Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw 360mm XL Teeth (356-36)

When it comes to outdoor tools, quality can be everything. The Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw was on the pricier side, but I found out that it's worth every penny. Here's why:Pros:Incredible Performance: This saw is a beast when it comes to cutting. It literally shreds through wood, making tasks quicker and more efficient.Build Quality: Made by a renowned brand, the quality of this saw is palpable. It feels sturdy, well-balanced, and is designed for heavy use.360mm XL Blade: The blade size is perfect for more demanding tasks, and the extra-large size makes it versatile for various applications.Ease of Use: Despite its power, it's surprisingly easy to use. It cuts smoothly and doesn't require a lot of effort, which is perfect for longer projects.Portable and Foldable: Its folding design makes it convenient for storage and transport. Take it camping or use it in the garden; it's ready to go wherever you need it.Cons:Price Might Deter Some: Its higher price tag might make some hesitate, but trust me, it's a worthwhile investment.Conclusion:I almost passed on the Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw due to its price, but I'm so glad I took the plunge. This saw is a powerhouse, efficient, and built to last. It's become an indispensable tool for me, and I can't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for a folding saw that will not only meet but exceed your expectations, this is the one. Don't let the price deter you; it's worth every cent!

I'm a four tool kind of guy. For any extended period in the woods, I like to have my axe, saw, knife and utility blade. Depending on the situation, I'll use different sizes of each. After a few years and far too many purchases, I've settled on my final tools (for now).In the case of ultralight, short-stay and extended outings, the Silky Saws cover all my saw needs. The Pocketboy 170 with medium teeth, is my go-to, ultralight, toss in the bag folding saw. My Gomboy 240 with large teeth is the best basic bushcraft saw, bar none. It is lightning fast, durable, easy to replace the blades as needed, and just gets the job done. I have the Corona and the Bahco laplander, and the Gomboy outperforms both by a mile. (The Corona is just a little faster than the Bahco).So I had to give the BigBoy 2000 a try. What can I say? It's like having a chainsaw on hand. It cuts through 4 inch timber like butter, and can handle very large logs you wouldn't even attempt with any other folding saw.It's big. Really big. 14 inches may not sound huge, but compared to the others, it's shocking. But if you carry a Small Forest Axe into the woods, then it doesn't seem like such a big deal. It fits inside almost all my packs. I haven't sprung for the sheath, and it doesn't come with one, but so far it hasn't been a big deal. It's not like you're going to miss this guy, if you put it on the ground. Bright yellow and over two feet long open, it's kind of obvious.The only thing that ever gives me any trouble is the blade feels kind of loose sometimes, and tends to bend too easily if I hit a knot or I'm not being too careful. I mostly credit that to user error.The GomBoy 240 is still my go-to bushcraft saw for short outings. But if I'm going to be in the woods for several days, or plan on doing some serious woodcraft, the BigBoy is as good as it gets.

After much research I decided to get the BIGBOY for use in trail maintenance (tree clearing) on the PCT and feeder trails (Washington State). I chose this saw (over a Corona) due to its reputation for fast efficient cutting as well as its folding feature, and despite its considerably higher cost.Its first real use was for two days of tree clearing where this saw was used to cut branches, clear spring poles (+3” Maple), debarking pine trees prior to cutting, and even some finishing cuts on a couple of tricky logs (better to risk damaging the BIGBOY than the crosscut).My first (and possibly most important) impression is how quick and efficiently it cuts! We had at least 3-4 different models of pruning saw on that trip and the BIGBOY was by far the fastest and most efficient of the bunch. The saw cuts aggressively and requires less effort, probably due to the very thin blade thickness. FYI Silky saws, especially the BIGBOY and Katanaboy are favorites among my trail maintenance team.One minor drawback I found is with folding the saw. When folded some of the teeth are still exposed creating the possibility of injury or snagging on material. I made myself a small stuff sack that I put the saw in before putting it in my pack just in case. The other issue I have with the folding is that I have to take care to get the tip of the saw into the groove at the end of the handle. The blade is so thin and flexible that it does not always line up and I have to guide it into the slot. This is quite minor, probably a non-issue for most people, but I still wanted to mention it.As others have mentioned, and I would like to stress, is how this saw is intended for cutting only on the pull stroke. Even knowing this, and being used by seasoned sawyers (who are using crosscut saws so should know a bit about only cutting on the pull stroke) we repeatedly bent the blade during the push stroke. I am frankly surprised we did not break it. As it is, it now has a few slight bends and I will be getting a replacement blade soon. The blade is so thin and flexible that even slight pressure or binding during the push stroke can cause it to bend and likely break. However I was surprised at how much it did bend without breaking.The handle is very comfortable with and without gloves, and I had good grip even when the handle got wet. And is comfortable for a one or two handed grip.The blade locks in two positions. The first for straight cuts and the second angles the handle back slightly which is surprisingly effective for cutting off angles (above shoulder or below knee) and undercuts. The hinge and locking mechanism worked with no problems and I had no trouble removing the pine sap from the blade and hinge at the end of the day.I would say if you want a saw that is durable and up to some abuse, the Silky may NOT be the best choice. Something like the Corona’s may not be as efficient but are far more forgiving of abuse, not to mention about half the price.Overall I am pleased with the saw and would recommend it. Its features, especially the speed and efficiency of cutting, far outweigh the minor issues I found. My suggestion to anyone purchasing this saw (who have not used one before) is to go ahead and get a replacement blade especially if you intend to carry it any distance from a trail head and/or it is your only pruning saw. You are likely to break the first blade while getting used to this saw (or if you let someone else use it). But in my opinion it is well worth it. This saw, along with a replacement blade, will be going with me on all my trail maintenance and scouting trips this year.

This is probably the best hand saw I've ever used the cutting speed is amazing perfect length and a very comfortable grip the weight and balance is perfect