Silky Katanaboy 650

[sethorly]

Has anyone had experience using one of these? I'm not sure the youtube reviews are entirely unbiased and I'd prefer to hear from someone who's used one a lot. They look incredible.

[Citizen H]

Not used one but carry a bahco Laplander, its size weight and price pleases me, Funky Prepper uses a larger version Silky Bigboy 354-36 360-7 Extra Large Teeth Folding saw its too large for my set up besides I hack and bust up wood rather than worry about neat piles of sawed logs. try google and see if theres any reviews,

Laters,

[yorkshirewolf]

I've used a few Silky saws, not sure on specific models, it was when i worked for a tree surgeon.

They're expensive but really, really good quality, seriously sharp and great for anything upto wrist size branches.

I wouldn't pay the extra for them now as it'd only be getting used for firewood, when it's for work and it has to be accurate and fast ok, but for firewood, they're a bit much.

Wear gloves if you get one though, one slip and they make a surprising mess of anything fleshy...

[sethorly]

I use a Bahco laplander and hatchet for firewood.

But I'm thinking bug out, not camping, so wood processing becomes vital imho.

The Katanaboy 650 is 650mm long, so it can be used to saw through pretty much any UK tree, especially as it cuts on the pull so doesn't need a frame attached to the business end.



That's not me btw

[Jamesey1981]

Just my opinion but if you're thinking for a bug out when you absolutely can't afford for your saw to let you down then don't buy a silky.
Don't get me wrong, they're fantastic saws, they cut clean and fast, there's a reason why a lot of tree surgeons use them.
I've not used the big ones, but I had one of the smaller ones, and yes it was better than my Laplander, but I bent it, and that was it, it was knackered and never cut without binding again. I went back to using the Laplander.
They're a great tool, and they're good for bushcrafting too, but they're just not robust enough for a survival kit.
The big one may be a bit tougher, but I doubt it, and the risk of bending a saw that long and only supported at one end is far too high for me personally to consider it.

Personally I would be thinking of a folding bow saw (either commercial or home made, with spare blades and a means of sharpening them) and a larger axe.

[sethorly]

Thanks Jamesey - that's a very valuable response to me. Shame it's too expensive to buy, play with and test for suitability.