Silky Saw Pocketboy 170 | Folding Saw | Field Review

Krik of Black Owl Outdoors takes a look at the Pocketboy 170 by Silky Saw. Like the ever popular Bahco folding saw, the Silky Saw packs a punch for such a small saw, but does so with a significantly thinner blade. While there are reports of the Silky Saw breaking during use, and even Krik noticed significant flex, it seems to be a clashing of improper form and delicate engineering. Due to thinner blade, the saw almost acts as a wire saw with more might.
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[@FluffyChicken87]

Mate, thanks for using metric as well as imperial measurements when you do your reviews. Much appreciated here in Australia ;)

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

N.C. Prinsloo You're very welcome. When I'm designing and making anything, I use metric. I've always preferred it. I guess I was born in the wrong country. Ha. Thanks for watching. -Krik

[@yvranx]

I own the Pocketboy 170, and I am very happy with it. I use it mostly for light construction work where you have to cut a lot of lathes over the day, and I am always quicker than others using chain saws. My saw easily opens with a flick of the wrist, so it's truly a one-handed saw. If you are used to different saws you should train with it, especially if you want to be quick. The blade bends easily if you use it wrong.

[@ReelCoast79]

BROTHER AM I GLAD you did this video as I was just about to buy a silky saw, I'm on my second laplander and I LOVE it.

[@DevilDog68]

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it! I frequently use a Firebox stove when out and about so cutting 1" to 2" dead standing is my go to fuel. I like the Pocket Boy 170 way better than the Bahco Laplander primarily because it's less work, fewer strokes. I carry this saw on my bush belt. I also have the Gomboy 240 for bigger stuff as well as a Boreal 21. The Pocket Boy gets used the most. GB

[@mermaniel]

The second position is so you can cut something on a flat surface (a table) all the way through.

[@kamaeqaf]

Nice going with the funeral march. And get well soon, Krik! Thanks for the review, very well done!

[@WhispyWoods.]

Looking into getting another Silky and this video came up in my search. Dang. Miss you guys. Hope you’re both well.

[@wayneessar7489]

I have the black handled version. I think you will be more comfortable and efficent with it in the future when you will not need to think about the action of the saw and you can just rely on muscle memory. Also letting the tool glide without effort will allow the saw to do the work for you. A brass brush similar to a suede shoe brush will clean it quickly and easily. Great video!

[@bladeuser101]

i have the silky Big boy and the Gom boy and am impressed with their cutting ability using much less energy than other saws to do the same job. Another bonus is the ability to strike different rocks with the back of the blade and make a shower of sparks which with using char cloth you easily get an ember to start fire.

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

For a moment, I thought you were about to demonstrate its sharpness by sawing off your left hand...

[@lodewijkbergkotte260]

good video man, i like your authentic way behind the camera, and the background music is awesome!

[@ThePatriot4freedom]

I know a lot of people swear by the silky and say things such as "I used to use the laplander and now I will only use silky." I think the taped saw blades are going to make cutting more efficient. I'd be interested to see how the medium teeth do as a more all around type woods blade since someone may encounter/use both green and dead wood. Cool video, looks like a really high quality saw.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

ThePatriot4freedom I'm sure I'll be testing out different teeth sizes. Stay tuned for those videos. Thanks for watching. -Krik

[@ThePatriot4freedom]

look forward to it

[@davemenard5089]

A funeral for trees❤️

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Enjoyed your review of the Silky saw. I have one also and I love it. Took me a while to get use to cutting on the back stroke too. Good for work in the yard. Stay safe and thanks. atb

[@MississipVol]

By the way, when I bought my Silky at a time I was just about to get the Corona you seemed to like in a video. I wound up getting the Silky I referenced below but would love to see that compared to the Corona.

[@STARHEXALKNIVES]

Wow beautiful forest

[@Zedoutdoors]

Interesting to see the silky in action as i've yet to use one myself, also looking forward to seeing your opinion on that compared to the bahco. Great video and editing as always guys ~Peace~

[@lynnglidewell7367]

Silky Saws are intended for Green Wood. They are a Tree Surgeon Saw. Dry Hard Wood is a different matter. You can't judge the Saws overall performance by using it for something not intended.

[@BracesandBoots1]

I'm anxious to see some side by side cutting. I expect it to out perform the Bahco. My Bahco is the saw I'll show you, but my Corona is the saw I prefer to actually use because it cuts better although it's cheap looking and feeling. Maybe the Silky will be the best of both.

[@garygill7960]

Nice presentation of video. Thank you

[@toto29er]

Nice videos...would it be nice to know if you like better the Silky or the Bahco? Why not carry a chopper? I carry a Silky, 240, May go for the 170 for my mountain bike rides, but the Bahco is a bit cheaper it’s worth? Any thoughts on a Esee Junglas or jungla 2...?

[@CedricAda]

I have this saw. Certainly doesnt feel as robust as the laplander, but is more comfortable in hand. I feel it better for green woods, but maybe thats because I need to buy a different blade. The Gomboy is a bigger brute, which I am looking to get pretty soon.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

CedricAda Gear Reviews Yea, I'm really interested in getting some different blades. What teeth size do you have? -Krik

[@lunadf]

Interesting saw. Not sure if Id want one that's more designed for pruning, but I like the size.

[@tallcedars2310]

April 2017 this saw is $79 plus shipping in Canada.... Have not received it yet but know it will be as good as my other Silkies.

[@ericpitar]

Nice demo. How's the cut on the greenwood? I'm looking for a saw mainly for pruning and grafting so a nice clean cut is higher priority than cutting speed. I was thinking of either the medium teeth or fine teeth.... If medium is clean already, i'd probly get it...But if fine teeth is significantly cleaner, then that's something to consider.....Have you compared the cuts of those two on the silky saws?

[@hawknives]

Nice steel construction! In my observance...it looks like one could add another notch, in the first snap position, to get more of a right angle hold, for sawing. Thanks and God Bless!

[@17025601]

Fine Japanese carpentry saws are also pull saws. You have to get used to them not cutting on the push motion. Technique!

[@TacticalNooby]

Looks like a nice pruning saw.

[@projectprepper5421]

Great review mate, very detailed! I've been doing a lot of research in finding the right folding saw and hands down the general consensus that most people agree is pay a little more and get a silky saw. Seems to be a winner, much less effort to cut and the materials are quality and the process in making their teeth, brilliant! Definitely going to buy one! (I subbed ya..) Cheers again, Paul.

[@mikeewoody]

Hay y'all just fyi silky makes multiple blades that can be used on each of their platforms ie you can order blades designed for dry hardwoods on the same saw as the one you were using! I love my silky s

[@blacksheep6821]

Very nice video, and good views of the cutting. One question: what brand/model hat is that? It's awesome!

[@malthus101]

are medium teeth better for dead wood? and also, can any teeth blade be used in any handle? thanks.

[@SilkyEurope]

Great review! Thanks a lot! Team Silky europe

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Sweet saw and review!

[@EarlyMist]

Super Accel 210 here...same weight as Laplander but longer blade. Perfect hiking saw. You do have to be careful though...snapped a tip off early on since I hadn't read about no push cuts. Blade very flexible but does have its breaking point. Warranty does not honour this mistake and is very clear about it. Silky provided me with a half price replacement blade as a 1st time 'offender' :) Also to note the cuts are super clean with Silkys. Something to note if you are an arborist, horticulturalist or just care about cuts on living plants that are going to heal more efficiently.

[@BCBladeBoy]

Nice video. I happen to own both the bahco, and the silky 170 with the medium teeth. The silky saw is where it's at imho. Cheers!

[@glduncan68]

Great review. Been wanting to buy the 130mm. Have subbed.

[@ryanmartinson4531]

Interested to hear your thoughts on how this saw stacks up against the corona saw. Have been considering a corona since I first saw it vs. the laplander video.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

Ryan Martinson Well, the Corona has a larger blade, and will be a faster cutter. No doubt. For a $20 saw, the Corona is hard to beat. -Krik

[@paulie4x1]

Please do a Bahco Laplander vs. the Silky BigBoy 170, almost the same size, but the Silky only cuts on the backdraw, it would be nice for a face off, I have the Silky BigBoy 2000, I luv it.

[@matthewarmishaw1088]

I have the Silky and I have used the Laplander. My impressions are that the Silky cuts better - it just rips through the wood like nothing else and for speed and efficiency it is far superior to the Laplander. The Silky is nice to hold as well. Both the factors mean that it is a far more pleasant proposition if you are processing a lot of wood or using it for a long period of time. You'll get the job done quickly and your hand won't be aching at the end. But, although the blade isn't exactly flimsy, there is significant blade flex if it binds in the wood. I haven't broken the blade as yet, but I have been close and I can quite believe reports of it snapping in the field. I think the blades are expensive also - alomost the same price as a new Laplander. I guess it boils down to how you will use each saw. If it's your primary wood processing tool, i.e. if you don't carry an axe, machete, etc., then go for the Laplander. You don't need stuff breaking on you in the middle of nowhere if you're relying on it. The Bahco makes better sense if budget is a factor (and let's face it, when is it not).But, if you have a back-up wood chopper/sawer and the extra cost isn't that much of a problem for you then consider the Silky as it makes life a lot easier and quicker.

[@PrimalEdge]

nice little saw

[@ebdigital1782]

You guys get a new video camera? Looks very clean...

[@mcdanielsw]

Miss your videos

[@samnelson4975]

nice vid but your background muzak is creepy.

[@MississipVol]

After trying several different brands of hand saws and being disappointed with each one, I went with the Silky GOMBOY with the 240 Medium Teeth and I have been very happy. It works well on both green and dead wood. I have used it both for pruning around the house and sawing up firewood when backpacking and it seems to work very well for both purposes.

[@ajw1202]

I Love this saw!

[@davemi3213]

What purpose does the hole in the blade serve?

[@muddyfunker3014]

It's to help with grip when opening blade

[@samuelalley7331]

Thanks for the show and tell, but please brother; that music was putting me to sleep. Lol. Keep up the good work Sir!👍

[@kevinthomas5270]

What's up with the death March music?

[@sethcollette6777]

I have a Bahco and a Silky, I have owned both for years. The difference in cutting speed of the Silky doesn't offset how delicate it is under everyday use. The Silky will break and when it does the blade is almost as expensive as a Bahco so you won't buy a replacement blade. So chances are it will be the last Silky you buy.

[@mattheweanfeldman]

BlackOwlOutdoors is the plastic case water proof?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

matthew feldman No, it's not waterproof. -Krik

[@thedude1703]

Like a hot knife through butter. Iike your reviews.

[@kimoclyde]

What's with the funeral house music?

[@thedot3814]

I see them using the metal as Laplanders saws so they will stop breaking in the flied.

[@CraigologyReviews]

3:48 What's that saw sheath? Custom made?

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

Yea I made it

[@Beckmanstories]

That's second lock point allows for it to be used on a flat surface, like a knife being used on a cutting board.

[@BudgetBugout]

Great stuff Krik! Btw, I gave you a shout out on my last video! :)

[@lyngerandenbrding7453]

Music?

[@praisetheonewhosaves]

I see those muscles @10:37

[@davidkeller491]

Silky saws are sk5 steel not 1095

[@tiedemann8225]

I just order my Silky Pocket boy. That had red handel, and has Large teeth size..

[@drcsep]

Not a substitute for the Laplander, in my opinion.

[@ourtechwriter]

good review

[@John2u]

lets see a 30 dollar 6 and 3/4 inch silky saw or a 7 inch bahco 11 dallar saw on amazon thats a hard decision

[@MississipVol]

I had a bahco and got a silky gomboy with medium teeth because everyone kept raving about them. It is a world of difference than the bahco and works MUCH more efficiently imho. It's a longer blade I know but the teeth really seem perfect in my use.

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

I swear by my Silky Pocket Boy

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

Raindance Bushcraft What teeth size do you have?

[@RaindanceBushcraft]

BlackOwlOutdoors I'm pretty sure it's 9 tpi. Mine's got a black handle rather than red. I didn't know there were colours, actually. I defo want to replace the plastic 'sheath' with a leather one, though. In episode 2 on my channel, I had mine on my belt, and the plasticky 'clop' sound it kept making drove me nuts.

[@gamerfan81]

Raindance Bushcraft red is large teeth

[@dalydoseoftoolstools6834]

it is sk4 steel

[@Anson120]

hey chopin. funeral march his version of moonlight son .

[@stevenrobertson6656]

SK-4 not 1095

[@anthonyb1127]

show it rel time no multi camera dead spots

[@รพลเลาะซําซู]

👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@petersymons7817]

Thyme tea for breathing

[@carsiotto]

cool vid, but the music made me want to slit my wrists. wth? hahaa

[@AlbertaBushcrafter]

Excellent video, Krik! You wanted some of our impressions about the Silky Pocketboy so here are a couple videos I posted last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ2uc4qQr5Jkbbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fHh5SJr66HY9U

[@poconoadvanceddetailandcar5217]

Why the funeral music??

[@dalydoseoftoolstools6834]

NOT 1095

[@Chuculainn9]

Chopin funeral March, really?

[@BobRooney290]

nice saw, but i would have used a hatchet. it requires less energy.

[@RacersExile]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[@Anson120]

Dont buy it. They are for meditative gardening and tree pruning. Go with the Bach. The saw on a swiss knife is better for a pull saw.

[@deadbeatbillionaires]

Nice saw, but what's up with the funeral music? Had to stop watching, started getting depressed with a saw in my hand.

[@macmurfy2jka]

I know right. I don't think the background music quite fit the demo.

[@dragonmartijn]

What is the music called? By which composer?

[@Stargazer131000]

I liked the music a lot. Thought it was very relaxing. Much better than some of the hard rock we hear on some channels which I find nerve racking and distracting.

[@jerrybobteasdale]

I thought it was purty, until I fell asleep.

[@nickmerix2900]

Dude looks like you dont know how to saw

[@VisinskiRadoviBeograd]

Compact lightweight folding saw with 6-3/4-inch blade that will take up very little room in your pocket or backpack. Nicknamed as "Little Giant" due to its extraordinary cutting capacity. This sleek saw features rust-resistant, hard chrome-plated, taper-ground blade with an impulse-hardened non-set tooth design for greater cutting efficiency. Utilizes proprietary Silky MIRAI-ME (Smooth Cutting) Technology - The Teeth of the Future! The precision-ground, razor sharp blade provide fast, clean and smooth cutting. The blade locks securely into one of two open positions, in line with the handle and flush cutting. The blade resists the effects of tree resin and easily wipes clean. The non-slip rubberized handle provides a sure and comfortable grip even in the most difficult operating conditions. Exceptional design, strength, balance and superior finish quality. Clear plastic flip-lock carrying case with belt clip is included. An ideal saw for your glove box or to carry on hikes. Made in Japan.

[@BlackScoutSurvival]

Sweet saw guys. I need to pick one up...beautiful filming/editing as always.