Silky Professional Series PocketBoy Folding Saw 130mm Medium Teeth (340-13)

Silky makes a great product. I already own the Gomboy 210 (and love it), but was looking for a more pack-able size. The Pocketboy 130 fits the bill perfectly. This is a Japanese-style saw, so it cuts on the pull stroke. The thin blade reduces friction, and the tapered thickness helps reduce binding during a cut. Many people tend to go too fast with this blade style, resulting in binding, bending and breakage. If this is your experience, then you're using it wrong ! It only cuts on the pull stroke, and should not be pushed forward with force. Keep your arm aligned with the cut, push it forward more gently and apply more force on the pull stroke. It's not a race - let the tool do the work. I do about 1 stroke per second, and my Gomboy 210 performs like a hand-powered chain saw ! I fully expect similar performance with this Pocketboy. When closed, the saw measures 6.5" long by 2.1" wide at the locking lever (its widest point) and tapers from .58 thick at the pivot bolt up to .99 thick at the handle swell back by the lanyard hole. When opened, the saw measures 11.5" long. The exposed blade measures 5.24" long from tip to handle frame, with 4.75" of teeth, and measures .040 thick at the teeth tapering to .027 - .030 thick at the spine. The blade locks open in two positions. It does not lock in the closed position, but there is sufficient friction in the pivot to hold it securely in place. The construction is very sturdy - a full length steel frame with a large steel pivot bolt, and over molded with hard rubber. The rubber grip area measures 4" long. If you're looking for a compact saw, with excellent performance and outstanding design and construction, look no further - it's this one ! !

The gold standard in portable saws for cutting wood. I recommend this saw to everyone who will listen. I've cut up entire downed trees with this and it just continues to rip through logs and branches like butter.

I spend a lot of time in Southwest Florida cutting down invasive brush/trees and trimming mangroves to the legal limit. Since I discovered Silky saws I won't use any other hand saw. and I now own five different varieties. They have proved their worth to me over the years and have allowed me to work in tight areas that would be very dangerous to use a chainsaw in. Too many low hanging branches, too many vines, slick and sloppy ground, and the occasional surprise visit by an undesirable critter can keep you off balance. One slip with a chainsaw and my friends might start asking if they can "lend me a hand". This particular Silky saw folds into a (five inch) easily carried length, comes razor sharp, stays sharp for a long time, and replaceable blades are available when it finally becomes dull. The main thing that you have to remember when using it is to use the 'pull stroke' as the cutting stroke and not to expect a cut to be made when pushing the blade back for the next pull stroke. Ignoring this basic instruction will cause you a broken blade, a lesson that you only have to learn once. My only regret in purchasing Silky saws was that I bought one of heir Hayauchi Telescoping Pole Saws that extended 12 feet. I've never seen a pole saw that was both effective and easy to use that exceeds that length. But I have to tell you that if I were doing it again, I would not hesitate to order their 20 foot pole saw. Maybe somehow I can break this one so that I can tell my wife that I have to get another longer one. NOTE ON 3-6-19: After 5 years of hard use my 12' pole saw finally gave up. I am now the proud owner of the 21' model and am thrilled with it. See my review under Silky 179-39 Telescopic Pole Saw Hayauchi 390.

Good and sharp. Satisfied with use

This is the best pocket knife I have ever owned. The blade locking, the steel, the grip are very high quality.

Pro: Great cutting, Great build quality, Compact design Con: Non-stainless blade Overall: A durable, compact, and sharp saw that has a home in any outdoorsman’s pack. I like to think of myself as an avid outdoorsman. I was a boy scout as a kid, and now most weekends are spent hiking, fishing, and camping. I am always on the lookout for top of the line gear to help me conquer the outdoors. The Silky Pocketboy 130 Landscaping Hand Saw is one of the best saws I have ever used in over 20 years. Construction: The Silky Pocketboy 130 Landscaping Hand Saw is built to last. The saw only weighs .5lbs, but it feels much more substantial in my hand. The blade locks nicely without any wiggle room Durability: At first, I was concerned with the durability of the saw. The handle looked cheap, and I was concern with a blade that was stainless steel. However, the saw has withstood drops, stomps, and all other sorts of abuse over the past year. It still looks brand new. The blade is still as sharp as the day I bought it. Cutting: This saw is a monster when it comes to cutting. The blade is only 5” long, so I’m not going to be chopping down redwoods, but the >6” diameter branches I cut stood no chance. This saw ripped through wood like a hot knife through butter. This saw never bound up in a cut like other hand saws I have purchased. Size: This saw packs a punch, but comes in a very small package. It conveniently folds up into a 7” package. The saw weighs only .5lbs, so It is hardly noticeable in a hiking pack. I think that 5” blade is a nice size for a general purpose outdoor saw. Price: The Silky Pocketboy 130 Landscaping Hand Saw is adequately priced. I have seen saw that cost upwards of $50, and saws under $10. This saw has a lot of bang for the buck. It doesn’t have a stainless-steel blade like other saws, but it also isn’t flimsy like cheaper saws.

Some tools are purely utilitarian and functional, and perfection in manufacture is not much of an issue. So it is, but with these saws (made in Japan) the manufacturing quality is so high that you're tempted to treat it like a jewel, something to possess and roll around in your hand just for the joy of holding it. The medium tooth model is probably best for the vast majority of user applications, though a large tooth model is available (which ships directly from Japan) for green, wet wood applications. The blade is incredibly sharp and has virtually no "set" to the teeth, so the saw kerf is very thin, removing only what material is necessary, making for very fast, easy cutting. The teeth cut on the pull stroke only, like most or all Japanese saws, using quick, light (little or no downward pressure) strokes. The teeth are induction hardened to preserve sharpness, but this means the blades are not resharpenable with a file. The latter is okay with me. For most pruning and campsite clearing purposes, the 130 with medium teeth is just perfect. If you're cutting larger diameter branches, consider the 170 model with medium teeth. The 130 does indeed fit in your pocket, although it comes with a nice hard plastic case with a belt loop. If your wondering whether to buy a Chinese pruning saw for $18 or a Japanese one for $25, spend the few bucks extra for the Japanese (Silky) saw. For the small extra expense, the incomparable quality of manufacture and joy of using a Silky is worth it.

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Robuste, un peu petite, tranchant extraordinaire et increvable. Belle finition

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Very good sharp cutting blade slices through branches like knife going through butter.

Zur Qualität einer Silky braucht man nicht viel sagen. Super Schnittleistung in einem handlichen Format.

eccezionale potere di taglio, puo affrontare rami anche di spessore elevato