Yep! If one wants to Camp in the Forest in the Winter, you need a Fire. Fire needs Wood. Wood on the ground under Snow is usually soaked and/or Frozen. So you have to look for Dead Standing Trees. Fastest way to get the Tree Down and Processed is with a Saw. And that Silky is just the right size to get you a LOT of Wood. Logical, huh? Thanks Lars.
Just looked it up. 5.5 TPI, or 6.5 Teeth per 30 mm. Thankyou for doing this video, I will be getting one. I have a off brand 177mm saw that seems too small.
I bought this saw and just tried it out today. I really like it here on the farm. Cleaning fencelines, deadfall, overgrowth, saplings, etc... I same very impressed with it and would never have never have known about it had I not found your channel. Thank you so much Lars. You are truly Awesome!!!! Lol
Hey Lars! I just ordered a Silky Big Boy 2000, 5 Minutes ago, before I see this Video. You will laugh, but since six years I use a Handsaw from Mil-Tec, what cost´s less then 10 Euros. It still works fine & I´m happy with it. But my Sister & me, we have bought a piece of Forest, so we have to cut wood. I have seen a lot of your Silky Videos & a Friend has exactly the Big Boy 2000. I have worked with it today in his woods & it was great. I have orderd also the Katana Boy for big logs. I whant to thank you for all your good Videos. May the Gods bless you & your Family. Greetings from Germania!
KrautKöter.. how are you coming along with it?? I also bought this saw.. it works sooooooo good!! Can cut 12” logs and makes quick work of shelter making!!!!
Made my first siberean log fire camping in -4 this weekend you dont need a sleeping bag unless you want something to block the heat. Thank you for the awesome videos Lars keep up the good work
I Knew you would like this saw Lars. You introduced me to the Silky Saws, I investigated and chose the BigBoy 2000 for my one saw carry while in the Canadian forest for a few years now. Good job, always great to watch your videos.
Thanks for the video Mr. Lars. I have been putting off buying my first Silky until I started reviewing all your videos. I ordered two yesterday after watching this video. I have always used homemade 21 inch buck saws that I build myself. They are take down buck saws and fit into a small case/sleeve that I also build. The best thing I like about them is I purchased a couple dozen blades at a dollar apiece. This silky saw you show seems to me to be very efficient at cutting with a minimal amount of energy usage. I also like that you don't have to assemble it and it takes very little room in your sled or pack. I am always willing to learn a better way of doing things and I think you have persuaded me of a better way. We shall see when it gets here.
I bought the Silky Big Boy 2000 and F180 based on your videos and recommendations. I could not be happier with them. I needed a bigger saw and a replacement for my Laplander. Amazing tools.
I have a 10 dollar 12" curved pruning saw that I sharpened, reset the teeth/tapered the blade, reshaped the handle and made a leather sheath for it..when it breaks or becomes to narrow, I might have to get a silky you are slowly convincing me lol 😊
Aaahhhhh!!! I bought the Silky GomBoy 240 with curved blade when you said it was your favorite saw... now I need one of these bad boys too! Love your vids. Best channel out there!
Survival Russia: Started back in the early 70's with a 12" bow saw blade with Duct tape handles - ha. Then, Great Neck handle with a reciprocating large teeth blade. Now, Silky 130 and 240. 5-6" max diameter logs all I need, if that (not as "cold" here). I use "squaw" wood mostly with no/few cuts. We've always built your "Siberian Log Fire". Same method, but smaller and we just called it a "fire" :-) I wish these knuckleheads would stop hacking through logs and wasting time and energy with their knife. That is last ditch, for emergency or if your saw breaks - IMO. Silky saws are phenomenal. Thanks.
Lars I like my Pocket-boy, Gomboy and Katanaboy, the Katanaboy is my all time fave. 7.5 TPI works well and 5.5 TPI are all good cutters in winter months when the trees are frozen. Thanks for another weekend video fix. Cheers
I have been using this saw for trail clearing now for several years it makes light work of some good sized trees still as razor sharp as when i first got it, highly recommended.
Will Lars I have finally seen all of the survival Russia Video's I think so now I have an empty place so get out there and crank out some more were hungry out here for your video's. Happy trails
Just found this chanel while looking for a new saw. I had already decided on the Gomboy 240 and now i am considering the Bigboy 2000, thank you for the great video.
Using a saw is much more effective and quieter than using an axe /hatchet / tomahawk which are good for splitting timber. A saw like that is awesome for cutting in many odd confined areas of space, overall it's a good choice of tool, light weight and very versatile.
Hello Lars!!! Pleased to see the BigBoy 2000 as one of your favorites. Since starting out with the BigBoy 2000; for me it has been my go-to for my remote wilderness rafting trips and also for Fall Moose hunts plus Winter snowmachining. It truly is the best all-arounder. Mine is on its second blade and still running great. My other two favorites are the PocketBoy and KatanaBoy... favoring the XL or L teath in almost all cases woodscraft... except of course bones, antlers, horns, plastics, rubbers, or metals. I find in snow and ice applications that it can provide reasonable performance. Another thing worthy of mention is that it has good 'reach' if/when needed while still nice and controllable. I like the high visibility.... that said... I'd like to see it in a green 'glowing handle' as well as fluorescent orange or pink.
I've been using a cheap Harbor Freight 30" bow saw. It cuts ok but is big on my weekender backpack. It fits better on my INCH backpack. I will have to save up my penny's to get one of these silky saws. Thanks for your continued thoughtful videos.
It’s a little large but since I got my big boy 2000 it hasn’t left my primary pack. Totally worth the extra weight/space. Hope you were able to scout out some good routes for the SRV over the last few videos, I noticed you said you were looking for routes in the survival cooking video as well 👍🏻. I just picked up a plash palatka, you should do some more videos on them, they are great piece of kit. Have you ever used them buttoned together? Video idea possibly , cheers.
Very nice! I bought the Silky Big Boy 2000 earlier today, great timing for the video. It looks so good and is only $10 more than the Gomboy. Cheers to your videos for helping me become an outdoorsman.
My wife told me i could only order 1 silky for last hunting season. So of coarse i got the bigboy 2000. Because ur right. It is the perfect side to tackle anything u want to do. Larger logs to small branches. Its in my opinion the perfect saw. If u can only have 1
A good saw like your silky gomboy is in my opinion the best for a survival or bushcraft Scenario. it is lighter then an axe, much more quiter and it needs a lot fewer power to cut the trunk. the cut is perfect straight and in the end the saw is angainst an axe maximal saver! Thanks for the Video and greetings from Bavaria / Germany!
Do you like the curved blade for cutting over a straight blade? My 2000 came with a curved blade but I don't like that it sticks up out of the saw valley while closed. Was thinking of getting a second straight blade to correct this but I care more about the cut. Thoughts on the curved blade?
You can sharpen the big blades, such as the Katanaboy 500 and the 650. Silky says they can be sharpened. The smaller blades they say you can't sharpen. I will guess you can sharpen the smaller blades to some extent though. Replecement blades and other spare parts are readily available.
Another interesting video Lars, I surprised you've not got a 4x4 tractor 🚜 And trailer for gathering timber and general use around the homestead. Stay safe and take care
I don't own a silky. I have a basement with at least four bow saws. Two stay sharp, and two are family heirlooms. There is one fact of which I'm ashamed, I own two chain saws. One is....much to my embarrassment...ELECTRIC. I can hear the laughter.
Master Tracker Using the weed whacker motor with the rebuilt Chevy alternator worked great . It will recharge a completely dead 80 amp marine deep cycle battery in about 20 minutes . The multi meter measuring amps with adjustable fuel valve is working great . Do you have a schematic for the inverter ? Radio Shack has some good multiple outputs , but would like to put a potentiometer for output while charging a battery . Bridge rectifier ? Are you still making the Woods Witch ?? and how much ? THX Bro .
I've been binging on your videos lately I think I have watched about 45 in a row.you just put out excellent truthfull content.so from my family to yours thank you Lars.
Hey Lars... Zdrastvuj kak zivjos? Nice video. Thanks to you I´ve ordered the big boy 360 (was "pitty-ly" the only deliverable to SVK) and I´m amazed with the performance... Your video brings me to a question (probably). Does a Silky saw have a sharpnes for eternity, or is it possible to sharpen after long use? I mean because of the difficult geometry of the teeth. Thanks. ... Keep the good work doing...
Just bought a bigboy to go with the Katanaboy 650. You nailed it as far as one saw goes the bigboy 2000 wins Long term SHTF, supply chain is toast.....then get a old school crosscut saw(s) and tools to sharpen them and learn the art of sharpening and setting the teeth Now onto the cooking video......
True But people have a tendency to break the blades as you know haha...the silky's weak point. This makes the cross cut saws virtually bullet proof but you need the skill set/tools to maintain it. Ultimately when it comes to gear we all make compromises in our gear choice's. There is no real right or wrong, it comes down to what works for each person and their circumstance/use.
As good as a chainsaw but without the weight and need for petrol/oil and better than a buck saw or bow saw, expensive but worth it, nice one Lars, atb, Paul.
Do people build log cabins in Russia? Or I guess are they as popular as they are in North America? I haven't looked much, but would be fun to see Survival Russia do something like the My Self Reliance guy is doing. Would Bigboy be useful for such things?
I like your choice of saws but my preference lies in the Silky Zubat. While the Zubat blade is 3cm shorter it seems to perform equally as well as the BigBoy.
The silky saws are decendants of japanese swords, probably some of the best examples of metalworking ever seen.A small diamond file set would be usefull to hone up the teeth if they got dull.
So I'm getting the one with the straight blade for 🎄.And I have the F180 and gomboy coming too. That'll make 6. What are you up to? I do love the bigboy medium teeth for dry wood. It's smooth man. But ain't worth a damn in green wood. Thanks for answering my questions in this video! Don't forget to light that giant log fire PS So you know how these review by guys like prepardmind 101, who have never made knives, have companies putting out knives that they've drawn up with their names on them? Silky and you should team up and do a saw with your name or logo on it. That stuff sells good. I'd buy one
Great video Lars! I'd like to pick up one of the smaller silky saw to use for cutting away roots while metal detecting. I seem to remember you having a detector on one of your trips. Have any plans of maybe making a detecting video once things green back up? Take care!
I have not tried all of the silky saws as of yet,but I do own the Zubat, F-180,and of course (in my opinion) the best one they make...the Gomboy! The Gomboy and the F-180 are a fantastic pair(2 is one,one is none)...also carry a Boreal 21 folding bow saw that fits in my axe sling from Frost River...a great combo as well! GOD bless
Seems that people who vouch for an axe instead of a saw don't seem to realise that getting to the point when you can chop firewood is a huge effort with an axe. An then when you know the SLF (official acronym for Siberian log fire), you realise that you don't need neatly chopped 30cm long firewood, but just a few logs. I think when people say that an axe is better they are thinking of nice maintained campsites where the wood is brought in. Both an axe and saw can do the same things, actually. The difference is in used time, and in a survival situation, you don't need to do all the things that a saw can do, but just the critical ones.
A video with that title coming from you Lars is CLICK BAIT! Lol Who could resist themselves.. Awesome video like usual and you picked my favorite saw! ;) keep on keeping on... !
Great video! I was ready to make a purchase for a upgrade from my Gumboy 210 but did not think that I needed or even wanted to spend $190 for the Katana Boy 500. The 2000 seems like the better choice for my plans this winter. Was not sure about the teeth but think that I'll go for the 6 per. The wood we have around here is mostly Red Pin or Oak. Now just want some decent snow and I'm going to do a overnight with a Siberian log fire. Might have to whip up some Fat Back as well. ;)
I have seen the Katanaboy 500 on Ebay, direct from Japan for just less than $100 delivered. Mine cam surprisingly fast. The 650's are $200 there and the blades are Around $150...I understand the 650 uses some crazy flash heat treatment that renders them expensive and difficult to sharpen, but stay sharp for a long time. Best wishes.
Looks like the perfect saw for my environment. Would love a video comparing saw to axe on dry, green and frozen green wood. I love my axe, grew up using one, but the saw is king in dry wood. Would have said the axe is better in green wood, but after moving here a few years ago, spruce trees frozen solid throughout chop differently. More glancing blows, bigger chips and The tree behaves a bit differently while felling. Anyways, I would love that saw instead of the bow saws I currently use. Take care.
Bow saws are great saws for out in the woods and some fold down to be portable but I’ve learned that nothing really beats a good sized silky saw the silky big boy is small enough to be carried around and in a pack but big enough to cut through legit logs and everything below that it’s a great tool
The smaller silkys are too much work for anything but a small fire. BigBoy has been in my canoe pack for the past 4 years. BigBoy and the Ray Mears Axe, the perfect pair for some chill paddling in the north country of NY. Makes easy work of processing wood... If I’m just out for a little nosh in the woods with a firebox the GomBoy is fine with a small hatchet or a decent bushcraft blade.
Hi for cutting bigger logs ,small pack away not heavy and easy obtainable saw blades the BOREAL21 is top with a silky gumboy you have all you need regards Barrie
I have 2 F180'S Big boy and the Katana Boy 500. And waiting on my Silky ultra accel curved. You know why? Because of your awesome tutorials and how to properly use them that is why
Just bought two F180's. Funny thing that this saw costs almost the same as spare blade for pocketboy 170 :) And it was actually cheaper than bahco laplander here where I live. Really no reason to not buy at least one :)
Awesome video as always Lars! That's a pretty neat saw! Hopefully you're able to get all the firewood. As an unrelated question, do you get many salamanders out there?
For all the interested people. A japanise saw like the gomboy are only pull with presure saws and not pull with presure and push with presure. I hope you understand what i mean. Maybe a Person with better english can write it more understandable :-D.
Maybe bigboy 360-7(7 teeth per 30mm),is beter choice,only because it have the mirai-me option.I own same saw like in your video,and it’s great saw,but I will like ti try bigboy 360-7 to compare it with mine saw.
the Silky for all you people out there not living in tents, with property these beast Silky can not be better in the yard . you buy one now and in 15 years when it starts to go dull you can by another one.
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A small axe is handy.
A saw is a necessity.
Great vid!
Yep! If one wants to Camp in the Forest in the Winter, you need a Fire. Fire needs Wood. Wood on the ground under Snow is usually soaked and/or Frozen. So you have to look for Dead Standing Trees. Fastest way to get the Tree Down and Processed is with a Saw. And that Silky is just the right size to get you a LOT of Wood. Logical, huh? Thanks Lars.
Just looked it up. 5.5 TPI, or 6.5 Teeth per 30 mm. Thankyou for doing this video, I will be getting one. I have a off brand 177mm saw that seems too small.
I bought this saw and just tried it out today. I really like it here on the farm. Cleaning fencelines, deadfall, overgrowth, saplings, etc... I same very impressed with it and would never have never have known about it had I not found your channel. Thank you so much Lars. You are truly Awesome!!!! Lol
Truly ohsum!!! Hahaha
Hey Lars!
I just ordered a Silky Big Boy 2000, 5 Minutes ago, before I see this Video.
You will laugh, but since six years I use a Handsaw from Mil-Tec, what cost´s less then 10 Euros. It still works fine & I´m happy with it. But my Sister & me, we have bought a piece of Forest, so we have to cut wood. I have seen a lot of your Silky Videos & a Friend has exactly the Big Boy 2000. I have worked with it today in his woods & it was great.
I have orderd also the Katana Boy for big logs.
I whant to thank you for all your good Videos.
May the Gods bless you & your Family.
Greetings from Germania!
KrautKöter.. how are you coming along with it?? I also bought this saw.. it works sooooooo good!! Can cut 12” logs and makes quick work of shelter making!!!!
Made my first siberean log fire camping in -4 this weekend you dont need a sleeping bag unless you want something to block the heat. Thank you for the awesome videos Lars keep up the good work
Well done :)
Excellent saw. I recommend guys!!!
I Knew you would like this saw Lars. You introduced me to the Silky Saws, I investigated and chose the BigBoy 2000 for my one saw carry while in the Canadian forest for a few years now. Good job, always great to watch your videos.
Thank you Bushman. A good saw for sure :)
@@SurvivalRussia Your videos are epic. I have learned a few things, laughed, and always look forward to watching the next one. Take care Lars
Crazy.. I just bought one of those two weeks ago and love it! It's going into my 4 x 4 offroad kit. Hail from the PNW USA
Well done :) Happy hails :)
Thanks for the video Mr. Lars. I have been putting off buying my first Silky until I started reviewing all your videos. I ordered two yesterday after watching this video. I have always used homemade 21 inch buck saws that I build myself. They are take down buck saws and fit into a small case/sleeve that I also build. The best thing I like about them is I purchased a couple dozen blades at a dollar apiece. This silky saw you show seems to me to be very efficient at cutting with a minimal amount of energy usage. I also like that you don't have to assemble it and it takes very little room in your sled or pack. I am always willing to learn a better way of doing things and I think you have persuaded me of a better way. We shall see when it gets here.
I bought the Silky Big Boy 2000 and F180 based on your videos and recommendations. I could not be happier with them. I needed a bigger saw and a replacement for my Laplander. Amazing tools.
I have a 10 dollar 12" curved pruning saw that I sharpened, reset the teeth/tapered the blade, reshaped the handle and made a leather sheath for it..when it breaks or becomes to narrow, I might have to get a silky you are slowly convincing me lol 😊
That voice in the end got me good! :)
That is a great saw, I have that exact one and love it. You have such a nice forest there, and as you said-plenty of firewood.
Aaahhhhh!!! I bought the Silky GomBoy 240 with curved blade when you said it was your favorite saw... now I need one of these bad boys too! Love your vids. Best channel out there!
I'm quite sure I said it was my favorite middle size saw :) Thank you and have a great weekend.
Survival Russia Yes. Very true. And I’m extremely happy with my 240!!!
Love my 2000! Thanks for turning me on to silky saws👍
Survival Russia: Started back in the early 70's with a 12" bow saw blade with Duct tape handles - ha. Then, Great Neck handle with a reciprocating large teeth blade. Now, Silky 130 and 240. 5-6" max diameter logs all I need, if that (not as "cold" here). I use "squaw" wood mostly with no/few cuts. We've always built your "Siberian Log Fire". Same method, but smaller and we just called it a "fire" :-) I wish these knuckleheads would stop hacking through logs and wasting time and energy with their knife. That is last ditch, for emergency or if your saw breaks - IMO. Silky saws are phenomenal. Thanks.
Lars I like my Pocket-boy, Gomboy and Katanaboy, the Katanaboy is my all time fave. 7.5 TPI works well and 5.5 TPI are all good cutters in winter months when the trees are frozen. Thanks for another weekend video fix. Cheers
I have been using this saw for trail clearing now for several years it makes light work of some good sized trees still as razor sharp as when i first got it, highly recommended.
Will Lars I have finally seen all of the survival Russia Video's I think so now I have an empty place so get out there and crank out some more were hungry out here for your video's. Happy trails
You are the reason why I bought this saw. YOU DA MAN!!
Just found this chanel while looking for a new saw. I had already decided on the Gomboy 240 and now i am considering the Bigboy 2000, thank you for the great video.
Using a saw is much more effective and quieter than using an axe /hatchet / tomahawk which are good for splitting timber. A saw like that is awesome for cutting in many odd confined areas of space, overall it's a good choice of tool, light weight and very versatile.
Hello Lars!!! Pleased to see the BigBoy 2000 as one of your favorites. Since starting out with the BigBoy 2000; for me it has been my go-to for my remote wilderness rafting trips and also for Fall Moose hunts plus Winter snowmachining. It truly is the best all-arounder. Mine is on its second blade and still running great. My other two favorites are the PocketBoy and KatanaBoy... favoring the XL or L teath in almost all cases woodscraft... except of course bones, antlers, horns, plastics, rubbers, or metals. I find in snow and ice applications that it can provide reasonable performance. Another thing worthy of mention is that it has good 'reach' if/when needed while still nice and controllable. I like the high visibility.... that said... I'd like to see it in a green 'glowing handle' as well as fluorescent orange or pink.
Very good review and demonstration. I don't have a Big Boy 2000 yet but it's on the list. Thanks for all your hard work in making these videos.
One could do a lot with that saw. For deep backcountry adventures, I think I would want a smaller one.
I've been using a cheap Harbor Freight 30" bow saw. It cuts ok but is big on my weekender backpack. It fits better on my INCH backpack. I will have to save up my penny's to get one of these silky saws. Thanks for your continued thoughtful videos.
That's EXACTLY the one I chose for my next saw in place of my breakdown buck saw. Have one on order now.
And that is the one that I bought last year!
Thank You!
I love it!
Next on my Christmas list. Sometimes just need that little more for shelter building and all the fun stuff ✌
I just bought the Silky 2000 to trim trees in my backyard. I have several saws and one Japanese carpenter saw which is very expensive.
It’s a little large but since I got my big boy 2000 it hasn’t left my primary pack. Totally worth the extra weight/space.
Hope you were able to scout out some good routes for the SRV over the last few videos, I noticed you said you were looking for routes in the survival cooking video as well 👍🏻. I just picked up a plash palatka, you should do some more videos on them, they are great piece of kit. Have you ever used them buttoned together? Video idea possibly , cheers.
Alpenflage camo is awesome. I was just looking at M70 jackets earlier today! This makes me want one even more now haha
Very nice! I bought the Silky Big Boy 2000 earlier today, great timing for the video. It looks so good and is only $10 more than the Gomboy. Cheers to your videos for helping me become an outdoorsman.
My wife told me i could only order 1 silky for last hunting season. So of coarse i got the bigboy 2000. Because ur right. It is the perfect side to tackle anything u want to do. Larger logs to small branches. Its in my opinion the perfect saw. If u can only have 1
A good saw like your silky gomboy is in my opinion the best for a survival or bushcraft Scenario. it is lighter then an axe, much more quiter and it needs a lot fewer power to cut the trunk. the cut is perfect straight and in the end the saw is angainst an axe maximal saver! Thanks for the Video and greetings from Bavaria / Germany!
It is a pleasure sawing wood with a good sharp saw.
I was sawing some branches in my yard today, thinking about these vids :)
Awesome saw! I used my Bigboy 2000 to cut down our Christmas tree today! Excellent choice for the woods.
Thank you Lars. I just ordered one! I'm excited to try it out this winter here in Colorado.
Do you like the curved blade for cutting over a straight blade? My 2000 came with a curved blade but I don't like that it sticks up out of the saw valley while closed. Was thinking of getting a second straight blade to correct this but I care more about the cut. Thoughts on the curved blade?
Thanks Lars, I’m buying one tomorrow! Cheers from Vancouver!
OK it does great on seasoned pine what about hard wood like Hickory Red oak White oak or Locust trees
Can you sharpen these saws? How long do they stay sharp? Didn't you say you can buy replacement blades?
You can sharpen the big blades, such as the Katanaboy 500 and the 650. Silky says they can be sharpened. The smaller blades they say you can't sharpen. I will guess you can sharpen the smaller blades to some extent though. Replecement blades and other spare parts are readily available.
Thanks Lars.
Another interesting video Lars, I surprised you've not got a 4x4 tractor 🚜 And trailer for gathering timber and general use around the homestead. Stay safe and take care
Excellent video Lars! I have 2 Silky's already, the pocketboy 170 and Gomboy 240. Might have to get the big boy too 😆. Great saws!
They are amazing works of technology. Better than the old bow saw without a doubt...and Silky stays sharp.
Master Tracker - Why so? I know there are loyalties both axe & saw. But, is there not room for one and all?
I don't own a silky. I have a basement with at least four bow saws. Two stay sharp, and two are family heirlooms. There is one fact of which I'm ashamed, I own two chain saws. One is....much to my embarrassment...ELECTRIC. I can hear the laughter.
Master Tracker
Using the weed whacker motor with the rebuilt Chevy alternator worked great . It will recharge a completely dead 80 amp marine deep cycle battery in about 20 minutes . The multi meter measuring amps with adjustable fuel valve is working great . Do you have a schematic for the inverter ? Radio Shack has some good multiple outputs , but would like to put a potentiometer for output while charging a battery . Bridge rectifier ? Are you still making the Woods Witch ?? and how much ? THX Bro .
Master Tracker - You're good! You have the best set-up, that's what heaven must be like. 😇
I've been binging on your videos lately I think I have watched about 45 in a row.you just put out excellent truthfull content.so from my family to yours thank you Lars.
Nice metal ending🤘
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YOU are an expert woodsman i can tell,,,,,,, nice skills dawg,,,,
Totally cool still beautiful land just amazing job nice folding saw too my friend the explanation you did was great too..thank you so much
Hey Lars... Zdrastvuj kak zivjos? Nice video. Thanks to you I´ve ordered the big boy 360 (was "pitty-ly" the only deliverable to SVK) and I´m amazed with the performance... Your video brings me to a question (probably). Does a Silky saw have a sharpnes for eternity, or is it possible to sharpen after long use? I mean because of the difficult geometry of the teeth. Thanks. ... Keep the good work doing...
Just bought a bigboy to go with the Katanaboy 650. You nailed it as far as one saw goes the bigboy 2000 wins
Long term SHTF, supply chain is toast.....then get a old school crosscut saw(s) and tools to sharpen them and learn the art of sharpening and setting the teeth
Now onto the cooking video......
You can sharpen the Katanaboy 500 and 650. Just in case you don't know :) Thanks a lot!
True But people have a tendency to break the blades as you know haha...the silky's weak point. This makes the cross cut saws virtually bullet proof but you need the skill set/tools to maintain it. Ultimately when it comes to gear we all make compromises in our gear choice's. There is no real right or wrong, it comes down to what works for each person and their circumstance/use.
The end of the video you turned into the Large Camo Troll ;). It almost scared me Lars! Get it done.
i have had my big boy for 2 -3 years now and it is my favorite saw to use then my pocket boy. great vid Lars
As good as a chainsaw but without the weight and need for petrol/oil and better than a buck saw or bow saw, expensive but worth it, nice one Lars, atb, Paul.
A favorite saw is a saw that works 😁
You're a very lucky man I would love to live the way you live out in the woods go hunting every day go fishing every day
Survive with a Silky saw. Great video. Take care...
Do people build log cabins in Russia? Or I guess are they as popular as they are in North America? I haven't looked much, but would be fun to see Survival Russia do something like the My Self Reliance guy is doing. Would Bigboy be useful for such things?
I like your choice of saws but my preference lies in the Silky Zubat. While the Zubat blade is 3cm shorter it seems to perform equally as well as the BigBoy.
I got that saw as soon as you told me what it was. TY been waiting for the knowledge
The silky saws are decendants of japanese swords, probably some of the best examples of metalworking ever seen.A small diamond file set would be usefull to hone up the teeth if they got dull.
So I'm getting the one with the straight blade for 🎄.And I have the F180 and gomboy coming too. That'll make 6. What are you up to? I do love the bigboy medium teeth for dry wood. It's smooth man. But ain't worth a damn in green wood. Thanks for answering my questions in this video!
Don't forget to light that giant log fire
PS So you know how these review by guys like prepardmind 101, who have never made knives, have companies putting out knives that they've drawn up with their names on them? Silky and you should team up and do a saw with your name or logo on it. That stuff sells good. I'd buy one
Great video Lars! I'd like to pick up one of the smaller silky saw to use for cutting away roots while metal detecting. I seem to remember you having a detector on one of your trips. Have any plans of maybe making a detecting video once things green back up? Take care!
I have not tried all of the silky saws as of yet,but I do own the Zubat, F-180,and of course (in my opinion) the best one they make...the Gomboy! The Gomboy and the F-180 are a fantastic pair(2 is one,one is none)...also carry a Boreal 21 folding bow saw that fits in my axe sling from Frost River...a great combo as well! GOD bless
Seems that people who vouch for an axe instead of a saw don't seem to realise that getting to the point when you can chop firewood is a huge effort with an axe. An then when you know the SLF (official acronym for Siberian log fire), you realise that you don't need neatly chopped 30cm long firewood, but just a few logs. I think when people say that an axe is better they are thinking of nice maintained campsites where the wood is brought in.
Both an axe and saw can do the same things, actually. The difference is in used time, and in a survival situation, you don't need to do all the things that a saw can do, but just the critical ones.
A video with that title coming from you Lars is CLICK BAIT! Lol Who could resist themselves.. Awesome video like usual and you picked my favorite saw! ;) keep on keeping on... !
Great video! I was ready to make a purchase for a upgrade from my Gumboy 210 but did not think that I needed or even wanted to spend $190 for the Katana Boy 500. The 2000 seems like the better choice for my plans this winter. Was not sure about the teeth but think that I'll go for the 6 per. The wood we have around here is mostly Red Pin or Oak. Now just want some decent snow and I'm going to do a overnight with a Siberian log fire. Might have to whip up some Fat Back as well. ;)
I have seen the Katanaboy 500 on Ebay, direct from Japan for just less than $100 delivered. Mine cam surprisingly fast. The 650's are $200 there and the blades are Around $150...I understand the 650 uses some crazy flash heat treatment that renders them expensive and difficult to sharpen, but stay sharp for a long time. Best wishes.
Dave Smith I need to check eBay. Amazon has them $190. I would do $100. Thanks!
Looks like the perfect saw for my environment. Would love a video comparing saw to axe on dry, green and frozen green wood. I love my axe, grew up using one, but the saw is king in dry wood. Would have said the axe is better in green wood, but after moving here a few years ago, spruce trees frozen solid throughout chop differently. More glancing blows, bigger chips and The tree behaves a bit differently while felling. Anyways, I would love that saw instead of the bow saws I currently use. Take care.
Bow saws are great saws for out in the woods and some fold down to be portable but I’ve learned that nothing really beats a good sized silky saw the silky big boy is small enough to be carried around and in a pack but big enough to cut through legit logs and everything below that it’s a great tool
Agree, great all around saw!
Thanks Lars, have just ordered this exact saw to add to the collection! :-)
I just picked one up, it is actually my only silky saw hahaha!
The smaller silkys are too much work for anything but a small fire. BigBoy has been in my canoe pack for the past 4 years. BigBoy and the Ray Mears Axe, the perfect pair for some chill paddling in the north country of NY. Makes easy work of processing wood... If I’m just out for a little nosh in the woods with a firebox the GomBoy is fine with a small hatchet or a decent bushcraft blade.
Hey you never mentioned what you clean the saws with.
I use plant oil and diesel fuel :) Plant oils like olive oil and so are good to remove resin.
I use carb cleaner....
Thank you, really helpful.
I have been loving your videos, Lars, for quite some time!
Hi for cutting bigger logs ,small pack away not heavy and easy obtainable saw blades the BOREAL21 is top with a silky gumboy you have all you need regards Barrie
Great video as always. Silky every time, pure functionality and performance :)
yep thats my favorite too.gr8 review Lars.i have the sheath &extra blade as well.hard to beat japanese steel
I have 2 F180'S Big boy and the Katana Boy 500. And waiting on my Silky ultra accel curved. You know why? Because of your awesome tutorials and how to properly use them that is why
Please do a video on the cons of debris shelters! Love the channel keep it up!
Just bought two F180's. Funny thing that this saw costs almost the same as spare blade for pocketboy 170 :) And it was actually cheaper than bahco laplander here where I live. Really no reason to not buy at least one :)
Well done :)
Awesome video as always Lars!
That's a pretty neat saw!
Hopefully you're able to get all the firewood.
As an unrelated question, do you get many salamanders out there?
What's your opinion on the (non-foldable) Silky Zübat 330 you recently bought?
I like it and will do a video of course :)
Solid information
Thanks Larry! :)
Makes you wonder where you put the petrol, lol, awesome kit mate, you could build a sodding log cabin with that thing. Cheers Moose
LOL :) That was a good one Moose :) Cheeeers!!
Hi Lars, have you tried the Silky Sugoi 420?
I don't have silky around here (yet) but they look pretty good
The big boy 2000 would be awesome
Atb
Steve
Zubat 330 large teeth is my go to Lars, its what I have and its easy to carry. Keep on keeping on amigo. :)
I have that saw as well :)
Thanks for the video. When you cut down a tree is there a specific angle you should cut at to prevent the blade from getting pinched?
For all the interested people. A japanise saw like the gomboy are only pull with presure saws and not pull with presure and push with presure. I hope you understand what i mean. Maybe a Person with better english can write it more understandable :-D.
Maybe bigboy 360-7(7 teeth per 30mm),is beter choice,only because it have the mirai-me option.I own same saw like in your video,and it’s great saw,but I will like ti try bigboy 360-7 to compare it with mine saw.
Just used my silky saw for the first time. Amazing how fast it cuts.
They are just awesome :)
Far north bushcraft and survival likes these saws as well.
the Silky for all you people out there not living in tents, with property these beast Silky can not be better in the yard . you buy one now and in 15 years when it starts to go dull you can by another one.
That answered several of my questions, thank you.
Thanks for the info Comrade! Lol
Me too friend. The thing is a beast! 💯