Which Silky saw?
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I have an f180 for in my pocket on general wanders, but if im seriously trimming some wood i have the sugoi, its a beast of a handsaw, and very quick at cutting, but take some plasters with you as if you touch you finger with it you'll bleed a lot, (you will at some point, i dont think i know any silky users who havent cut themselves) its very expensive but if you cut logs upto 8 inches its fine, nice and aggressive cutting, just a bit big for generally carrying around 
I wouldnt part with either of them though
I wouldnt part with either of them though
Ive had loads of models and replacement blades, but never bought one. When that happens your hooked!
Zubat's my favorite.
Although just for the hell of it I bought a Bacho laplander cheap this year for a change, its ok for small occasional use, and I love the handle and locking mechanism.
Zubat's my favorite.
Although just for the hell of it I bought a Bacho laplander cheap this year for a change, its ok for small occasional use, and I love the handle and locking mechanism.
I bought a Zubat a few years ago and its fantastic, but its not something I would carry in a pack - I have a Laplander for that. But if you're going to be pruning lots of largish branches then I don't think it can be beaten. I keep mine with my chainsaw gear as its less bulky than a bowsaw for times when I can't be bothered/justify using the chainsaw.
I bought mine at a trade fair after trying about half a dozen different ones. They were all great, but the Zubat felt the most comfortable in my hand (YMMV). If you can I suggest you try out a few before deciding which one to go with.
G
I bought mine at a trade fair after trying about half a dozen different ones. They were all great, but the Zubat felt the most comfortable in my hand (YMMV). If you can I suggest you try out a few before deciding which one to go with.
G
just got a Silky Bigboy (£40 of ebay) lot bigger than a laplander but far far better
ive never really liked the laplander and have been using a gerber exchange a balde saw for years similer to a silky in blade style etc
if you want to do a lot of cutting in bigger stuff get a silky if you dont then it dosnt really matter which you have
ATB
Duncan
ive never really liked the laplander and have been using a gerber exchange a balde saw for years similer to a silky in blade style etc
if you want to do a lot of cutting in bigger stuff get a silky if you dont then it dosnt really matter which you have
ATB
Duncan
Just a humble F180 user... But love it!
Will handle up to 6" sections and really gets through at speed.
TBL.
Will handle up to 6" sections and really gets through at speed.
TBL.
depends on what you want it for Tengu
I use Zubats mostly, but I'm felling and crosscutting with it and the curved blade is very efficient in those applications. If you are doing more bushcrafty things where the ability to make a flat cut is best, then go for one of the straight bladed saws. Then folding or fixed? I prefer fixed because you get more saw for the length, but I don't carry mine in my pocket! I think the Katana boy is for those who are compensating for something, but it does have a good long stroke
As for silky Vs laplander. NO contest. The silky is more expensive but many times better in use and longevity. There is a reason that those who play in the woods buy laplanders and those who WORK in the woods have Silky. You'll never find a professional woody using a laplander
I use Zubats mostly, but I'm felling and crosscutting with it and the curved blade is very efficient in those applications. If you are doing more bushcrafty things where the ability to make a flat cut is best, then go for one of the straight bladed saws. Then folding or fixed? I prefer fixed because you get more saw for the length, but I don't carry mine in my pocket! I think the Katana boy is for those who are compensating for something, but it does have a good long stroke
As for silky Vs laplander. NO contest. The silky is more expensive but many times better in use and longevity. There is a reason that those who play in the woods buy laplanders and those who WORK in the woods have Silky. You'll never find a professional woody using a laplander
robin wood
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I have a big boy and pocket boy but also keep a laplander in the van glove box.
Silkys cut fast and clean but you do need to know how to use them as the thin flexible blades can easily kink if you ever get them pinched in a cut. Laplander will do the job, it just takes a bit longer how much wood are you cutting? Small bow saw is a good tool too though not pocketable.
Silkys cut fast and clean but you do need to know how to use them as the thin flexible blades can easily kink if you ever get them pinched in a cut. Laplander will do the job, it just takes a bit longer how much wood are you cutting? Small bow saw is a good tool too though not pocketable.
Take the easy and cheap option... go for the F180 i'd say. £20 posted or so, small enough for your pocket, big enough to take on ample size wood!
I can cut wood thats just about too thick to batton by triflex through, what more would i need! as far a s kinking go's, no problems with mine and i've caught it several times, i just do exactly what it says on the back of the box now... and let the saw do the work.
Enjoy your purchase, whatever you decide!
TBL.
I can cut wood thats just about too thick to batton by triflex through, what more would i need! as far a s kinking go's, no problems with mine and i've caught it several times, i just do exactly what it says on the back of the box now... and let the saw do the work.
Enjoy your purchase, whatever you decide!
TBL.
