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Folding saw? Silky Pocketboy Outback vs Bahco Laplander

gcr0003 said:
It’s not chipped but definitely a little stubbier than the rest of the factory teeth. Not anything for me to return or worry about.
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I think that is just the way the teeth are ground. I'm pretty sure my saw is like that.
 
NMSbowhunter said:
I think that is just the way the teeth are ground. I'm pretty sure my saw is like that.
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Further inspection I would agree, for some reason the pattern of the teeth being ground one way and then the opposite comes to a head at this tooth where it and the tooth next to it are both ground the same way instead of the pattern of back and forth. It is strange, but if others have the same it is likely how it is made. Your photo is a little blurry but @phatkaw but it appears your might do the same 90627BA6-00EA-467A-A8E2-E37E98C74D81.jpeg
 
Silky … and yes they are razor sharp.. first time I used mine I put too much effort into the last stroke, saw over traveled & almost sliced through my tether. Talk about a pucker moment…

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NMSbowhunter said:
I think that is just the way the teeth are ground. I'm pretty sure my saw is like that.
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gcr0003 said:
Further inspection I would agree, for some reason the pattern of the teeth being ground one way and then the opposite comes to a head at this tooth where it and the tooth next to it are both ground the same way instead of the pattern of back and forth. It is strange, but if others have the same it is likely how it is made. Your photo is a little blurry but @phatkaw but it appears your might do the same
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Yep, yins guys are right.
That's how it's made. Mine is the same...
 
Camelcluch said:
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He always does great tests. One thing I didn’t see was ‘blade sharpness’ over time. One thing which he briefly mentioned in his intro was that Silky boasts better sharpness retention. I’d like to see that test after cutting 10/20/50/100 limbs. I wouldn’t waste the time retesting the saws that already underperformed, but I would like to see the top 3-5 after some use. Second, the silky saw he used did not have a curved blade. My experience with the curved blade is that it cuts more efficiently for one handed operation that often use it on. Straight blade cuts well too but differently than a straight blade. It just doesn’t seem like a 1:1 test. I would have liked to see that assessed.

Besides it’s cutting power I have enjoyed the comfortable handle, the adjustable blade angle, and the case it comes in. I’ve used it for a year camping and hunting and have been pleased. I wouldn’t mind getting a two handed version for car camping where electric chainsaws are whined about not permitted.
 
I admit I have a SHTF bag now post-covid. I carry tiny little saws to hunt. But I have a good one and spare blade for zombie time.

Anyways, I already had a Bahco Laplander. I stuck with it because it cuts on the push and pull. I read somewhere that if you forget and push the Silky (that only cuts on the pull) then it might bend the blade. A lot of bush crafty guys avoid it for that reason.

Just something to consider.
 
For about $20 the Corona may get a shot. I was looking for a saw after breaking my trusty Gerber. I almost pulled the trigger on the Silky but may hold off. A quick try out this spring in turkey season will tell.
 
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