SILKY Bigboy 2000 Outback Folding Saw
Great for camping, trail building and general pruning, the 2-handed SILKY Bigboy 2000 Outback folding saw cuts through both green and dry wood with ease, thanks to its gently curved 14.2 in. blade.
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- Balanced 14.2 in. blade with low-angle curve (2,000 mm radius) cuts through both green and dry wood with ease; recommended for cutting wood with a maximum diameter of 8 in.
- Blade has 5.5 teeth per inch and cuts on the pull stroke for maximum performance and ergonomics
- Taper-ground blade reduces friction on the sides so your energy is spent cutting wood rather than overcoming the forces of friction
- Warm and comfortable to the touch, the 2-handed Arbor Composite Grip handle provides rigidity and control in both dry and wet conditions; tether hole at base of handle
- Measures 29.92 in. long when fully extended
- Japanese steel blade is easily replaceable
- Carrying case included
- Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
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View all SILKY Camp Saws| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Blade Construction | Steel |
| Handle Material | Arbor composite |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 14.2 inches |
| Closed Length | 16 inches |
| Weight | 14.2 ounces |
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Great saw for trail maintenance
As expected with a SILKY, this saw is super sharp and efficient. I've used this on several clearing trips and have cut up to 8" pines easily, not to mention quickly lopping off branches and smaller trees. Handle stayed grippy even in a steady mist. The dark blade and brown composite handle appear to be purely aesthetic, but the saw does look good. However, one downside to the dark color scheme is that the saw blends into the environment and might be a bit more difficult to spot where you last laid it down. The carrying case is a nice addition, which is how I justified the extra $10 cost compared to the "standard" Bigboy 2000 model.
This magical saw is worth every penny.
I have three acres of recreational property in Northern Michigan. It's mostly woods and filled with downed oak and pine trees. This saw works wonders for pruning the trees I want to keep and cutting the dead stuff into manageable pieces. Great for cutting limbs that aren't big enough for a chainsaw. I've cut stumps fairly close to the ground with this saw and haven't damaged the impulse hardened teeth at all. Well worth the size and weight for your survival kit. The speed at which it cuts wood for shelters or firewood is impressive. The handle material is really grippy even if it's been covered in sweat. Only downside would be that the grip can feel a bit awkward since you don't want to grab the release lever. I spray mine down with some silicone lubricant after use to keep it from getting rusty. The nylon case is nice for storage. I use this saw for limbs up to about 5 in. Anything larger than that I'll use a chainsaw even though the Big Boy is more than capable of cutting larger branches.
Easy to use, and great customer service!
Used this saw on a recent outdoor trip and it worked great! Big enough to get small jobs done, yet compact enough to easily carry in a backpack or on ATV. Unfortunately, on another outing the blade snapped in half while sawing through a 4” diameter tree. Not sure why? Either way, I contacted the manufacturer directly and they were very easy to deal with, and were willing to send a replacement blade for warranty. Just need to send copy of purchase invoice, and photos of damaged item. Great customer service is huge! I would buy this saw again.
Big saw and lightweight carry
I'm new to ultra light camping, but I really loved this saw. We were able to cut some really large diameter logs very quickly. I thought these would have required a chainsaw, but that was before using the Big Boy. It is very effective at cutting just about anything. It really takes very minimal effort. The saw is also very light weight. There were a lot of items in my pack that I will leave behind next time, but not this saw!
Absolutely the best.
Definatly the way to go. Easy to carry and use this had made firewood so much easier. It cuts so well even my wife does not mind using it.
Absolute gigachad saw
For whatever reason, outdoor and bushcraft culture has decided that saws are less trendy and less glamorous than axes and knives. Or, perhaps I should say *were*, because this saw is amazing. In addition to raw cutting potential, it has a subdued color scheme that will help you conform to rule #1 (look cool!). Whereas most saws we handle will create an indifferent reaction, this saw is beautiful to behold, so efficient, and so comfortable in hand that you'll find yourself daydreaming of all the trees you could fell with this thing. Seriously, it's a reaper of lumber that sparks joy in my heart. Despite being light weight, the saw blade itself is a couple millimeters thick, and the locking mechanism is solid. The blade has a quality coating as well, which despite being a little bit more reflective than the photos would suggest, appears perfectly adequate to protect the blade against rust or wear. At only 19 ounces including the carry bag, the performance-to-weight ratio of this tool is off the charts. If you're the type of person who hikes with a camp-axe or hatchet, you may want to switch to this saw when you see how little effort it requires, probably about half or fewer the calories expended as compared to a quality axe.
Heavy duty saw!
This is a great heavy cutting task saw. Probably best used for removing fallen trees on trail or to keep in your car for emergencies but it would also be really good for processing firewood. I tested it initially on an old poplar stump in the back yard and although it is best designed to cut vertically like a pruning saw, the horizontal cut I made on the stump went quickly and with little effort. The ability to swap between two different blade/handle angles when cutting makes it easy to get an aggressive cut on a larger piece of wood. Probably too big/heavy for ultralight backpacking trips but if you are looking to do some trail management or need a relatively lightweight but still really capable saw, this is it.
Just what I needed.
I am very pleased with this saw and its performance. Dont need it for camping, as I build very small fires with sticks I can break by hand, and without stock I can go around obstructions. But I used to clear trails for USFS contracts, until learning that they cannot be trusted. Now I work for private individuals in the back country/Wilderness. Used a bowsaw for smaller trees/logs (and a felling axe for bigger stuff) but besides being bulkier to carry, it required much more clearance for the "brace height" of the handle. This folding saw is much more convenient to carry/pack, and more importantly, can slip in between a crowded tangle of brush to reach the target. Finally got a chance to test it, on green and seasoned deciduous wood, and I'm impressed with the sharp teeth and the "taper-ground" set which leaves adequate curf to avoid friction and pinching of the blade (always cut the tension side of the trunk). The angle of the teeth cuts more on the pull stroke, giving much better control and efficiency. Saws were invented in China, but Europeans got it backwards. With straight bladed carpenter saws, my Grandfather taught me to "rock" the saw (raising and lowering the handle to change the cutting angle) to keep the cut straight. The curved blade does this naturally. I see replacement blades from Silky cost $75, but the bowsaw blades needed to be replaced often and sometimes got bent. Time will tell...
Professsional tool
Very sharp, folds compact. Suitable to hang on a bucket apron ( in the supplied cover). However, cutting wood is cutting wood, and not always easy.
Sharp but not durable
Very sharp and cuts good but a one inch section of the tip snapped off after only one month of use.