Silky Big Boy 2000 XL Folding Saw

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09-28-17, 02:47
bushcraftdave

Silky Big Boy 2000 XL Folding Saw

Hi guys, I made a video review of the Silky Big Boy 2000 XL that I'd like to share with you guys and get your thoughts on. I personally feel in love with it. I've used several others: Bahco, Fiskars, and some other brands you can get at home improvement stores. Man this thing cuts through wood like a laser! The weight isn't too bad at all considering how well it cuts. I've taken it backpacking and we had a ton on fun making firewood. I used the Silky and my Junglas. I'm sorry but I don't have that particular Silky/Junglas tag team footage in the video review.

https://i.imgur.com/JmNgOX9l.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rl7DYye1kE

This review is not sponsored in any way, I bought this saw with my own money, and the video is not monetized. I also asked for permission to post these reviews.
09-28-17, 21:29
City Rat

Cool. Good review. I've been using this guy to clear shooting lanes near my tree stands. So far so good. http://www.husqvarna.com/us/accessor...-fo/967236401/
09-29-17, 03:21
bushcraftdave

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Originally Posted by City Rat

Cool. Good review. I've been using this guy to clear shooting lanes near my tree stands. So far so good. http://www.husqvarna.com/us/accessor...-fo/967236401/

Thanks brother. That husqvarna looks really cool. Kinda high tech looking. I want to buy one of their axes
09-29-17, 15:42
Spin Drift

Silky makes really good pruning saws, I like the Super Accel 210.

http://www.amleo.com/silky-super-acc...blade/p/11921/
09-29-17, 15:43
Spin Drift

Double tap.
09-29-17, 19:14
bushcraftdave

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Originally Posted by Spin Drift

Silky makes really good pruning saws, I like the Super Accel 210.

http://www.amleo.com/silky-super-acc...blade/p/11921/

I bet! I'm thinking about buying the Pocketboy saw next.
09-29-17, 19:15
bushcraftdave

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Originally Posted by Spin Drift

Double tap.

lol, force of habit from the shooting range?
09-29-17, 19:30
grizzman

Silky Big Boy 2000 XL Folding Saw

You did a nice job on the review.

I have four Silky saws, and my favorite is the Gomboy 240. There's very little that my Gomboy 300 can do that the 240 can't also do, while taking up less space in my pack.

My first was a curved Ultra Accel 240, and I liked it quite a bit, until the Gomboy 240 arrived.

The Pocket Boy is an outstanding little saw that cuts way above it's sze class.
09-29-17, 19:44
TXBK

At half of the weight and a smaller footprint, the Gomboy is a better option for backpacking. Silky makes great hand saws.
10-01-17, 06:17
bushcraftdave

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Originally Posted by grizzman

You did a nice job on the review.

I have four Silky saws, and my favorite is the Gomboy 240. There's very little that my Gomboy 300 can do that the 240 can't also do, while taking up less space in my pack.

My first was a curved Ultra Accel 240, and I liked it quite a bit, until the Gomboy 240 arrived.

The Pocket Boy is an outstanding little saw that cuts way above it's sze class.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the other saws. I have the PocketBoy on my wishlist hopefully the GF will hook me up soon! I never thought I would like a saw so much lol.

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Originally Posted by TXBK

At half of the weight and a smaller footprint, the Gomboy is a better option for backpacking. Silky makes great hand saws.

Yeah right brother, the Gomboy looks like a great choice! When I first bought the Bahco I thought that was the best it could get, until I bought the Silky.
10-01-17, 09:44
pinzgauer

I know it's probably different usage, but how do you guys reconcile these versus the Sven saw?

Pruning as handy I guess, but if I'm going to carry the weight I find the Sven saw can do a lot more and blade replacement is trivial.

I keep Sven saws in my four wheel drives and they've saved my bacon a couple of times. Making a path or making a pole.

About the fastest way I know to take out a 2 to 6 inch tree when you don't have a chainsaw.
10-01-17, 10:40
SeriousStudent

I have had really good results with my Sven saw as well. I had had one since my time in the Scouts, it's got to be well over 40 years old and still going strong.
10-01-17, 13:02
CLHC

Nice review! I have a few Silky Saws myself but can't find at the moment. But here's one of them.

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Don't really know why I got it, but there it is! Never had the opportunity to use it outright.
10-01-17, 20:55
Spin Drift

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Originally Posted by pinzgauer

I know it's probably different usage, but how do you guys reconcile these versus the Sven saw?

Pruning as handy I guess, but if I'm going to carry the weight I find the Sven saw can do a lot more and blade replacement is trivial.

I keep Sven saws in my four wheel drives and they've saved my bacon a couple of times. Making a path or making a pole.

About the fastest way I know to take out a 2 to 6 inch tree when you don't have a chainsaw.

Sort of a different tool, to me.

Keep one in the glove box, perfect for a spotter to try and keep branches from scraping more paint from the sides of the vehicle.

Very handy during season to open a lane of fire, simple one button folding. Slips into your back pocket. I may be cutting only a few branches.

You're right, the Sven is probably more durable as a dedicated post maker, large diameter saw, the Silky is super handy to carry and deploy.

I like the metal frame and replacement blade availability. Very durable.
10-02-17, 21:31
bushcraftdave

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinzgauer

I know it's probably different usage, but how do you guys reconcile these versus the Sven saw?

Pruning as handy I guess, but if I'm going to carry the weight I find the Sven saw can do a lot more and blade replacement is trivial.

I keep Sven saws in my four wheel drives and they've saved my bacon a couple of times. Making a path or making a pole.

About the fastest way I know to take out a 2 to 6 inch tree when you don't have a chainsaw.

I personally chose these types of saws because you can use the entire length of the blade, with the Sevn's triangular design you're limited to logs that fit inside the triangle, and sometimes that wouldn't give you a lot of room to pull the saw back and forth. With this saw you just let it rip and use the entire length of the teeth. I've seen a couple of reviews comparing the Sven to the Silky, from what I remember most people thought the Silky cut better. But honestly, you can't go wrong with either saw. The Sven's blades are cheaper to replace. It probably packs down smaller and is lighter too. Also big difference is that with these folding saws your hands are further away from the log and you can't bash your knuckles against the log.

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Originally Posted by SeriousStudent

I have had really good results with my Sven saw as well. I had had one since my time in the Scouts, it's got to be well over 40 years old and still going strong.

Wow that's awesome. Testament to it's durability

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Originally Posted by CLHC

Nice review! I have a few Siky Saws myself but can't find at the moment. But here's one of them.

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Don't really know why I got it, but there it is! Never had the opportunity to use it outright.

Man I need one of those! Katanaboy! Too bad I wouldn't have much use for it :( I imagine it's fun to use!

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Originally Posted by Spin Drift

Sort of a different tool, to me.

Keep one in the glove box, perfect for a spotter to try and keep branches from scraping more paint from the sides of the vehicle.

Very handy during season to open a lane of fire, simple one button folding. Slips into your back pocket. I may be cutting only a few branches.

You're right, the Sven is probably more durable as a dedicated post maker, large diameter saw, the Silky is super handy to carry and deploy.

I like the metal frame and replacement blade availability. Very durable.

Good points and insight!
12-17-17, 02:50
niquorice

This gives me hope I remember hating saws as a boy scout. The lockup was hot garbage on them always, nothing near what I'm seeing here.

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12-31-17, 22:50
Tortuga

We issue Pocketboys (130mm) to all of our field instructors. They are great for most general field craft tasks, especially with an aggressive blade. I also use the Gomboy (210mm) quite a bit.

That said, I always have a Sven saw in my pack. I cycle from the small in the summer to the larger saw in the winter. For eating larger timber for lean-to's and getting serious firewood when it's sub-zero, the Sven saw punches far above it's weight and small form-factor.

I also won't leave a Silky saw un-supervised with students, 9 times out of 10, I will return to a bent or broken blade. The fact that it's a draw saw gets lost on those that are out of their element. I have yet to have a student (even Marines) break a Sven saw. The closest they've come is breaking the swivel to the 500 cord tether to the wing-nut. Easy fix and doesn't take the saw out of commission.
01-06-19, 10:17
HKGuns

I keep one in my extraction bag in my Raptor. These little saws work great for clearing trails and such.
10-26-19, 12:54
srob

I have both a Sven and a Silky bigboy that I use when riding my horses in the back country. Mostly to clear fallen trees and large limbs from the trail. I really like how quick and easily the Silky is to use and deploy. I can usually get on my way in no time. The Sven takes more time to deploy and put away than the Silky. I have also managed to break a Sven blade when a larger log I was cutting pinched the blade. I tried to force it free and ended up breaking the blade. (Tip....carry a small plastic splitting wedge to keep your cut open). For me the Silky Big boy is the way to go, but the Sven is definitely lighter and easier to store, especially if backpacking and weight is an issue.

I am also looking for a recommendation on hand drawn chain saws for cutting very large downed trees (think 3' thick or more). I would use it as a 2 person crosscut saw.

Regards,

Sean
10-26-19, 18:26
MontanaMarine

I've got a couple Silkys. 210 and 500. 210 great in the backpack, the 500 lives in the truck. The thing with Silky saws is to work with the pull-cut, and not bend/break the blade. The big upside is that there is no frame to limit cutting depth or stroke length.

The Katanaboy 500 is a serious folding saw.

https://i.imgur.com/qIl6NpT.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/8JOTquF.jpg
10-26-19, 23:27
3 AE

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Originally Posted by MontanaMarine

I've got a couple Silkys. 210 and 500. 210 great in the backpack, the 500 lives in the truck. The thing with Silky saws is to work with the pull-cut, and not bend/break the blade. The big upside is that there is no frame to limit cutting depth or stroke length.

The Katanaboy 500 is a serious folding saw.

My Silky GomBoy 240 bows down in respect to his sensei KatanaBoy 500! Reminds me of that scene in Crocodile Dundee. "That's not a saw. THIS is a saw!"
10-26-19, 23:34
MontanaMarine

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Originally Posted by 3 AE

My Silky GomBoy 240 bows down in respect to his sensei KatanaBoy 500! Reminds me of that scene in Crocodile Dundee. "That's not a saw. THIS is a saw!"

The 500 is a beast, but I see Silky also has a Katanaboy 650.....that's the true Godzilla model.....grin