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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Silky Big Boy 2000 XL Folding Saw

Posted: 9/29/2017 4:02:20 AM EDT

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

Posted: 9/29/2017 4:29:57 AM EDT

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SILKY BIGBOY 2000 XL: Foldable Chainsaw- Backpacking, Mountain Biking, & Camping

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

Posted: 9/29/2017 6:21:20 AM EDT

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Thanks brother, I appreciate the assist!

Posted: 9/29/2017 9:38:32 AM EDT

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Good video, thanks.

Posted: 9/29/2017 10:21:08 AM EDT

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If you are packing in a long distance the folding saws rate consideration .

For shorter distances a standard bow saw is not a whole lot heavier and generally cuts way better . The key is the blade , folding saws are difficult to sharpen and replacement blades are generally pricey.

With the standard bow saws the blades are pretty cheap and available at lowes , tractor supp;y or home depot .
Sometimes the simple answer is the best

Posted: 9/29/2017 7:57:51 PM EDT

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If you are packing in a long distance the folding saws rate consideration .

For shorter distances a standard bow saw is not a whole lot heavier and generally cuts way better . The key is the blade , folding saws are difficult to sharpen and replacement blades are generally pricey.

With the standard bow saws the blades are pretty cheap and available at lowes , tractor supp;y or home depot .
Sometimes the simple answer is the best

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Good point! If I had a little getaway in the mountains, I think a bow saw would be my go-to saw. Like you said, cheap blades and readily available. Thanks for the insight brother!

Posted: 9/29/2017 8:20:33 PM EDT

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I've used a Sven saw and have a Stihl and Fiskars saw with a blade similar to the Silky.

I like the added reach the folding saw gives me in keeping my hands protected. I use the Stihl as my default limb saw, I pretty much don't bother with a chainsaw unless it is over 3" or there is a lot of it.

I like the looks of the Silky Big Boy and I believe I'm going to have to have one for the Jeep.

Posted: 9/30/2017 7:11:10 AM EDT

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Great video! I agree with the merits of a bow saw, but make sure you get one that is going to hold up and tension the blade properly. There is a lot of junk out there.

The folding Silky I'm definitely going to look in to for the back pack/canoe.

Posted: 9/30/2017 12:10:56 PM EDT

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Great review. liked and subscribed. keepem coming.

Posted: 9/30/2017 9:36:11 PM EDT

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Nice video!

Posted: 10/2/2017 10:54:07 PM EDT

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I've used a Sven saw and have a Stihl and Fiskars saw with a blade similar to the Silky.

I like the added reach the folding saw gives me in keeping my hands protected. I use the Stihl as my default limb saw, I pretty much don't bother with a chainsaw unless it is over 3" or there is a lot of it.

I like the looks of the Silky Big Boy and I believe I'm going to have to have one for the Jeep.

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That's a really good point that I didn't think of! I've only used folding saws like this- silky, bahco, fiskars and some random ones around the house. Thanks for the insight!

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Great video! I agree with the merits of a bow saw, but make sure you get one that is going to hold up and tension the blade properly. There is a lot of junk out there.

The folding Silky I'm definitely going to look in to for the back pack/canoe.

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Thanks brother! Thanks for the input

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Great video! I agree with the merits of a bow saw, but make sure you get one that is going to hold up and tension the blade properly. There is a lot of junk out there.

The folding Silky I'm definitely going to look in to for the back pack/canoe.

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Thanks brother, it's pretty fun making videos. You can't go wrong with Silky IMO. You'll love it!

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Nice video!

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Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

Posted: 10/9/2017 3:17:07 PM EDT

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I got a medium toothed Gomboy last Christmas, just to have. It's not a lot of cash, so I figured it was a good buy and work in a pinch. I got a Stihl MS-170 right before Irma, but I didn't have to fire that up, so I was bummed out about not being able to test both out.

1st world problems.

Chris

Posted: 10/9/2017 3:39:59 PM EDT

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I keep a Silky Gomboy in the soft panniers of my dirt bike. More than once it has saved us from many mikes of backtracking when we come across a tree that has fallen across the trail where there is no way around. They are amazing saws.

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