folding saw recommendations

[Limaed]

Hi Rob

The Big Boy is very good, you do have to saw quite steadily as the blade is not fixed like a bowsaw and I think it would be possible to damage it if not careful.

IMO its in a different league to a normal handsaw and should be compared with a bucksaw like the Woodlore one or one like this: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___47446
Ive got one of these Trailblazers and have used it for a couple of years, its good kit but the Big Boy beats it hands down. The Big Boy cuts faster and with less effort, is more comfortable to use, lighter and has the same size blade not to mention being a less faff to set up. Cheers Ed

 

[British Red]

Ihave a Bahco and a Silky. The pocket boy is the better saw, but both are capable

 

[Harvestman]

Another vote for the laplander from me. Mine has taken serious abuse over the years, but still cuts well. I had a go with a new silky a while back, and agree it cuts faster, although not much faster, and I don't know if it is as rugged as the Laplander.

I'd buy another Bahco, if I needed to.

 

[treelore]

not tryed the bahco yet....i've used and own many silkys and found them the best ...but a fixed blade !! as i HATE folding saw !!!! way to flimsey

 

[demographic]

The Silkys are the tool of choice amongst tree surgeons and they earn their living through them.

Well those and Stihl MS200s.

 

[Martyn]

I have a Bahco laplander, a Silky F180, Silky Topgun and Silky Gomboy.

The Bahco is OK, but the Silky's are in a different league. If you think the Bahco's are good, you need to try a Silky.

 

[leealanr]

I agree totally.

I have a number of different saws and carry one with me at all times when either canoeing, camping or bushcrafty type situations. I mainly use a pull saw on rivers with strainers blocking the way, and you need to cut through quickly and with safety paramount.

I have the Silky Pocketboy 170, which deploys quickly, has a great cut, very beefy and strong, excellent clear plastic pouch to keep it in and is just a pleasure to use.

it is the "fastest" saw I own and is my weapon of choice all the time.

If you like the Bahco, I am sure you would love the Silky.

Alan L.