SilkyProfessional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw XL Teeth (356-36)

Great saw that I've used many times camping and portaging. I highly recommend this, it's light and easy to use. Very sharp blades and cuts through almost everything I've dealt with. The length allows to cut bigger logs into smaller pieces. Remember to let the saw do the work and don't twist the saw or you may break the blade.Great saw and worth every penny.

Es la bestia de de todos los modelos de esta marca.Corta que da gusto.Lo japonés no defrauda.

C'est pas une scie, c'est une tronçonneuse de poche !

何十回も挽かないと切断できない鋸は本当に疲れますが、ビッグボーイ2000は驚くほど簡単にスパッと切断できますので、作業が抜群にはかどります。

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.