Silky Saws...Nothing else compares...Ultimate Hand Saws

I'm thinking about picking up the Gomboy 300 (the largest one), does anyone have first hand experience?
 
1Tracker said:
How would these rate next to a Florian 'Root Saw'? I thought of getting one of those lately, but then this thread popped up.
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1Tracker,

I dont know about the florian but I do know that the Silky Root saw is amazing. Ive used it on quite a few roots. Are you actually going to be cutting roots?
 
Wabajack said:
I'm thinking about picking up the Gomboy 300 (the largest one), does anyone have first hand experience?
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My buddy has the Gomboy 300 and loves it. Dont forget to look at the Bigboys if its a large folder you want. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
 
No Norcal, I was thinking that it would be good on downed seasoned wood I found out in the bush. Burns better than the green stuff....But is tougher on the saw IME, or maybe the saw user GRIN! Florian makes some decent stuff for the commercial and home trades.
 
1Tracker said:
No Norcal, I was thinking that it would be good on downed seasoned wood I found out in the bush. Burns better than the green stuff....But is tougher on the saw IME, or maybe the saw user GRIN! Florian makes some decent stuff for the commercial and home trades.
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You probably want something a with a little longer blade length. Do you want a folder or fixed?
 
mymindisamob said:
I've mentioned Silky on a couple occasions on the forums. I carry a Pocketboy in my pack and Gomboys/Woodboys are always in my tool bags. The best damn folding saws hands down. I use them outdoors and I use them daily as a carpenter.
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I've also mentioned them a few times, usually in a 'what's the best' type of thread. Then they see the price and go and get a chinamart special and then complain when it doesn't work.:rolleyes:

Rob
 
I'm definitely interested in these bad boys. I've been spinning my wheels over what to outfit my upcoming new car with for wilderness travel, particularly in the saw department. I'd thought a bow saw was the way to go, but I really like the looks of these better. I'll probably end up getting 2 - one larger for in-car carry and heavier, camp use and 1 smaller for backpacking.
Sweetness. It's actually a load off my mind to know this. Thanks, Norcalblacktail :)
 
Trout Tamer said:
I'm definitely interested in these bad boys. I've been spinning my wheels over what to outfit my upcoming new car with for wilderness travel, particularly in the saw department. I'd thought a bow saw was the way to go, but I really like the looks of these better. I'll probably end up getting 2 - one larger for in-car carry and heavier, camp use and 1 smaller for backpacking.
Sweetness. It's actually a load off my mind to know this. Thanks, Norcalblacktail :)
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These saws really floored me in a way no piece of gear has in ages and ages. I thought I'd seen and experienced it all when it came to gear. Not so when it comes to this bad boy. Truly above and beyond amazing.
 
Brian Jones said:
These saws really floored me in a way no piece of gear has in ages and ages. I thought I'd seen and experienced it all when it came to gear. Not so when it comes to this bad boy. Truly above and beyond amazing.
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Haha, yep, I'm sold. I've just not yet purchased :D Out of curiosity, which saw would you recommend for heavy use? For a 'packin' saw, I'm liking the Pocket Boy 170. For a heavy-use saw, though, I'm uncertain what I want. Some of their saws have curved blades, others straight. I definitely prefer a fixed blade, but I don't know which way to go beyond that, yet :confused:
 
I ordered mine and got it already. I got the 13 inch for my pack. Have not had a chance to try it out yet but hope to tomorrow.
 
Trout Tamer said:
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Haha, yep, I'm sold. I've just not yet purchased :D Out of curiosity, which saw would you recommend for heavy use? For a 'packin' saw, I'm liking the Pocket Boy 170. For a heavy-use saw, though, I'm uncertain what I want. Some of their saws have curved blades, others straight. I definitely prefer a fixed blade, but I don't know which way to go beyond that, yet :confused:
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The one I used is in this post, the Zubat. Sheath, the whole nine. Light as as feather.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5357698&postcount=5
 
Whats the difference in performance compared to the Bahco Laplander. Ive had the Bahco laplander for a few months now and I cant really see what could be made better. Except of course the Bahco isnt really pocketable.
 
Those look really nice.

I will have to pick up a pocket boy for hunting and retire my old gerber saw.
 
Thanks for the link, Brian. The curved blade saw is one of the styles I was wondering about :thumbup:
 
Trout Tamer said:
Thanks for the link, Brian. The curved blade saw is one of the styles I was wondering about :thumbup:
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The Zubat is widely regarded by Arborists as the best all around saw. I prefer the Pro Sentei 300 because it fine and aggressive teeth on one blade.
 
I liked the Silkys well enough to buy two for myself and a bunch for gifts. At a bit over a pound, that Zubat 330 is perfect for raft trips, horse packing, car camping, even a large backpacking group. Got the Super Accel 210 for backpacking in a smaller group, where there is less opportunity to share common equipment. I bought a spare fine-tooth blade so I can use it as a bone saw on game.

I've heard good things about the Bahco/Sandvik folding saw. I read that's the origin of Kershaw's folding saw, but can't confirm that. At a bit over 6 oz., it's a little lighter than the Super Accel 210 and might be preferred for solo packing (if you felt the need to carry something larger than a SAK saw).

Anyway, my broke backside thanks you for the Silky referral. Now don't tell me about any great deals on really efficient and economical fire pistons! [Just kidding, I can always sell a kidney.]

DancesWithKnives
 
IIRC the Bahco Laplander (Kershaws is the same with different branding) beat the Silky over a variety of wood types.
 
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