Silky Katanaboy 650 - Elite Folding Saw

Even though I do not typically do product review type videos on my channel, I made an exception for this one. See why.
I received this saw from Big Bear Tools in Canada
bigbeartools.com/store/#!/KATA...

[@CanadianPrepper]

Great review you went into a lot more depth than I did about its capabilities, I learned a bit more like always. I especially liked what you said towards the end of it not needing any other fuel but elbow grease! I hope it serves you well my friend. CP

[@tonyeden8381]

Yeah man your review got me to buy one.........in the right hands this thing could replace a bow saw a chainsaw and a samurai sword 👍

[@RealRickyRoss]

+Canadian Prepper Your review was good ... I bought one after watching your review ;-)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Canadian Prepper I'm sure it *WILL* serve me well. Thanks for the compliments on the video. I was impressed with the professionalism with your video.

[@sinclairmarcus]

Far North Bushcraft And Survival very detailed explains why silky are at the cutting edge of saws

[@JS-xs5hq]

I counted only 42 pull strokes of the saw and it made a clean cut through the 7" log. Speaks for itself. Thanks.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You may want to keep in mind that this is also a dead tree that is not as dense as a living tree. A live tree does take more time and work to get through even with this saw.

[@thekolakovics]

The beard , the demeanor, and the fact that you live the "outdoor life" just got you a sub sir. I live in British Columbia and have similar topography, wood species, weather, etc.. The worst thing my friends/family find about "outdoor reviews" is folks that have never lived in remote regions and such trying to pass themselves as "survival experts" while you hear traffic and see a Tim Hortons sign in the background. Besides all the good points you mentioned about a chainsaw vs manual, one major point is that wildlife is more disturbed with a chainsaw and may delay trapping/ hunting for a period of time. GREAT VIDEOS SIR!!! Keep them coming...A very Merry Christmas to you, your family, and of course your tough,peacefull lifestyle...sign me Jealous.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Thank you for the kind words and thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it and wish to welcome you to the channel.

[@SurvivalLilly]

I recently bought myself a silky pocketboy :) Thanks for the review Lonnie.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Survival Lilly Great. I'll bet that is a nice saw. After using this one I can see that a smaller Silky for general camping and every day bushcraft use would be really nice to have. I know I really like my Bahco laplander and I'm sure that a similar silky would be nice to have and use.

[@johndifrancisco3642]

Meng Lee, You were not paying attention or maybe just missed it. He addressed that when he talked about the pull cut and how the blade gets pulled taught.

[@littlebull8881]

pocket boy is brilliant little saw, they have a curved blade pocket boy now, overall I love my gomboy 270

[@IntntnlProSatire]

..and it was Great to see you - almost - Smile about it.. :) Love yer channel, Cheers..

[@thomasbayer3311]

Survival Lilly : thanks for the info. I really learn a lot from you both. I am looking forward to some relaxing bushcrafting and canoe camping and fishing in the northern ponds and lakes of the Adirondack Park in NY.

[@gii_vannile]

Thank you very much . Your invitation to Silky Katanaboy 650 is very simple and logistically physically reasonable . So , I just now ordered Katanaboy 650 on Amazon . I had been wondering which one should I buy , 500 or 650 in these three years . Very very valuable footages for the futures . And your voice is also too much believable enough . Mar. 16th 2023 Thu. 16:23 from Yokohama City Japan

[@seniletravel7171]

Lonnie, Thank you for helping us to stay alive during and after what's most assuredly coming. Phil in the Pacific Northwest

[@icommandoi145]

Great folding saw and you won't regret it. There is an alternative smaller saw made by Silky available on Amazon now which is much more affordable however it is the slightly smaller model. It's a 360 mm blade length ie 14~ inch. $46 on Amazon now. It's called the "Silky Professional Series BIGBOY 2000"

[@billhart9832]

Your camera angle is just right showing the full stroke you're able to achieve and how the saw clears and expells the sawdust with each stroke. Very impressive!

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

@ 72 years of age, I like to be careful. I’m not a big fan of chainsaws on slopes. I don’t need to worry about running out of gas at the bottom of the slope, or carrying a gas can up a slippery slope, after a storm, rain or ice & snow. When I use my saw, I use a Stihl easy pull. For fallen branches, I prefer my Silk 2000. I’ve got a Stihl pole saw that is a pull saw, with 3 5 foot extension handles. I really don’t like having to use any of them, but if I have to, I usually have myself for company. Hand saws are safer, quieter, lighter, and easier to transport. If you have to buy a tool, buy a good one, once, not a poor one & a good one. If money is a problem, rent, whenever possible. Loved your video, learned something new about Silky models. Thanks & be careful!

[@nyk3334]

I know this is an old video but this is the power of espousing knowledge. A newbie like me can come along and soak it all up. I love your videos. Your professionalism is especially appreciated. You do things the right way. Thanks again.

[@Prometheus1111]

i drooled a little watching it cut.

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

I've been using my Katanaboy professionally for the past 8 years. Matter of fact I used it today to remove a ten inch diameter, rock hard long dead ash and a similar sized spruce that fell across our trail system. I also made a new swinging gate and all of the rounds were cut with my Katanaboy. I may have to replace it's blade in 10 or 15 years, but I'm good with that.

[@jackwheatley8]

it lasts that long?

[@jamesaritchie2]

I LOVE Silky saws. I carry a Pocket Boy as part of my EDC, and I really want the Katana. I've seen it in action, and it's hard to believe how well it cuts even standing trees. Besides, when someone pulls out saw, you can now say, "That's not a saw. This is a saw."

[@runnit5863]

Is this the bob Ross of the wilderness

[@albertdesalvo7273]

Bob Ross was excellent.

[@briandunivent]

i always enjoy listening to your lessons you teach on youtube, you're a great teacher!

[@troyclayton]

Wow. Really cool. I've always loved razor sharp zero set pruning saws for their clean cuts, but hated the binding on larger pieces. I spent the first 5 minutes of the video wondering why a zero set blade was going to be so special. Glad I stuck around to find out. So simple, yet so profound. I also love the other features, I've closed a saw on my hand a hundred times (years pruning trees for a living). Thanks!

[@blairwise3339]

I'd much rather carry this seven or eight miles than a chainsaw as well. LOL.

[@forrestrichardson6513]

Hi far north bushcraft. I'm from the United Kingdom. Love watching your videos. They are so great and informative and you are a great teacher. I practicing them myself. Keep up the great work. Many thanks forrest

[@tbsnwbrdng7]

Such a humble man. Thank you Lonnie

[@daverosa3077]

I ordered the Silky Bigboy after watching this video. I now have a saw that blows my old Bacho away. I love my Silky. I have used it to slab up a log of wet ash about 7 inches in diameter. It did take some work but managed to cut the log into 1/2 inch slabs. The cut is very nice leaving very little tool marks which are easy to sand out. It has totally sold me. Silky is the way to go if you have some wood to chew through. Quickly. Thank Lonnie. Cheers from the Great Lakes in Canada.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Dave Rosa Awesome. Glad you are happy with your purchase. I am sure happy with mine. I just used it a week ago or so to cut a stump (that had been under the snow) out of the way to get my snowmachine unstuck so that I could continue to haul fresh cut firewood to the cabin. It was the perfect tool for the job and saved the day.

[@daverosa3077]

Ya. Mine has done a lot for me as well. A great tool.

[@carlose6010]

Such a precise examination to the physics (and function) of the saw.. I am buying one even though I don't really need it! It is truly a work of sawing art!. Thanks Far North Bushcraft.

[@thewalker4614]

I ended up getting the 650 after watching your review and that led me to Canadian prepper' channel. I dropped a couple problem trees in my yard in minutes! Wow, a lot less effort than a chain saw considering the weight and no gas or oil! Thanks Lonnie!,

[@conradrideoutcr]

Hey Lonnie. Love your channel man. I am a Newfoundlander from the east coast of Canada. I grew up in the bush doing many things that you show on your channel. I am also a member of the Canadian Forces. I was a medic for 15 years and spent a lot of time in the field with infantry. Did a recon course that taught me many useful skills for in the bush. I just transferred trades to firefighter. More time off for bush bashing. Lol. I am posted to Comox, in British Columbia...just south of you. Great country on the west coast. I spend the majority of my time in the country. I just am finishing up making a bug out shelter which is permanent. Gives me a spot to go to get away and to spend time alone in the woods. I recently bought a go,boy 240 mm saw and I have exclusively used it to work on and make my shelter camp. I wish I had seen this product you review here. Man it is a sweet saw. I have a quick question for you that is not related to the saw. Is that cool? I trust you for your answer

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Sure go ahead and ask your question but I may or may not be able to answer it. If I do not know the answer I will say so. It may be some days before I can answer however since I will be away for a while.

[@rubensaficianado]

Hi Lonnie: First Thank You for all you do and share. I enjoy your videos very much. In fact I binged watched them for a couple hours and learned much. I admire your kind demeanor and approachable style of teaching. It is quite evident this is your passion. I took the Karamat winter course with Mors and your name came up several times for all that you have shared. I definitely was swayed to buy the katanaboy saw and when you said you could forsee a time when there might not be gas or oil for a saw this piece of kit becomes especially invaluable. Getting the most highest yield of firewood with the lowest input effort is a worthwhile endeavor when you consider the multplier of waste with other methods and how much work there is to be done is a day aside from firewood. While $200 for the saw is quite a chunk of change and seeing the replacement blade is 150 it made me want to do a little reseach on sharpening. The file is called a feather edge file and can be had on ebay in different lengths for $7-12 plus reasonable shipping Here is a video of the silky being sharpened kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qUln2JeLFggNU Short of that I guess we could put a abrasive wheel on a dremel and make do with some results: that is if there was electricity. Looking forward to your next videos.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

Mors is in many ways the "father of modern bushcraft". It is a tremendous honor for my name to have been mentioned in that type of setting. Thanks for the web link.

[@alanaspopo1955]

Thanks for the clear and concise review on the Katana Boy saw. Your reasons for buying one and what it is really good for make perfect sense. In Alaska where there are not friendly service centers every few miles it is obvious why you bought it and also it makes perfect sense in the lower 48 when facing difficult terrain or big jobs that are necessary! I liked the explanations about having 4 chain saws and only one working at your cabin 60 miles away and also using it when canoeing up streams with trees blocking them. You need to be self reliant and the saw clearly helps. Great job!

[@BushcraftPaolo]

I really like coherent people like you, this is why I keep following you and learn from you as well.

[@stepitup5409]

Hey Lonnie, just stopped by to say Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife. Its above average in Virginia tonight but its always nice to see some snow when I come to your channel. I wish you both a wonderful Christmas and know that you celebrate the real reason for the season. Christ has come into the world! Peace to you!

[@ZEDU657]

Thank you, sir, for bringing this product to my attention. I will definitely be adding this tool to my inventory. Looking forward to more videos. Take care!

[@margieoakes3092]

Excellent review. Just ordered a 650 tonight. One of the items I have wanted for a long time. If our money is going to be worthless soon, I thought now is the time to purchase. As soon as my wife gets over her sticker shock, I plan on ordering an extra blade ! Hmm! Wanna go out for supper tomorrow night Honey? LOL I kid her but she is a jewel ! Supports all of my prepping "wants" or needs. I am blessed!! POMO

[@1neAdam12]

I'm looking at this purchase the same way. Money will be digital by 2030, and before we get there, it becomes valueless. All my Stihl saws will probably be next to worthless for a while. Wish i was being hyperbolic, but this is what they're telling us is going to happen. Man, just what is going on with our borders should be enough to realize something big is going down.

[@amightyatom]

If anyone's wondering these blades/teeth are predominantly meant for green wood cutting. It would absolutely fly through green in about a third of the time. Used by gardeners and arborists.

[@jimlahey8919]

I like the idea that you don't have to be too particular over the size of the tree like you do with the more traditional saws.....great video Lonnie and a well done review....you don't do many but they are a pleasure to watch when you do😀...until the next one my friend.👍👍👍

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+trevor parsons Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the product review video.

[@joeclay3288]

Thank you... I noticed on the packaging when it finally came in, that you are correct. The Silky 650mm can be sharpened with a special file

[@stephenzevetchin]

love your demeanor. i look forward to new and archived videos!

[@robertmorgan54]

I'm from Alaska , lived in the Bush many many years , now living in Los Anchorage. That saw is great , I will be buying one soon myself

[@8thsinner]

Only in an extremely limited range of products are you actually able to compare fully motorized versions to their counter-part manually operated device. The fact that you as well as many others do, is a true testiment to it's capabilities. It's on my wish list for sure. It's far more efficient to make a full sized siberian long fire that will last a full three days when you have something like this to use. Let alone the potential for building a cabin.

[@thekolakovics]

Great review FNB...my father was a faller and I cut firewood and deadfall etc... the number 1 reason two stroke motors on good quality saws break down or won't start in sub zero temperatures is fuel type/octane and oil/fuel ratios. In Canada we use CHEVRON SUPER PREMIUM (94 octane) year round on all two stroke and four stroke engines. ( Costly to a point) I do all my own mechanical work and have worked in the fuel delivery industry. The aforementioned fuel has the highest stabilizing agents and octane.Just fired up a 5 hp B&G 4 stroke with one pull after a cold winter (stored outside) My neighbor and friend was taking apart his carb and fuel system due to varnishing. He came to my mower that is 5 years older and was shocked silly at the shape of my fuel system. AIR FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EVERY USE !!!!( 2 minute job)Spark plug cleaning or replacement as required. The benefits far outweigh the costs in my experience. Detonation is the # 1 cause of premature failure in high performance saws like a HUSKY OR STIHL and vehicles that are super/turbo charged, high compression, or air injected. 87 octane is the" bare minimum" as specified by the auto industry and we all have accepted this to the point of missing the "minimum part" Mechanics love low octane...keeps them and part suppliers busy. Will purchase a few Silkys after CP/ FNB review...great back up, no noise, and who needs gym fees.Love Joseph and family.PS got to learn how to make videos as I just learned how to use a laptop 2 years ago and my kid Nathan is a pro. I always try to be solution oriented and my friends/family have been pushing me towards technology as I'm cowering behind a bush LOL

[@lazyjackass77]

Wife got me a BigBoy for xmas and it fits perfectly in my backpack. I love mine, and it will never leave my pack.

[@justinolfart5431]

Ian M and the good thing is it will never need sharpening if you keep it in your backpack😄😄😄 just kidding with you

[@gcruishank9663]

The 650 is a beast! I have the 500 and it cuts great too. They are amazing saws.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

GREAT ITEM! Looks like it's worth it's weight in GOLD. Thanks for sharing Lonnie.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+imasurvivornthriver It has been a great saw for me that am very thankful that I have. You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@paganoutdoors3193]

Lonnie, that is a beast of a saw and the flute music is entrancing, awesome sound, cheers from across the pond.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Craig Twiner There has been a lot of interest in my home made PVC flute and it's music. Many people have asked for a video demonstrating how to make the flute so I will do that some time this winter. Atb to you across the pond from Alaska USA

[@paulhoy]

Always real. Always helpful. Thanks, Lonnie.

[@TuckerSP2011]

Excellent demonstration Lonnie. You really covered it all in regards to this product.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+TuckerSP2011 Thanks my friend. Glad you liked the video. I usually feel that others do so much better than I do when it comes to product reviews.

[@dougLinker]

great review! I have had the 500 in my "shopping cart" a few times but always chicken out as I'm afraid I will break the blade like I have many times with the smaller Silkys. I realize it's my fault for being rammy and always in a rush but as far as the flex goes on that guy did you ever bind and bend during use or have the thought of it snapping? thx for the review

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Doug Outside I have never yet had any problems with binding. However I can sure picture it happening if when sawing through a log and the log sags & pinches the saw blade. A person just has to be aware of these scenarios and operate with due caution during those times. The saw blade is quite stout. Because of the saw's extreme aggresive teeth, I find that nice slow but steady strokes are best for long term energy conservation and efficiency. Under those circumstances, it should be easy to stop yourself when the blade is binding and not go far enough to break the blade. Because of this being a pull stroke cutting blade, I don't apply that much pressure on the push stroke.

[@dougLinker]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival awesome -thx for the reply

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

they cut on the pull stroke shouldn't have to put that much pressure on the front stroke to break it

[@jamesbennett4467]

I have a boy and I love it

[@handemooor984]

OMG.!!!!!!!! The mother of all the saws. Wood seems to be butter!!!!!. Amazing. Thanks for posting

[@nalgasaplaudiendo3119]

I need to add this to my Bug out Bag. Thanks for reviewing this Lonnie!

[@StanFaryna]

Lonnie, I ordered a Silky Bigboy after watching your video. Living in the city, I don't cut firewood or trees, but I do prune trees in the yard.

[@TheLightningGate]

Most excellent review, Lonnie. Most excellent. I have a Silky Gomboy, and it cuts effortlessly.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+TheLightningGate I can see after using this saw that it would be great to have a small Silky saw for the smaller jobs as well. I have seen a lot of good opinions on that Gomboy saw.

[@BigDaddy-jo8ig]

Iv got the katonboy. 650 and the big boy 2000. Saws now.. i love both of them thanks for the help man

[@DK-jd8bj]

best purchase I've ever made. love this saw. great companion to my pocketboy and sugowaza silkys.

[@johnburgin7478]

Nice saw . I rough timed your cut at less than 30 seconds. That’s moving some material in a short time . Thanks for the video. Y’all have a great New Year

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

This was a dead dry tree that had begun to decompose so was not as durable of wood as a fresh green wood. The saw does cut well though in terms of hand saws.

[@bushmansurvival5053]

Fabulous review Lonnie. Well done Sir!

[@thealabamabushcrafter6861]

Excellent review, you should be their poster boy for their saws. They really are the best hand saws in the world !

[@whopua]

Thanks for the heads up about possible customer service issues!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+whopua You are welcome. I have a problem with being ignored or considered not important enough to bother with.

[@ArtMorte]

That is a sweet piece of equipment. Maybe just a tiny bit longer than I'd like to carry, but clearly very efficient!

[@TheSagerider]

This saw would be great for back country snow machine trips. My deep snow Polaris machine is very limited as far as what you can pack because the snow tunnel is not strong enough to hold much gear, it is a snow tunnel not a luggage rack so nothing heavy. I can imagine this saw saving my life if I break down or bad stuck out there some where. I live in Montana and a bit of a hermit so as always the possibility I may find my self all alone with only my wits when going afield, this saw might be the only real friend I got. Thank you for teaching me through your videos how to survive.

[@dazinthesticks]

Nice in depth honest review Lonnie,looks like the saw will last a long time. Thanks for inviting us by. Atb Darren

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Darren Roberts Thank you Darren. You are welcome. Atb to you and yours as well.

[@johnnyhalf6558]

Outstanding.! Nice explanation and demonstration !

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

Nice review. I can really see how a saw like this could come in handy after your review. Thanks.

[@JayMS916]

With a beard like that, you know you're in good hands.

[@tycreps6407]

Good review. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills!!

[@Barbarossa4U]

Great review Lonnie! I've been eying this one for the same reason you got it. I've had a BigBoy for years now and show everyone I know. I use it in my pack. No other saw brand comes even close.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Barbarossa4U I'll bet that bigboy is a nice saw. I'm sure impressed with this Katanaboy.

[@Wintertrekker]

Yes, what a saw! Seen and used it at a Symposium, but don't own one....yet! Thanks for the link to Big Bear Tools. I did not know about them here in Canada.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Wintertrekker I don't have much experience with Big Bear Tools other than this saw but "Canadian Prepper" highly recommends them. Atb my friend

[@sethwarner2540]

Good night!! looks like that thing is cutting about a quarter inch per stroke!! The second cut took 43 strokes!! Much better review than others.

[@keithshwalbe6981]

Thank you for making this video. Very helpful and eye opening.

[@michaelkilpatrick3076]

I got that FatBoy I believe it is called and I would put that thing up against any comparable saw in length and maybe against some that is longer. Them are some cutting hand saws brother and yes they are sharp. I ended up in the emergency room after trimming some limbs back and got my hand in the way. That is for sure a sharp saw. I don't think that Laplander could stand against that Silky. I would put that Silky up against it anytime. Great post!! Very good looking saw! I wasn't aware they made one that large. I will of sure be saving for one!! Thanks brother! Have a bless day!!

[@jvanniekerk1]

Thanks. Great review and great to know about this saw

[@daltonvickers7977]

That is one whopper of a saw. It looks extremely capable and well built and thought out. It made easy work out of that log. I am impressed with that saw. Thank you for the review

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+dalton vickers You are welcome my friend and than k you for watching and for the comment. This saw has sure won my favor for sure.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Thank you for this review. I whant to bought one from the first time than i have seen it. You have answer to all the last questions than i have about this saw. Hello from France.

[@lukehotchkiss5344]

Thanks for responding so quickly

[@Thierryoutdoors]

Lonnie I only watch because I like what is genuine vids from an honest straight forward couple who work and live in an area that is not the kindest. Your vids are entertaining and enlightening. Your reviews are honest and genuine. Compliments my friend? No.... Just honest facts. Thank you once more.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Thierryoutdoors Thank you much for the "honest facts" my friend. I appreciate them. Glad you enjoy the videos that we produce.

[@canesser1]

That is amazing Lonnie, thanks for the review, I really like this option over carrying my chainsaw for the occasional fallen tree on our ATV trails, ideal for that application not to mention an excellent camp saw for preparing the large 2 and 3 log all night fires you showed us.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Canesser You are welcome and thank you for watching. The Silky saws are very popular with trail clearing crews judging from reading forum posts on the web concerning Silky saws. As stated in the video, that will also be one of my main uses for this saw. We have quite a few overland miles to go when riding the snowmachines into our cabin and we never know what to expect as far as tree blowdowns.

[@woodlandsnorth]

That saw is almost taller than you are! Nice review, great saw for processing large wood.

[@kennethspeed2019]

I learned about Japanese saws through furniture making and so I bought a Silky saw for hiking and backing. Mine has a blade length of about 9" and folds in a similar manner to yours; it comes in a clear plastic case that has proven itself to be remarkably durable. The saw is light and efficient and cuts quickly and cleanly and while replacement blades aren't cheap they are available. Clearly I don't require a saw as large as yours but I definitely think Silky saws are the way to go.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Kenneth Speed A Silky with a 9 inch blade *would* be very handy to have as well. I am using a Bahco Laplander which is roughly that same size as yours but after using this large folder and seeing the difference in this compared to other saws, it would be nice to also have a small Silky as well for quick small wood for the majority of my campfires.

[@kennethspeed2019]

Hi Lonnie, mine is the Silky Gomboy 2400 with medium teeth and as far as I*'m concerned it's a superb tool and I recommend it highly. I get very smooth cuts but they're also fast. Mainly I use it for clearing trails because we get a lot of fallen trees here in the small mountains of western Masachusetts but it's an excellent saw for small camp constriction and firewood collection for one or two people too.

[@mikeewoody]

Thank you my friend for all the great videos. Your true woodsman and a stand up guy. From kenai ak

[@tallcedars2310]

Am glad you are a how to channel and not a product channel, there are too many of them for us who like the old haaard ways, lol :)

[@tallcedars2310]

+Tall Cedars I see that in a forest such as ours, the Katanaboy 650 is ideal. We here have old poplar forests and this saw would be idea for trees that are as large as in our area, love how it cuts deadwood like butter, thanks for this review Lonnie.

[@jjjvclub]

Nice video! I have a couple of the smaller ones Pocket Boy and I forget the name of the other but they are absolutely awesome cutting tools. Thanks for the review!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Jerry Hickey You are welcome and thank you. This is my first experience with Silky saws and this one has won me over.

[@ScottFici]

Lonnie, Your just Phenomenal in all you do my friend. Thank You for your experience, your patience, your time and effort regardless the conditions. But most of all Lonnie Thank You for being just our friend for all of us and giving us the outdoor tools to use in any condition. Thank You Lonnie.......Thank You =)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Scott Fici New Yorker You are very welcome and thank you for those kind words. Glad you are enjoying the videos

[@ScottFici]

Anytime Lonnie, You ever need any help you just holler. A true friend always....Scott

[@patje0109]

Thanks Lonnie ! Really like the saw!

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+patje0109 You are welcome. It is a nice saw and I'm very happy with it.

[@PocketKnivesBlog]

Absolutely LOVE the intro music!! And your vids as well!!

[@spudrubble]

Did some looking and they offer some smaller sizes as well. The 650 stands for 650mm, they offer a 500 as well 19.7" long blade that folds too in case people are looking for a bit smaller. Pretty neat, thank you.

[@xrdwhale8188]

What a great saw, thanks for showing us.

[@larryk113]

Nice saw! I always enjoy your videos.

[@BananaAlert]

Excellent review..! Very helpful. I've seen a review by ''Survival Russia'' last year, and you both did a great job..!

[@michelledolly3789]

Thanks again for the thorough instructions.

[@johnnyyukon7887]

Hi Lonnie, I'm glad you decided to do this review. I've been sitting on the fence about purchasing this saw, I think it's time to order myself yet another Xmas present :) I liked your comments at the end of the video, as Canadian Prepper mentioned. Well done.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Johnny Yukon Thank you. One thing about buying your own Christmas presents, you know that you will most likely enjoy the gift. lol. You can also be pretty sure it won't be socks or underwear. lol

[@johnnyyukon7887]

+Far North Bushcraft And Survival hahahahaha, awesome! :)

[@tonyeden8381]

Hey Lonnie excellent review on this awesome Silky tool.......I came across it a few months ago on Canadian preppers review........I have the size down and it's unbelievable how fast and how thick a log it can destroy........these tools truly are a viable replacement for a chainsaw 👍

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Tony Eden Thank you. Yeah that Katanaboy 500 ( assuming that is the one you have) would also be an awesome saw i'm sure.

[@tonyeden8381]

That's the one .......even the small ones like the pocketboy are awesome 👍

[@PrimalOutdoors]

I have the Silky Katanaboy 500 and I have been very impressed by it, I actually did not know that there was a 650 option or I might have gone that route but now that I have had time to use my 500 I am glad I went with it, I have cut rounds as big as 12+ inches with mine, still these are great saws and which ever one a person chooses they will have a wood eating machine. I have also picked up a Silky Bigboy so I would have a smaller and lighter weight pack option and I am equally impressed with it. Great review. Jason

[@betweenfiveandseven]

+Primal Outdoors The 650 has only been out on the market for a few weeks, and isn't available everywhere yet. My 500 is fairly new to me too and I bought it just about 6 weeks before a Japanese exporter I do business with told me the 650 was coming... 5 more inches of stroke and 5 more inches of those nasty, sharp teeth just seems quite tempting, doesn't it? ;)

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Primal Outdoors Thank you. Those "bigboy" saws do look like a great size for the pack. That is good to hear that they also are a good option.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+betweenfiveandseven The extra length can be a negative in transportng the saw compared to the 500mm but when cutting a large amount of wood, that extra length would then be quite an asset in making production wood cutting less strenuous.

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Sweet saw and great video. I personally do not have a current need for a saw that big, but I can see where it will serve you well. Thanks for the info and keep up the great work.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Jon Cothran Thank you for the kind words as well as for watching and commenting.

[@ascaye]

I will look into buying one. My surroundings are a little different here in Central Florida. It doesn't hurt to be prepared.

[@iamcanadican750]

I need one of these. As a carpenter I've used hand pull saws before. Hands down the ergonomics was better. The Japanese are hard to beat when they produce a quality blade of any kind.

[@highbrownboots]

You're one of just a few people I'd bother to watch do a product review Lonnie. I'll be curious how it goes when its time to sharpen. A file might skip right over those hardened teeth. Looks like a great replacement and bucksaws will be fewer and fewer! Thanks for sharing, always good to hear from you.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+highbrownboots You are welcome. Thank you for the encouraging endorsement. Yes the teeth are harder than a standard file. I'm told that a diamond file should be suitable for sharpening the teeth though I have not tried it myself.

[@lecturer09]

This is a serious piece of kit. It looks a bit cumbersome to me but as you say its advantage is considerable over a mechanical chain saw. It also looks fairly easy to operate and is fairly portable for its size. It also appears to be fairly good value for money. Good review and technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@garyfranklin7747]

Very instructive and well-produced video. I purchased the saw about a month ago. According to literature that came with the saw, the teeth can be sharpened. I haven't used saw much--mostly on downed white pine. Up to 15" diameter pine, saw easily goes thru. Greater diameter can lead to some pinching of saw, depending on various factors, e.g.: (a) if trunk flush to ground; (b) if trunk on incline and steepness of incline; and (c) how much trunk is left to cut. Plenty of people have much more experience in this area than I do and I'm sure they know the best workarounds.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

You may already know this but for those that do not know, on a log with an end that is supported in such a way as to cause binding, you can make a thin wedge to drive into the top of your saw cut once you are deep enough in the cut to allow doing so. What that will accomplish is to keep the saw cut forced open and prevent binding. If your log is supported on both ends but not in the region where you are cutting, the saw cut will allow the log to sag there once the cut is deep enough to to do so. By driving a wedge into the cut, you are preventing the log from sagging.

[@garyfranklin7747]

@@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival I haven't tried that approach yet, but will do so on a couple of other downed trunks that are on my to-do list. Thanks very much. I only became aware of your videos a few weeks ago and have learned a lot and expect to continue doing so. Thanks again.

[@StyNorth]

Very nice review Lonnie! Will be looking at getting one for sure.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Sty North Thanks my freind for watching. They are a great saw for sure. I'm a convert now. :o)

[@Biglandtrapper]

Great saw design, very well made. This one sparked my interest, thanks for the review Lonnie ....

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+William Larkham Jr (Bigland Trapper) You are welcome. I can see why it has "sparked your interest". It has sparked mine as well. It is a nice saw.

[@jcnikoley]

I ordered a 20”, the 500. Should suit my needs in the back yard and as a shtf survival saw.

[@allankellar1896]

I like the saw and i plan on getting one. Thank you very much

[@RDM-fc6rd]

Great review Lonnie, Boy that saw look mean. Cut well. Thanks. Ronnie.Texas.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+RDM1978 Yes it cuts *VERY* well. There really is very little comparison between this and my 36 inch bow saw.

[@RSLtreecare]

Looks every interesting, I have a small folder and have used a long saw. Silky tools are very good.

[@robergereal3612]

You surprised me one more time!!! Great tool.

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

+Roberge Réal Thank you for watching