have bent any of mine, but wouldn’t be surprised if I did - someday. I’d just straighten it, and keep cutting. The vastly improved cutting of the Silkys, is well worth the short time - to get used to the cutting stroke.
The BIGBOY 2000’s extra-large teeth, will sometime catch on small bushes - but it was intended for larger wood. If you want a Silky for more detail oriented bushcraft chores, you may want to consider a smaller saw, with medium teeth.
Best of luck!
Nice, concise review. I just got my Gomboy 210 today. Also comes with fitted case, great for my RV. My Dad used to say, "when you you cut your own wood, you warm yourself twice". But
at my age, I want more warmth from the fire than cutting the firewood.........
I like the laplander for chores around the camp, and basic woodworking. if I'm going to cut up firewood for the winter I'm going to need a lot more than 9 and 1/2 in hand saw. I'm also going to build a stand for cutting logs. And I'm sure you weren't testing a five-year-old laplander against a brand-new silky.
That was a really good wood retention technique you used, it was very secure and as you said, it kerps the saw away from you, many thanks for sharing.
I'm waiting for new stocks of the Silky Gomboy Curve Outback Saw so that I can add it to my Gransfors Bruks Mini Hatchet and Mora Companion Heavy Duty Stainless knife.
The 240mm Silky works better and faster whilst burning fewer calories, which make it ideal for processing sufficient stocks of the right sized wood for tent stove and/or campfire.
The Silky BigBoy 2000 Outback Saw makes an excellent pairing with a Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe, being compact, lightweight and extremely capable.
Fully agree with the Silky saw. Haven’t tried the 240. I got the Gomboy 300 and was immediately impressed. I did an impromptu saw comparison on my FB with 3 other saws and it was Gomboy all the way. Thanks for the great vid.
Great video. The comparison between the two convinced me that I need to get a silky. I’m getting older too. Life isn’t as easy as it once was. I love all of your videos. It’s one of my favorite and trusted channels.
Semper Fi
You're one of the few that with a brief explanation shows a tool is only good when the person using it knows how to use it and understand its design requirements.
I have carried a Bahco Laplander for years, they are currently from £17 to £25 in the UK, it fits in my pocket no problem. The Silky Gomboy 240 is about £40 in the UK with replacement blades at about £30. Excellent review, as I get older and want to stay outdoors I think it is time to try one out.
Thank you Corporal, you had me at "as I get a bit older I just want things to be easier" lol. Good video as always.
Yeah brother, Ive been using a Gomboy for some years now and my first blade is still top notch. I’d say ive had mine 5-6 years and use it at least once a week to cut firewood. The blade still cuts like it did new. Also the cuts compaired to the laplander are so much smoother. Its like the cut edge feels polished, from the quality of the blade.
Vienas išėjimas i miška ir iš 240 patapo 210
I love the way the 240 can also lock into two positions. Great review of an awesome saw. Thanks 👍
Silky is the way to go for sure. We have used the fool out of ours and it still works great. Good demonstration and I like the plumbers vice you did. Will have to try that. I work construction but never saw it done in the past.
Keep up the good work. Subscribed!
Terry
Sir,
I moved to the silky saw a while back too! I have a long way to go before I can even get near to your expertise but I am moving in the right direction.
Thanks again.
Thanks for drawing my attention to silky saws, since watching your videos, and lowering of restrictions have jumped back into nature, so good, back into hiking but as a former gardener I had never come across silky saws as not sold in my state, will order one online next week, keep up the awesome videos, Daz. From Australia. Keep well
Wow!!! Adding to my kit. That Gomboy cut through in less than half the number strokes as the other saw. Excellent product review. Bravo.
Another one of your superb videos. I needed that reminder about the "plumber's vice." Many thanks!
Just ordered my one today after watching this. Thanks from Australia.
Hey mate, how has it faired on dry eucalyptus?
I was wondering when you were going to make the switch.. I have a big boy. Absolutely love it! I also bought a sheath and an extra blade. Yes they are a bit pricey, but you are going to pay for quality.
Another good video. I like how you don't disrespect the entry-level kit.
TY Corp. You have helped me make up my mind on a smaller field saw.
Hey corporal I am from Denmark and I am in love with your videos and I want to go to the army when I am 18 you really inspire me to think out of the box and I have learned stuff from you so thank you very very much keep up the good work
Hi Shawn. I just re-watched this old video. I seems like you have switched back to the Baccho saw. Is this the case?? Of course the obvious question is; if so, why?? I have heard that the Silky blades are harder and more likely to break. Love to hear your opinion on the subject. Thanks.
I love saws that cut on the pull! Bought a Japanese hand saw as a young carpentry / fine woodworking student. The best type of saw cuts on the pull versus the push! Love love love! I used that japanese hand saw to cut everything! Very efficient. I love a tool that is elegant and works well.
this review is just OUTSTANDING..!!!! to the point.. fantastic display of technique.. and a Great representation of both saws.. Thank you.!!!
Just found your channel and subbed, this is my 1st comment, love the cutting speed but what sold me was the ferro rod demonstration on the back spine of the saw, just get your tinder bundle together and a few sparks later, you have fire.
Thanks for posting this! I had been trying to figure out which folding saw to get to take with me on camping trips when I came across your video. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Silky Gomboy.
Wicked nice induction hardened teeth. Lots of kerf to shed sawdust. Cut a lot of electrical mechanical tubing using the plumbers vice. It teaches you balance. That gomboy looks very well made.
I have the Gomboy 170. Excellent saw. Small and compact. Does the job.
Thanks - I've just bought one of these (arrived yesterday), but not used it yet. Good to see a comparison from someone with more experience than me. I definitely think I made the right purchase after seeing your vid.
Going for a camp this weekend - looking forward to trying it out.
Update after using it?
I love mine! (Also a 240)
I landed trees with a diameter bigger then my leg.
But i mostly use it to keep my fishing spots nice and clean
That was OUTSTANDING!! Very memorable demonstration. Thanks sir.
the Bahco is a great saw, but you are right - Silky´s can cut the same wood with less effort, and are still faster. Thanx for confirming my own thoughts and exeriences!
Gomboy is a great saw. Went with the Super Accel 21 myself. Another great saw.
It is all in the design of the teeth. I discovered Japanese wood saws when staying with a Japanese carpenrpter's family back in 1988. World of difference! Good review!
They need to have this on the blade."The best saw blade in the world, proudly made in Japan".
Nice review. I've used a Gomboy 240 for a couple of years coppicing trees in my 'food forest.' For my money it and a Boreal 21 bow saw are the perfect 1-2 combination for light duty wood work in a camping/survival environment.
Conserving your all important time and energy - silky saws are a winner.
Thank you very much for this video. A practical example of how well the Gomboy works, ordered one through your link, great idea. Keep Broadcasting!!
You are correct sir. I recently and reluctantly switched out my Laplander for a Silky after trying out my friend’s Silky. The Silky is by far a superior folding saw. Now I’m thinking about getting the Big Boy 2000. You could do some serious shelter building with it and it would be much easier than using an axe. I think it’ll cut 8” to 10” logs (maybe larger) pretty easily.
Great saw, great vid. Also, with a Silky saw, you're able to articulate the blade past 180° to allowing for easier cutting all the way to the ground. Wasn't sure if you were aware of that feature. Carry on Corporal, Seper Fi.
Hi Corp, I also used a Bahco Laplander for a long time and seen you using the Silky. Once I seen how good it cuts I have also purchased one.
Yep great little saw , I’ve been packing one for a couple years now 👍👍
Dear SIR, this is exactly my opinion! - All items you tell us, really work. This shows me, you are'nt just a movie-maker... Thank YOU for all your wonderful videos!! Great respekt, best wishes and good hunting! Hubert Gleiss & MaXL ( my loved dog, Alp. Dachsbracke ) Wegetal 1, A-3192 Hohenberg, Lower Austria
Very cool! I liked the plumber's vice, and the sparks from the rod and saw! Thanks, sir!
Nice! Another great use for that saw is something Lars from Survival Russia showed us; besides the ferro rod, you can also get sparks from the spine of that silky with a sharp stone. Of course the Laplander will do that too. 😉
I just bought a lowes garden saw thinking it would do the same thing as the rest. Lesson learnt. Amozoning tomorrow.
Sir!I'm a POG, and have to admit that your tips are awesome. Thank you, Corporal!!!
Excellent choice corporal! I did tons of research before buying my Gomboy 240. I think for the money it is the best. As a backup, J have the 10inch Corona (red), which costs about $20 give or take, depending on where purchased. It is pretty fast at cutting also, but it doesn’t measure up to the Silky Gomboy 240.
Anything that saves your back is easily worth a few extra bucks, especially for older folks like me. I can't put my back into a crappy saw and expect to keep that up during a weekend camping trip, nevermind a survival scenario. I learned way back when I was in scouts that good gear is a lifesaver, and poor gear brings a ton of misery. Thanks again for another gem. Also, the body mechanics of the plumbers vice is within the "safe zone" of body mechanics, which is worth a lot, a lifesaver to anyone with bad shoulders or backs.
I feel like the gomboy, which I use in my yard and it's a beast, and the Bacho have different use cases with a lot of crossover and subjective preference. The fact probably is that the Bacho is a more reliable bushcraft tool in that it is less sharp but remains more the same over time and is more durable and less likely to break a blade out in the bush. The silky tho is unmatched with ease of cutting. If I know imma be cutting wood and that is a primary objective of the trip or job then the silky is the one. If the SHTF and I have to leave home with one wood cutting tool it prolly is the bacho
I like that term "plumber's vise" funny, and a good trick.
Perfect I’m getting into bushcrafting in Quebec winter never did it yet I think it’ll be ideal for me!
Great video.
I've been using a Silky Pocket 130 for a number of years now and like it a lot.
I'll have to get a Gomboy 240 now, for my long-term bag.
The steven seagal of the survival world. Youve just made my mind up on my next saw. Thanks for the review and great vid
Wow! Friggin amazing saw! Gonna pick one up. Thank you for the awesome tip. YOU ROCK!!!
This totally helped me decide between these two saws. thanks brother
I'm 61yrs old now and times have changed me. Myself every tool has a purpose and each hike may require a different setup. I now carry either a Large knife (Essee Jungulus) or a machete (condor Village) with a Silky Gombo tied to it with paracord. I still carry a hip knife 4-5" for small choirs and my OLD Stainless OPENAL #8 pocket knife is for food process. Gives me choppers meant for chopping and processing tinder. A saw for easy log cutting and notch making without breaking a sweat. A knife for skinning to digging about, and a neck knife to eat a good day's meal. Yeah it's 3.5 pounds of weight....but the use I get and ease of life is worth the lugging about. Leave the axe/hatchet at home pair a Gomboy with a quality LARGE knife or Chopper...my favorite is the Condor Village machete at camp the Jungulus is for the hike about. You'll thank me later.
I have been using a craftsman say for years and just purchased a silky pocketboy 170mm i am impressed with how well it works.
Thank You for your service sir and thank you for another great review.
Ditto. I will be getting a 240.
These saws have been getting a lot of attention for the last couple of years. I have the Silky Accel 240, which is very similar, but with large teeth. Great saw and makes easy work of cutting firewood when camping or trimming trees in my yard. These saws are hard to beat for the price.
O,e of the most honest r eviews seen in a while. Going to have to pick one up next time i have a chance.