SILKY Gomboy vs. improvised Bucksaw - which is the better one? - pros & cons - unexpected result 🤔

In this video i make a woodsaw comparison between a SILKY Gomboy, a selfmade Bucksaw and a selfmade Bowsaw... with an unexpected result!!!🤔 I explain you the advantages and the disadvantages of the different models.
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[@sng2225]

Felix - This is exactly the comparison I was looking for and it was well done. If I could give you a five star like- I would. Please keep up the reviews.

[@FelixImmler]

Your feedback makes me happy. Thanks a lot!

[@45auto]

I've never learned how to make an improvised saw. Looking forward to your take on how to make one.

[@FelixImmler]

Super..next week is a compulsory lesson for you. haaa ha haa!

[@AdirondackAmerican]

If you’re interested in learning bushcraft skills, check out bushcraft USA. There’s a whole section on bushclass. A lot of cool projects on there to learn all kinds of survival and bushcraft skills.

[@davidbenner2289]

My kids would have used a naked saw blade and improvised crosscut or buck saw when we lived in the Highlands of West Virginia. I tried this with wife saws but found them of little use. I added folding saws with two wood bladed and one bone/fine blades and extra wing nut. This for small shoulder bags. In my larger backpack kits I include buck saws or bow saws. Always extra blades and attaching bolts and wing nuts (in case of loss). These are for my children and grandchildren now. On my farm as chikdren they would build cabins and forts. One son, 42 years old and an experienced and hardened combat veteran carries the saw blade in his belt. You two would get along well, he being inventive and of high level genius IQ.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello David. Thank you so much for your nice Story!

[@paulhelberg5269]

The older I get, the less weight I can pack on a camping or hiking excursion. Any way to bring necessary tools and equipment that will make the trip more pleasant and easier is very welcome. I am ashamed that I never considered a bush craft bow saw using just a blade I brought from home. Wunderbar!

[@archivist17]

No one can say you don't work hard in your videos! Looking forward to the next couple of Fridays!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your support!!!

[@wildinthewild3704]

My conclusion is to keep my Silky and to try to build my own bowsaw :D

[@FelixImmler]

Yess. that's the best way for sure!

[@earthling01]

I agree entirely. Both have their practical advantages! Best to be in different environments, spend a few moments of time to find out for yourself! Thank you Felix always a pleasure watching you!

[@RustyKnorr]

Felix, in a situation where you absolutely must cut in those cramped situations, you can simply disconnect the bow or buck saw blade, put it over the log, and reconnect it facing upward. Not sure why you would need to make a cut like that, but it is possible with the larger saws, if that’s all you have.

[@FelixImmler]

Your are 100% right!

[@archi-mendel]

You sometimes need to cut like this if both sides of the log are sitting on something and the middle part hangs in the air (like the one Felix has shown). When you start cutting, your blade gets stuck as log starts to bend down. Undercut helps to avoid blade from stucking in such case.

[@hiddenwoodsben]

@@archi-mendel i'll need to write that down, thanks!

[@maryfitchett9688]

YAY FELIX HIT 100K SUBS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Mary!!

[@holgermuller2987]

Felix, you are our Wizzard!! No doubt any of your videos is a winner! You never running out of ideas. Keep the sunny side up and the videos coming. Cheers

[@FelixImmler]

Wow, thanks a lot Holger!!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Having used all kinds of saws over the years, I lean towards the Silky Big Boy for straight level cuts. Bow and frame saws leave undesirable curved ends on the piece. For the ultimate in human powered cutting, the old logging style 2 man cross cut sharpened by hand filing is unbeatable for speed with a rough finish. Great study of cutting options Felix. ✌

[@FelixImmler]

Hello james. Thank you so much for your interesting input!

[@cloudraker100]

I have found the same. My woods saw is still the old triangle sven saw. Had 1 since 1990.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

@@cloudraker100 The loggers knew what works and companies listened. ✌

[@freethinker5225]

I'm from the deep woods of Maine (the pine tree state) and I've used every saw you can think of. Silky big boy is the best bang for your buck. I've had mine for 3 years and it gets ALOT of use, never had to sharpen or repair/replace. If you want efficient you have to get a bigger saw as it ONLY cuts on the pull. Alot of people think they need to apply pressure and go fast to cut faster but that is the wrong way to use it

[@FelixImmler]

i agree!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Very cool comparison! Thank you for the demo and explanation! Edit: Congratulations on breaking 100K subs! I started watching and subscribed when you had 27K. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much brother! Thank you!!

[@pnyarrow]

Hi Felix. Danke noceinmal fürs Hint & Tips und 'Pros and cons'. Bleib gesund LG wie immer. Nigel

[@TonyTooTuff]

I’m convinced you are a wizard.

[@FelixImmler]

Haa ha haa with a magic saw...

[@TonyTooTuff]

@@FelixImmler you pulled out a saw made from sticks and string, then sawed through hardwood like butter. You know who does that? Wizards do! Magic I tell ya! 💫

[@dragonbladestudios8061]

They compliment each other and well worth carrying both and I cant wait to watch your how to video as knowledge is vital in any survival situation nice one Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

I agree 100%. knowledge is vital in any survival situation!

[@davebrown3117]

Hi Felix, the blades in your buck/bow saws are actually for cutting green/living wood, you can tell because of the "siamesed" teeth that are actually "raker" teeth to clean out the sappy saw dust when cutting through living wood. Dry wood cutting blades don't have the raker teeth so they cut through dry wood faster than the other blade. I have a Silky Saw Gomboy 300 with a medium tooth straight edge blade, it is great for camping, etc. I have also used it for its real purpose - trimming trees! It is a pruning saw after all! Works like a treat.

[@jurgenstoll2394]

Great video, as always. Another big advantage of the buck-/bowsaw: You can use it with two people. This will speed up your sawing dramatically. Don't try to resharpen the blade of a buck-/bow-saw. These blades nowadays have normally extremely hardened teeth to ensure a long livetime of the sharpness. On the downside this means that you cant sharpen it by hand without ruining your files.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for the super interesting infos!

[@davidbutler1825]

I appreciate your test! That was quite a cardio workout!!

[@FelixImmler]

Yes it was! 😄 😄

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

If you want a free silky saw , It got tossed into the Snake River in Idaho USA . Sandvik bow saws with spare blades rule and having a hacksaw blade is one of the spare blades . Thumbs up and All the Best to Mr. Immler .

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your nice feedback brother!

[@wiseowl151]

So cool, that after such a review, you propose us a new video to show us how you made your own tools. now i m sure i won't miss it!

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy ... thank you very much!

[@EricKaiserMarburg]

Hallo Felix, das hast Du sehr schön zusammengefasst. Bei den Pfadis haben wir auch große Bügelsägen. Ne Klappsäge ist für mich wie eine große Version der Säge vom Schweizer Messer. Ich habe eine in fein und eine in grob und die grobe ist schon 20 Jahre alt und schneidet noch wie Gift jeden bushcraft üblichen Ast durch. So schone ich die Säge vom SAK ein wenig und die Klappsäge in schnell im Rucksack und im Wald einsatzbereit. Für ne lange Tour ist so ein Sägeblatt auf JEDEN Fall eine Superidee als Notfallsetup. VG Eric.

[@FelixImmler]

Das sehe ich genau so... Danke für deine Kommentar! Liebe Grüsse Felix

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

#1 , The silky can be used to scrape fine material on its spine and a ferro rod. #2 fits in pocket with no work to start cutting those. seem like two advantages 8) awesome videos brother! I love to learn and see the perspective of creative skilled people like you. It makes my imagination work more like when i was a child so inventive and fun! Take care Felix!

[@paulco4145]

Your videos are the best! Thank you for all your work!

[@FelixImmler]

Wow, thank you Paul!

[@henrikknutsson4824]

Great comparison, always looking forward to fridays ✌️😊

[@ElizabethGreene]

The best thing about a silky or laplander saw is that, folded up, it doesn't stab everything in your bag. The little safety covers on bow saws are amazingly good at popping off when something expensive is in the bag.

[@daninmi1648]

The improvised saws are great, but I would see about using a bolt and nut to secure the blade. I agree with a commenter who preceded me: Silky or similar for making the saw frame and working in tight spaces, Victorinox saw for fine work and extremely tight spaces, improvised saw for everything else. Would like to see how the buck saw performs when two people are sawing, too!

[@FelixImmler]

In two weeks i show how i build my bucksaw's. I show you the secret how to build a suuuper stable bucksaw.

[@daninmi1648]

@@FelixImmler Awesome. Keep up the excellent work!

[@JoseRamirez-vm7bo]

You teach very great knowledge to use the swiss army knife I like to learn swiss knife I always trust I always take it everywhere I go and you won't be leave but but it save my life thank you for teaching how to use a swiss army knife

[@nicolanicola1067]

Sei sempre il migliore Felix! Adoro i tuoi test comparativi! Mostracene tanti altri!!!

[@FelixImmler]

Grazie grazie grazie!! 😃

[@lino5167]

Great video as always. One of the most knowledgeable outdoorsmen here in KZbin. Congratulations Mr Immler.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much Javier!

[@davidkurle5418]

Felix this video was awesome. Thank you, my friend!

[@GravityRoller]

GREAT Video! RE: Cut Time Comparisons Disclosure: I run a bow saw in my kit. From a true comparison perspective, I would say test parameters were unfair in that the Silky saw used has significantly shorter blade/stroke length. A more equal length blade comparison would be using BigBoy 2000 (I think 14" blade still shorter than the bow blades used, but a somewhat closer stroke length), Sugoi, Zubat, etc.. I would expect the outcome would be reversed, provided blade length specification were closer to being equal in comparison. I have used back-to-back Silky Sugoi and bow saw of slightly longer length, and can say definitively that the Silky Sugoi cut much faster and more aggressively. Additionally, the ability to get into tighter spaces (stands of Vine Maple example) is where the arborist saws (Silky pull saws, etc.) really shine. I still choose the bow saw however in my kit, for ease of carrying multiple saw tooth profiles for varied applications.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your feedback. You are right, no doubt. But I also said that in the video. Greetings from Switzerland

[@GravityRoller]

@@FelixImmler My apologies. Even though I was specifically listening for it, I did not hear you mention anything about the significantly different length of the blades, and resultant cut strokes, you were comparing.

[@johnpetry6753]

I believe that Silky and Bacho type saws can be sharpened. Lay them flat on fine sand paper and push away from the teeth. Sort of like stropping but the entire flat must make contact.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfXdqWeZ66Nras

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

I was surprised at the efficiency of the short Silky here vs the long bow saw bladed saws. I know from experience that the Silky saws are excellent saws but I would have guessed that the length of the blades in the homemade saws would have made a bigger difference. So a competition between the long bladed homemade saws and a longer blade Silky ought to really show the difference. However, for the person on a tight budget, a Silky just may not be a reasonable choice.

[@hiddenwoodsben]

hey lonny! cool to see you here. i have a katanaboy 650 and a 30inch homemade bucksaw. the bucksaw wins easy on softwood, slightly on hardwoods and looses slightly on dry, aged oak, but that could just be me, ofc. a proper cpmparison with new blades for both wouldd certainly be interesting

[@MrGreen-eb5tf]

@@hiddenwoodsben can you do the comparison and upload it?

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

@@hiddenwoodsben For me personally I find the Silky saws less strenuous to use over the old bow or buck saws. The bow/buck saws tend to wear me out faster.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Lonnie. I 100% agree with your feedback. Thanks a lot!

[@johnearhart8811]

Learn so much watching your videos. Thanks so much

[@FelixImmler]

You are so welcome! Thanks a lot John!!

[@tenchraven]

Another advantage of the bowsaw blade. Find yourself a block of wood that fits your hand well and is a third to half the length of the blade. Drill a hole in it at one end, then use the saw blade (or a table saw) and cut a groove in the handle. If you do it right, you can put the blade in the grove (teeth facing the wood for safety), and drop a bolt through that hole and through the hole in the blade. You can shape the handle as you wish, and for extra security whip it with cord. Maybe add another hole for a second bolt- see where I'm going yet? That handle can also have the arch cut in it that you'll use when bulding the bucksaw, so it becomes part of the frame. Heat up and squish a piece of PVC to serve as a cover for the rest of the blade, maybe with a hacksaw blade taped to that. So it goes from a short straight saw (like the Silky) to a bucksaw. And if you do it right*, you can even have the intermediate form of a triangular "bow" saw with a little bracing with a found piece that has a fork, that you lash the handle against. Use that to get shelter up, then if you got your dimensions right, the piece you cut with the straight saw to be the third piece of the bow rotates and becomes the brace of the buck saw, and your jute cord tensions it the top, and you start cutting firewood. Of course, you might put a 21" or 24" (53 to 71cm) blade on the handle in your pack, then when you have two people, the other person carries the 36" (92cm) in the cook pot. The two person rig isn't really any harder to improvise, just takes some practice, so maybe carry a spare blade. :P Of course, at that point... You can carry one handle with a 14" blade folded into the handle without needing a sheath, unfold it to cut the rest of the parts (using one bolt through the mounting hole, the other in that second hole I mentioned so it is between two teeth to lock it open), then put in the 36" blade when you have all the parts. And alternatively, you can use a length of PVC to hold several 36" blades if you have more than two people. No... never done this before at all.... :P But in all fairness, *I don't always get that part quite right and need another forked piece.

[@indyoutsider]

Thanks man I always appreciate your videos. Thank you bro.

[@FelixImmler]

Thats a lot for your feedback!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice good information. Thanks 😊!!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Mike. Thanks for your feedback!

[@margaretalena]

I was very skeptical of the Silky saw because as you said it's expensive for what it is used for. That's what I thought until I bought one 6 years ago. After literally cutting many chords of wood with it and brush, I have to say it the best saw I have ever used. I'm sure my great grand father to my dad would have paid the price to own one of theses saws. I see the advantage of both. If I could only have one in a ShTF I would cry, but I would have to go with the bow saw. I have several and I can sharpen a bow saw blade. That's the only reason I would choose a bow saw. I care two blades all the time even when I use the silky saw. I have the Gomboy soon to be buying the large silky pro 350 mm. I think it will help out around the property much better and just use the Gomboy for camping chores. I don't do bushcraft. I just live. I already live 15 miles from my nearest neighborhood. Nothing but woods where I live. I'm retire but still work at home to stay busy. I sewed for a living. I make clothes of all kinds and bags. Once in a while I knit and crochet. Not often anymore. But I go camping a fish on weekends. That's what I do for enjoyment. Just me and my Belgian Malinois. She loves it too. Her hoppy is chasing squirrels or rabbits. Sometimes she shares😂

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much for your interesting feedback! You are right! Greetings from Switzerland Felix

[@margaretalena]

@@FelixImmler greetings from Texas USA see ya'll😁

[@concretecowboy4212]

Thnxs so much 4 doing this comparison ❗

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment!

[@PhilEvansOnline]

The Silky saw cuts wood fast and flesh even faster. I have had more cuts from a Silky saw than any other tool that I own. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Phil. Thanks for your interesting feedback!

[@Mike-kr9ys]

I thought for sure that your jacket would be off by the time you got to the 3rd saw! Must be cooler there than I thought. Excellent comparison test - thank you for doing that for us!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Michael. Thanks for this super nice comment!

[@maxlvledc]

another awesome video!

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you enjoyed it! Greetings from Switzerland

[@anthonybarra2391]

I wish I was in the scouts when you were the leader. Great video, relaxing and informative.i work a lot with tools and I agree with you but well explained and gives an option to every budget. Thank you Felix you man

[@breaking_bear]

Great video! Though, you might get some pushback from fans of the silky. I used mine for 6months to procure firewood between Arizona and the Pacific Northwest. To this day, the same blade still cuts almost the same as the day I bought it. You cannot say that about your bucksaw blade. The high quality Japanese steel Silky has bent on occasion when jamming it, but I have bent it right back immediately. And it bent back the way it originally was and you cannot tell it ever was bent. Also, there are several different blades for the silky saws. Some are more aggressive and you have not tried the more aggressive blades yet. I respect your opinions and experience. Thank you and I look forward to seeing your tutorial on the buck saws! God bless you brother.

[@Waldhandwerk]

Cooler Vergleich und toll gebaute Säge(n) lieber Felix! Klasse!

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank mein lieber Freund!!! Ich wünsche Dir einen tollen Wochenstart!

[@gregkahle9046]

Excellent comparison, thanks Felix! Some of the larger Silky saws look awesome.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes, that's true..

[@callmasiseemindeed8207]

Another advantage of the Silky and a lot of other folding saws, they throw great sparks with a ferro rod.

[@FelixImmler]

Great point! Greetings from Switzerland

[@callmasiseemindeed8207]

Greetings from the US. I'm glad I found your channel or vise versa maybe, eh? I must tell you,, I tried your rag sharpening method with axes/hatchet on a new one I got awhile ago. Excellent method! I am a convert. Thank you for sharing all your great knowledge.

[@ljbbushcraft6640]

Great comparison Felix. I look forward to the follow up videos 👍🔥👍😀

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your kind comment!! 👍

[@Dennis-br5cq]

Hi Felix, wieder ein super Video 🙏👌ich freue mich jetzt schon auf das nächste Video... dann werde ich mir mit Sicherheit auch eine nachbauen ...Natürlich mit meinem Victorinox Taschenmesser 😁👍 . Ach ja und herzlichen Glückwunsch zur 100k😅🙏

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen dank lieber Dennis!!!!

[@jchapman60]

Excellent video Felix! Because of all the youtuber videos I've observed, I decided to buy Silky saws as Christmas gifts For sons and son-in-laws, including one for myself! That was 8 saws, and I got a super deal from a Japanese dealer! As you said, there's many factors on how fast they cut, so the teeth per inch is very important! Mine has served me well!

[@irondoger]

I really like your honesty 🙏 And fun content.

[@FelixImmler]

I appreciate that! Thanks a lot

[@arctodussimus6198]

Very good video and demonstration. I love my Silky Gomboy (with the curved blade). I see the advantages of both. In my mind, there is no reason to limit yourself to just one style. Why not carry both? You can use the Silky to fashion the brace for the other saw blade. That way you can process large wood, and make precise cuts as well. Saving the SAK for even more precise work.

[@FelixImmler]

I agree 100%!

[@michaelkulman7095]

Having a $3 backup seems wise...

[@lucas-iu4oj]

Man Felix....immer wieder geil was du alles bastelst! Danke für deine Anregungen u schönes Wochenende

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Lucas!

[@will.scotnativeingreece]

Hi Felix, great content! 2 days ago i had to cut down a dangerous pine in my garden, i decided to cut off many branches before i felled the tree, I used every type you used to cut the branches as you pointed out you can only use the one that suits the space or location, fortunately my tool shed was only metres away. best regards Will.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Will. Thank you so much for your interesting comment!!!

[@mywrkout1]

Really great comparison and information on the pros and cons of each. Thank you so much Felix, I'm a new subscriber and love your channel.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Martin! Thanks for the sub!

[@iainb1577]

I always carry a junior hacksaw blade in my most lightweight kit. It can be used to make it's own handle, which with a peice of surgical tape or string makes a great little pull saw.

[@FelixImmler]

Yes... thats a valuable hint! Thanks a lot

[@iainb1577]

@@FelixImmler Thank you.

[@wayne-oo]

Well thought out comparison !

[@FelixImmler]

Than you so much!!

[@willikebari5478]

Ein sehr interessanter Vergleich! Danke für's Zeigen und LG aus Oberösterreich!

[@FelixImmler]

das freut mich. danke lieber Willi!

[@ernstandersen979]

As always,a great video 👌👍I love making my own gear,and love cheap solutions 😄

[@FelixImmler]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks a lot Ernst!

[@james_lessick892]

I really like you're video. Thank you.

[@jimf1964]

Since the Silky is an arborists tool, it's easier for reaching up and cutting branches. Also a pull saw isn't just more efficient, but if you have a lot to cut, it's much less tiring to pull with your larger back muscles. The folding saw like that is also popular here for people doing canoe trips, where trail maintenance is common. You can just pull it out of your pocket while portaging. However, I use a small, aluminium frame buck saw. It was much cheaper than a Silky, and probably lighter, but I don't know which I'll get for my next one.

[@hortensialopez9296]

I have in a car boot a silky. Thanks Felix for comparative proyect

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[@invictus3598]

Excellent video! I definitely think the handmade bow and buck saws have the advantage of repairability and durability. But, the Silky offers convenience, light weight, and packability. It really depends on your preference and priorities. If your Silky breaks, then can you improvise. In the alternative, you can carry both without a significant weight penalty. Thank you!

[@williamfoster9024]

Thank you mr.felic ! You the best for to teach us. Ok by.

[@FelixImmler]

So nice of you. Thanks a lot!

[@chiefkirk]

Good job Felix.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you so much my friend!!

[@RatdogDRB]

There's need for both types of saw, and I'm pleased to have both for their individual needs.

[@FelixImmler]

Super! Thanks for your feedback!

[@davidbutler1825]

I recently bought the Silky Big Boy--it is only differs slightly in size and weight, but really works fast!!

[@FelixImmler]

hello David. I belive...

[@gizmocarr3093]

Something you can add to your saw ideas and collection of saws is just buying a replacement blade for a folding saw. Making a handle only requires adding a wing nut some flat washers and proper size stove bolt. The pack model Wyoming saw is one I used for a long time. It has both wood and meat cutting blades and is very sturdy. Reciprocating saw blades come in all lengths and tooth designs; it only takes minutes to make a handle with a nail and hatchet. For $20 dollars you get a pack of five. I have used Estwing hammers, carpenter hatchets and camp axes of all designs. They hold a sharp edge and cost far less than fancy branded models. I know from experience you need both if you spend much time in the forest. Saws get pinched in wood sooner than later. Getting a chainsaw loose makes the axe still an important tool to have. If you ever tried cutting dead or dry Locust, Oak, Maple, Ironwood and hemlock you need a saw made for cutting steel. A sharp axe bounces off this wood like a rubber hammer. It makes sparks fly from a chainsaw chain too.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Gizmo. Thanks a lot for your super interesting feedback!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Thanks, Felix and years ago I bought my son a Stihl foldable saw a little smaller that your Silky. It had a very aggressive tooth pattern. I'm pretty sure he's still using it. Sop thanks much and GBWYou!

[@rozilmer]

As always great work Felix. I just like to mention, fiskars does two folding or better sliding saws in 16 and 25cm. Even if the locking mechanism is a little bit weak, they are really cutting great. And they are a lot cheaper then the Silky and seem to have no weight at all. Mine helps me in the garden and provided a lot of firewood on our many trips through the swedish woods. No one in the comunity ever talks about them , it is always silky or bahco. I think they are worth to give them a try.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your interesting tip!!!!

[@leemcgann6470]

Both are great

[@hiddenwoodsben]

Grüetzi Felix! I just got to your channel a few days ago and had to sent over by TAoutdoors - which is a shame, given that i grew up just over *the River* from you. In these few days and probably two dozen vids or so i've watched i can say, that you rekindled my forgotten love for the SAK and i already ordered a new one plus more or less everything tortoise-gear produces for them. Please stay healthy, happy and overall saugut! p.s.: isn't it funny that the old Sackmesser is called SA(c)K in english? Pity our anglophone friends can't appreciate it!

[@FelixImmler]

Haaaa ha haaa, danke für deinen lustigen Kommentar! Liebe Grüsse...

[@Downeastwaves]

Thanks so much!

[@FelixImmler]

You're welcome!

[@JENNISWISS]

spannend✌️ dankä felix

[@einufo]

Hallo Felix, der Vergleich war schon gut. Ich hätte nicht erwartet, dass die Silky mit dem viel kürzeren Blatt und der feineren Zahnung so gut mit den beiden Selfmadesägen mithält. Ich selbst habe eine Silky, habe auch schon die Spitze eines Blattes abgebrochen (wenn man sich ungeschickt genug anstellt, geht das!). War aber eine gute Gelegenheit, ein Ersatzblatt mit grober Zahnung zu kaufen (Silky Europe hat einen super Service!). Eine Faltsäge besitze ich, um beim Paddeln querliegenden Windbruch zu "kürzen", da brauche ich eine handliche , sofort benutzbare Säge. Gruß Tino Hello Felix, the comparison was good. I didn't expect the Silky, with its much shorter blade and finer teeth, to keep up so well with the two self-made saws. I have a Silky myself and have already broken off the tip of a blade (if you are clumsy enough, it works!). But it was a good opportunity to buy a replacement blade with coarse teeth (Silky Europe has great service!). I have a folding saw in order to "shorten" blown down trees when paddling, so I need a handy saw that can be used immediately. Greetings Tino

[@FelixImmler]

Hallo Tino. Dank für deinen sehr interessanten Kommentar!!

[@MichaelR58]

Felix ,good video , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching dear Michael!

[@oecher_boeschcraft]

Nice comparison, thank you. I like the more flexible and faster Option...and in my opinion you can save money with the collapsible saw as well and get a good one like the laplander. In future i like/ hope to try a boreal collapsible saw. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu 100.000 Abonnenten 👍🏼

[@FelixImmler]

Very true! Vielen Dank für die Gratulation!

[@TheSaneHatter]

When it becomes feasible to buy & test them, I'd love to hear your opinions on the larger forms of folding saw, such as the Silky BigBoy, the Boreal 21, or Bob Dustrude, as a follow-up to this video.

[@shermanhofacker4428]

The saw blades available vary tremendously. Some resemble hack saw, some have very coarse teeth, and my favorite has a combination of cutters and drags like a good quality two man crosscut.

[@ffaubert1]

Thanks Felix! As luck would have it, I'm trying to build a frame saw at the moment. I used some dimensional spruce. It didn't work well so I'm totally up for the next video.

[@FelixImmler]

The framesaw i show in two weeks. next week is the Bowsaw topic.

[@svenst5]

Hallo, Klasse, dass mal gezeigt wird, dass es nicht immer der moderne high end Kram sein muss, sondern sehr gute und bewährte Alternativen gibt. Einen Vorteil haben die klassischen Bügel- oder Gestellsäge auch noch. Man kann sie prima und problemlos mit natürlichen Materialien bauen/herstellen kann. Und wenn man etwas geschick besitzt, braucht man nur das Sägeblatt um die komplette säge herzustellen. Wäre klasse, wenn du dass auch so zeigen könntest, denn so eine säge kann ein sehr gutes survival Tool sein. Habe mal gehört, dass Soldaten eine im Gürtel dabei hatten und eben zu diesem Zweck. Ob es stimmt kann ich leider nicht sagen aber es wäre nicht verwunderlich. Also mach weiter so Immer wieder klasse Gruß aus Berlin

[@FelixImmler]

Hallo Sven. Dein Kommentar ist sehr interessant. Danke!

[@Estereos]

I love Silky! BTW, there are many different models, sizes and handles to choose from. 2. you can also take only the blade with you, (blade is detachable) and build a handle you want from the wood sticks you find. 3. Silky is not just only more convenient than any western style saw, it is also 2-3 times faster with any wood and it makes super clear cuts. 4. I had never Silky blade bent or broke on me.5. Silky has curved blades which are even more efficient with green wood. Truth is that you don't need any other tool for cutting wood in the wild if you have Silky. Pocket size Silky has 4(!) different types of blades to choose from, each more suitable for different jobs and you can use it as a knife in many situations. The only disadvantage I may possibly talk about is that you have to forget all you know about western saws and learn the proper technique of using pool-saws.

[@robman247]

Nice show and tell video 🎥👏 on the saws you got got some good videos out thanks for sharing your knowledge 🧠 👍👌✌️🇺🇸

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Robert. Thanks a lot for watching my videos!

[@In_fluss]

Really cool, thank you.

[@FelixImmler]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ozarkwonderer]

It comes down to wat your doing. I have a baco folder ive used for years. Great for easy carry and cutting staves for bows. But id never use it to cut lumber for a cabin. A buck saw is a work horse and definitely a need around long term settlement and camp. Looking forward to the buck saw build.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your interesting feedback!

[@DarrenMalin]

good stuff , thank you sir :)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@Veldvaardigheden]

Very nice insight Felix ! I like the convience of a silky but I consider the 3 euro saw blade now . Thanks and take care Greeetsss Martin.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks, you too!

[@rldickie]

I got a Fiskar's gardening saw last summer. Blade slides lengthwise in and out of the handle. Cuts way better than the store brand folding saws.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your tip!

[@lookoutpath6520]

Cool comparison! I like the Ichiban Samurai saws, blades & precision like silky but a pistol grip handle for Western ergonomics & feel & more reasonable $$ 👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your super important feedback!

[@asmith7876]

It's fun to make stuff, and a lighter pack is always a plus so a bare blade is enticing. But my friend brings his Silky Bigboy with a curved blade and it's the next best thing to a chain saw, I have no doubt it would leave those others in the sawdust. Grab it out, unfold, 20 minutes later a PILE of firewood. No axe or other saw can compare. And I acknowledge they take care when using, but so does any tool. I love the complainers on the Silkys who break them the first time and blame the saw. Yes, I'm a Silky convert, but for legitimate reasons. Love your work, thanks for burning those calories for us!

[@FelixImmler]

I can understand your arguments very good.

[@michelerendine2830]

Sera Félix, bel video grande💪

[@FelixImmler]

Muchas gracias!!

[@josercarlucci]

Magnificent bush saws Felix, you are "the guy". Congratulations and thanks for the video! P. S. Even in the meltdown, your country is so beautiful!

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Jose! Thank you very much for your kind comment and for your valuable support since years!!!

[@woodchild48]

Danke für das gute Vergleichsvideo. Ich habe auch eine Silky Gomboy und schon zwei Sägeblätter verbogen. In der Landi hab ich eine ähnliche Säge für CHF 8.- gefunden und schon paar mal benutzt. Ich bin erstaunt, die ist fast so gut wie die Silky.

[@FelixImmler]

Haaa haa haaaa, das im Video sind Landi -Sägeblätter!!

[@samueldougoud3289]

Excellent video once again. For me the superior ergonomy of the buck saw makes the decision. For smaller jobs a billhook (Gertel) is fine !

[@FelixImmler]

Good choice!!

[@outdoorwoodchipps3107]

Good comparison. One more reason to work on an improvised Hack saw.

[@FelixImmler]

I agree 100%!

[@wolfgrube]

super Video!

[@FelixImmler]

Hallo Wolfgang. Vielen Dank!!

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Alle Werkzeuge haben ihren richtigen Platz in der richtigen Situation. Ich selbst benutze verschiedene Arten von Sägen. Ich habe noch keine eigene Säge gebaut. Ist wahrscheinlich ein großer "Fan" von Silky Saws. Danke für ein interessantes Video!

[@FelixImmler]

Hallo Dennis. Danke für deinen interessanten Kommentar!!

[@feliceh]

Vielen Dank mal wieder für Dein Video, es macht einfach immer wieder Freude! Grüße an den See 😍

[@FelixImmler]

Das freut mich sehr. danke lieber Namensvetter!

[@feliceh]

@@FelixImmler Heute morgen mal wieder einem Jungen bzw der Mutter in meiner Praxis Schnitz It yourself empfohlen 😉

[@lisuk66]

👋🇧🇾✌️Thank's again, Wonderful Mr VixMan 😉!!!