Bushcraft Saws | Agawa & Silky - Whats Best?

The good and the bad. Our opinion of the Silky Bigboy 2000 folding saw and the Agawa Canyon bow saw for tasks in the woods.
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[@James-ke5sx]

Retired Canadian carpenter. I think it's good to have both styles. Different tools for different jobs. Started using Japanese shark tooth saws 40+ years ago and briefly studied Japanese joinery. Silky is good for clearing an area. Making decks or sheds, sometimes there are tree limbs up high so Silky works better. Processing firewood and Agawa is better. For EDC I have a folding saw that takes reciprocating saw blades made by Lennox so I can use all kinds of blades. Cheers from Canada.

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Bushwhacker: 'I upgraded..." Becky: 'And you were let down.'😊 You picked a great subject to do a 'father-daughter' video. Goes to show: no ONE saw RULES THEM ALL!

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers James so true 👍👍

[@andyblack5687]

I like the folding Silky saws. They cut on the pull stroke only, and I find that easier to work with.

[@brianj9635]

Good discussion and demonstrations of their workings - thanks for posting.

[@BushwackerMan]

Our pleasure! 👍👍

[@SupermanBB]

This is exactly what I’ve heard about the bigger silkys. I have the Silky Gomboy and it’s incredible for its purpose... but for processing some larger diameter logs, I’m gonna grab the boreal21

[@BushwackerMan]

You wont be disappointed. Happy Xmas 👍👍

[@tommygunz8692]

I was away for a few months...Just caught up on videos....Great review on the saws...Iam glad to be back watching.....

[@BushwackerMan]

Welcome back! 👍👍

[@scottblack3381]

Hey Yall! Mah kids got me a Silky Pocket Boy for Christmas last year and it's a perfect carry saw for trimming foliage around deer stands and whatnot. I really enjoyed this video, stay safe, and Yall keep 'em straight over there!

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers mate 👍👍

[@jimkoz5052]

Great vid. I think the bow saw is the way to go has long has the log is able to fit in between the blade and handle. Take Care both of you and be safe

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks 👍

[@johnh5299]

Great video, i was looking to get one of these silkys but now that i seen this i think i,ll stick with my bow saw. thanks

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

Been back n ferth atween them 2 saws, now I'm sold on the boreal.I process more then I cut down so....thanks fer yer vid.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@bushcraftjoe1]

I still have my gomboy. I think it's best general purpose. Each saw has good and bad points

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

No pun intended lol ;)

[@venturabushcraft5916]

I love my Silky Katanaboy over the Silky Bigboy Bushwackerman. Its a handheld chainsaw! Theres also the Silky Pocketboy mate 👍 Hi Becky 👋

[@jplamb77]

I Agree with Y’all’s assessments,,,!!!! One thing you didn’t mention(1/2 way through video),,, Becky,if needed,, can find a Replacement Blade for her Boreal 21”, at any hardware store or garden store. You,, having a Silky saw(I own a Outback , Curve420mm Silky Saw,, and love it,,) Must find a Silky blade. If the store your At doesn’t sell Silky Blades ,,, Your SOL,,!!!!! I own a Boreal 24”,,, also with the black/ yellow handle. I really enjoy the Versatility of the Saw. And Also, Choice of Blade type and brand/maker,,,,!!!!! I Agree with Y’all,,, Becky’s saw Wins the Day,,,!!!! Cheers,,, Joshua

[@BushwackerMan]

Always good to take a spare, you have a good selection of saws 👍👍

[@mcashler2678]

I have the pockey,gom anf big boy 2000.. I also have the agawa...like you said they all have a place.. I use the agawa to process wood while winter camping. The thing I disliked about the bigboy was how it beats up your fore arm trying to cut and keep pressure on it. I am glad you all enjoy the agawa... they are great saws

[@BushwackerMan]

Becky loves the saw you gave her cheers 👍👍

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

I use both silky and a Boreal 21. Got to say though my Boreal is my go to camp and pack saw. Silky blade replacements are rediculously expensive. You can sharpen silky blades by placing each side flat on a large wetstone. But let's be honest, bow saw blades are cheap to replace.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@ClovekProsty]

That Agawa saw looks great! I think it's good alternative for folding saw. 👍🏻🤠

[@BushwackerMan]

It sure is! 👍👍

[@spaz1400]

awesome video, good demonstration of both saws!

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@johndavidson6867]

What you and Becky have done Bushwacker, is the only true test of different camping tools, side by side with different users. Not really camping but I will stick with my Husqvarna lol. I hope to see more of this kind of comparison from you, get Louise involved too, even mom.

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers mate we will have another go 👍👍

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

Ha ha yeah I have a silky and Boreal but given I have over 400 trees, 144 of which are olives, I agree, when it's printing time the Huskys come out.

[@pauldunn1241]

I’m glad i saw this video now 😂 both good saws but i like becky’s better.

[@stephensjurset6832]

23:35. So, you got the easy job. Nice.

[@tonymaher1056]

Love these videos - really funny - thanks Guys - almost Spinal Tap funny!

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@stilkterrin]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing it. :);):)

[@BushwackerMan]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@silverback4434]

Boreal for the win 🙂 more comfortable during work

[@BushwackerMan]

I totally agree! 👍👍

[@donoberloh]

Can’t say enough about the weapon the Silky boy can become. They both cut wood, but a serrated sword can do so much more.

[@BushwackerMan]

👍👍

[@redsorgum]

I just wanted to let you know, that I saw this video........😉😬😬😬 sorry. One of my saws is an Opinel #12, that definitely is very convenient. Have you ever used one? I guess a similar comparison would be between an axe and a hatchet. I have a Fiskars X7, and a tomahawk. Both of them are great for general purpose wood cutting around the camp, but I would definitely want a larger axe if I had to do a bunch of wood processing all day.

[@BushwackerMan]

Never used one yet 👍👍

[@skyblue2636]

Great episode, a 2 for 1, Bushwacker Man and Girl Outdoors.:) The silky is great for felling because you've got 2 hands on the saw and when you cut, you draw it back and you actually use your body weight if you just kind of fall back when pulling. I was thinking about making it better for processing by using a strap or belt at the end of the handle, strap it to your forearm right below the elbow (for stability) then attach a vertical handle up near the folding joint. Then you could hold the log with one hand and put some weight into sawing with the other. I noticed you were cutting birch wood. I wonder how quick both saws cut pine or spruce. (sometimes that's all there is) ..in W Canada anyway, altho you can usually find a birch among the evergreens.👋😊

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers for the tips 👍👍

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

my gerber 12 is like a mini version of the Boreal21 , those look realy good as you say for processing the 21 is better.. I tend to carry dry offcuts up to my camp as they don't spit and pop when it,s quite , for that stealthy not to smoky fire :) . ATB. Phil.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I have owned a similar Gerber saw for at least a decade. It came with bone blade and green wood blade. Best uses: hunting and backpacking. The kit in its pouch was very 'pack friendly'. Especially with today's twig stoves, an experienced woodsman can get all the fire needed for three-seasons use without needing the larger Silky Saws. For arborists or winter firewood needs, the Silky line is just fine.

[@kevinoshea2870]

Great vid guys..👍

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks 👍

[@samsmith8870]

Those leather sheaths for the Agawa are really nice but they almost double the weight. The cordura ones may not look as cool but they only weight a few oz.

[@BushwackerMan]

Cheers for the advice 👍👍

[@asiangirlinthewild]

wonderful video! very interesting! u totally have my support! =)

[@BushwackerMan]

Thank you so much! 👍👍

[@JohnSmith-df4vb]

Torn, i like both saws for different reasons lol.

[@Homeyomey]

Seems like you could meet in the middle with the best of both by using one of the fixed blades slikys saws. The pistol grip style like Zubat or Sugoi. I'd like to see how they would compare. Great video! Thank you

[@BushwackerMan]

Sounds like a plan 👍👍

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Aussie's are like "stuff that mate, grab the Stihl and let's hit the frothy's", you Brits and Europeans work too hard lol, I've seen these saws on so many channels thanks to Lars and others. As for the colours, you can thank the Finns for that. Seems every man and his dog have copied Fiskars two tone colour setup.

[@BushwackerMan]

You cant beat a chainsaw and a beer, at the same time 👍👍

[@robertdepaulis5188]

Car camping definitely agree , but carrying one on a 40km hike . Think I’ll use a saw

[@erwinthijs7574]

Hi bushwacker man i would like to see your test of the nordic pocket saw Gr. From norway

[@jplamb77]

P.S,,, Y’all have a awesome looking Campsite,,,!!!!! Joshua

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks mate

[@muyfoods]

Concluson cut silk saws blade and add into bow saw frame.

[@BushwackerMan]

Good idea 👍👍

[@stephensjurset6832]

Please, what is that first song? Please. I bought the Agawa. I retire in 9 months, and I want to live in a camp just like that.

[@BushwackerMan]

You Gotta Save me kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z56Tp4eIg7mHb8U 👍👍

[@tonymaher1056]

Really funny - it's not serious, right? Keep up the good work

[@BushwackerMan]

Thanks, will do! 👍👍

[@loki1066]

Nearly scrolled past until i saw becky 🤣

[@tonymaher1056]

Why not bot a £6.99 saw from B&Q or Wickes ?

[@BushwackerMan]

It wont last the abuse 👍👍

[@alexpervanoglu7420]

Because they don't fold up for fitting in a pack and you look a bit odd out hiking with a saw strapped to your pack.

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Different saws to cut different wood.

[@dhraiefsaid6398]

💞💞💞🥰

[@tonymaher1056]

I mean, you are being dropped into the place you are camping, so really, you could bring what you like, weight or space no a problem, right?

[@BushwackerMan]

No problem 👍👍

[@tonymaher1056]

The Silky "Big Boy" Really? I don't get it?

[@BushwackerMan]

Great for felling timber 👍👍

[@jhayre1000]

Hi, mate, do you have an email address ice got something for becks? and want to post it, but she will probably need a dads help to install it

[@BushwackerMan]

Hi Jon You can message me on [e-mail] 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jplamb77]

Correction: I own a Silky 240mm Curve,,,🤨

[@tonymaher1056]

But this Saw goes to 11!

[@168Diplomat]

I am not a silky guy but your technique with it is way off and that is a lot of your problem.

[@BushwackerMan]

The silky only cuts on the return stroke 👍👍

[@168Diplomat]

@@BushwackerMan I realize that and that requires a different technique

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

His "technique" was perfect, what are you talking about? Lol. That's what sawing with a Silky looks like in order to make sure you don't snap the blade which I've almost done myself. Use enough Silky saws and it will happen. Big drawback to the Silky's. I prefer my Boreal 21 over the BigBoy but Silky's are great saws with a few advantages here and there. For straight up bucking trees all day, Boreal wins though. Silky's are great for minimal sawing.

[@168Diplomat]

@@pennsyltuckyreb9800 a steam piston type technique works best with them