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

This saw is sharp and worked well than I expected. Worth purchasing!!

Great folding saw!!!

Awesome!

This saw is the bees knees! Super compact design with the fastest cutting speed I've ever had. I've tried out several of these saws and this one is like the sports car of saws.

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.

I’m fortunate in that I’m in the process of clearing some single track MTB trails in the woods on our farm. I have a pretty good assortment of tools for the purpose, which I carry to the trailhead in a four wheeler. It’s a long term project, mostly starting with existing game trails and even logging roads and turning them into trails for walking and riding our mountain bikes. I’ve been working on it intermittently for a couple of years.However, for those times when I’m clearing or maintaining trail farther from the trail head, I wanted something lightweight enough to easily carry and that would still be effective. The Big Boy, combined with a set of ARS pruning shears (also reviewed) which I carry in my pocket, gives me the means to perform most clearing duties easily. Instead of completely clearing a trail as I go, I first find a natural line and make at least several passes along it to make sure the line is where I want it, and prune and saw a bit more with each pass. The result is a gradually growing network of singletrack through the woods that is a pleasure to use. Using these lightweight tools also means I can combine taking a walk with doing trail work, instead of slogging along with heavier tools. Of course there are times when one needs those heavier tools, but not as often as I once thought.The Big Boy saw is perfectly suited for cutting branches, saplings, and smaller downed trees that I would normally use a bow saw or even a chain saw to cut. The curve seems just right, the handle fits my hand well, and the blade is wicked sharp.When folded it is easy to carry in the hand or in a day pack. It’s easier to carry than a bow saw, and certainly easier than a chain saw.I really like that the saw cuts on the pull stroke. I also have a few pull saws for carpentry work, and once I learned how to use them properly, have come to prefer them over the normal cross cut and rip saws that I also own. The handle is large enough to be used with two hands, but I find that such occasions are rare; mostly I use one hand, and let the saw do the work.When I first saw the price I was skeptical that this saw would be worth it; but it is. I find that Japanese steel products generally are more expensive but superior to many others. If you have a need for a portable pruning saw that you will use more than once in awhile, I expect you’ll happy with this one.Highly recommended.

I really like the size and quality of the saw, but the amount they charged for it was ridiculous!

Good saw works great. Essential piece of gear.