Silky Pocket Boy 170 vs Gomboy 240 Outback. Which one is better? None:-) Both are great!

[@plmn93]

The most impressive part was converting metric to imperial off the top of your head. And you were making me nervous swinging around the open Gomboy near your other hand starting at the 2:45 mark. But seriously, nice informative video. Thanks for posting it. I think the 240 is the sweet spot for me.

[@forestmantis1737]

:-))) Thank you and have a great time:-) FM

[@richardkut3976]

Thanks, for the demo & conversions for the mathmatical challenged.

[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you:-) FM

[@jamesnelson1443]

Great review real testing!!! Thx tough choice but for me I like Gomboy mostly for the reach & curved blade for overhead work

[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you:-) FM

[@ТарасЦибух-т6о]

A very, very relevant review. I thought for a long time that it was better, and your review prompted me to make the right choice in time. Thank you!

[@forestmantis1737]

Hi and I´m really happy about it:-) Have a great time there. FM

[@rebdomine1]

Which silky did you get?

[@echopapa819]

The tooth count is different, 8/30mm on Gomboy and 10/30 mm on Pocketboy. Also straight vs curved. For bushcrafting the straight blade will serve you better to get square bottom cuts. The handle and blade catch on the Pocketboy is more robust/substantial. I prefer the sticky rubbery grip of the Base version vs the Outback version. Pocketboy 170 for the WIN!

[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you for this info - update, I counted those teeth today, it is 52 on that Pocketboy (those are smaller and there is a smaller gap among them) and 42 on that Gomboy (on the same blade length 17cm). I think I mentioned the curved and straight difference and I agree, for bushcraft or crafting, the straight is better. About the grip, the rubber feels a bit safer, but it is not a deal for me. Especially with a 17cm saw blade, to really get the advantage of the rubber, we have to do a LOT of work... In those years of usage, I didn´t have any problem of that kind. I might agree with your winner but for bushcraft. In my orchard, I use the 24cm Gomboy 90% of the time and I think about that 360 version for that kind of use, or if I´m in a base camp or cabin - longer blade, more wood faster... Have a great time. FM

[@NikosAnimals]

whats so important about square bottom cuts. ?

[@jamesnelson1443]

Difference is the Gomboy is for larger wood!

[@forestmantis1737]

Yep:-)

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Great review on these saws, helped me a lot with selection, thank you very much sir.

[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you, I´m very glad it helps you:-) Have a great time. FM

[@malthus101]

I really wish someone would compare the 170mm with the 210mm.

[@forestmantis1737]

Well, I believe you can nicely predict the differences due to seeing this video of mine. If there is some amount of cuts between these two, just divide the difference about /2 and you are pretty much there. Size-wise - you can see how can I accommodate these two in my pocket, so... And the weight - it will be in between these two so about 8,5oz/cca240g;-) Have a great time:-) FM

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Tyvm 4 review buying 170

[@forestmantis1737]

For me, the 170 is better for some crafting thanks to the normal-straight blade. FM

[@grahamcairns2249]

Wonderful video. Thank you!!

[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you:-) FM

[@Demosophist]

Can you use the outback blades with the regular silky handles?

[@forestmantis1737]

Dom't know, will try when I'll be at home.

[@Demosophist]

I got a Bigboy with the Large teeth. Would be interesting to see if I could replace the blade. Also maybe use some kind of bluing on the shiny parts (mostly kidding about that last part).

[@forestmantis1737]

@@Demosophist Well, I´ve tried it already, the Pocket Boy blade on the Outback handle and it works, but not 100%. The thickness of those blades looks the same, but the grooves for the upward lock are in a bit different shape and deepness so, there is a minor play up and down, but you can use it without any problem. I didn´t try it vice versa, but I guess it will work. But, I can´t see any reasons for me to do so:-) I own straight and curved blades for the PB so if I need, I´ll swap them. I´ll find out if I can buy a straight blade for the Outback. FM

[@Demosophist]

@@forestmantis1737 I'm using it for the Bigboy, and the dimensions listed are almost exactly the same. The outback if the same width and thickness, but 0.05 mm longer. That's about the width of a dog hair. Also, one could probably sand and blue the metal pretty easily with some gun bluing.

[@forestmantis1737]

@@Demosophist Hi, thank you for the info. When I´m outdoors, I use my Outabck now, so I don´t care about the shining in the forest´. But, I might use your hint somewhere else:-) FM

[@รพลเลาะซําซู]

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[@forestmantis1737]

Thank you:-) FM

[@cheflorenzo4491]

21:46 is overkill to describe these saws. Others have managed to do the same or better in less than 5:00.

[@forestmantis1737]

Hi and thank you for the comment. I got your point and because I don´t have a time plan for my videos I don´t know the real time it will take in the end. On the other hand, I´ll be happy you send me few links where somebody compare these, gives similar amount of info and do some work with these, all in 5 or less minutes. This is made for someone who thinks about to buy one of these. If you count 10:40 for one saw, that´s not really long time for a product USD 50+ it could save some money. Can I do it better? Absolutely. Have a great time there. FM

[@kan-zee]

Pros and cons are similar to your video presentation *Silky Professional Pocket boy 170 mm* (medium 8.5 teeth per inch) Blade widens as it nears the teeth to prevent binding. Short cutting , more control in cuts with 6.7" cutting blade & 0.45 pounds (200 grams) / Lightweight and good on bug out bag real estate. (compact for pocket) Good for small sticks, Branches and thin diameter branches. Con = $100 cad ************************************************ *Silky Gomboy Curve 240 mm* (Large 6.5 Teeth per inch) Two positions available: standard saw position, and an upward angle to aid in cutting objects on a flat surface. Cuts on the BACK PULL only. More cutting space, longer strokes with cutting blade at 9.4" Lightweight at 1/2 pound. Good for larger diameter sticks, Branches and thick saplings. Con = soft flexible blade will bend easily , and will snap. Con = $120 cad ************************************************ I like both but my go to is the Gomboy curve 240 mm, for most of my Bushcraft and garden , tree pruning duties and bushcrafting camping activities.. The GB 240 has a nice curve, and the blade can be set in different positions. Great companion to my Bahco Laplander The little pocket boy 170mm , is good for the sons bug out bag...the blade is too small for the yard chores, and my bushcrafting activities.

[@forestmantis1737]

Nice additional info, thank you for it:-) Have a great time. FM