Silky Bigboy
Score: 85/100
Silky Pocketboy
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Silky PocketBoy is a compact, Japanese-manufactured folding saw engineered for portability without sacrificing cutting power in soft wood. Its primary limitation is the inability to sharpen the impulse-hardened teeth, requiring full blade replacement when dull. It is best suited for outdoor professionals and hobbyists prioritizing weight reduction and packability for pruning tasks.
The Silky Professional BIGBOY Folding Saw 360mm is a heavy-duty, oversized folding handsaw designed for professional arborists tackling large limbs and construction tasks. Its extended reach and rapid cutting speeds are unmatched, though the coarse teeth and large size limit its use for fine work. It is best suited for professionals needing to cut 4-10 inch diameter limbs efficiently.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
14.2 inchesbest | 5.12 inches | |
6 TPI | 8.5 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.12 lbs | 0.54 lbsbest |
30.12 inchesbest | 11.5 inches | |
0.79 mm | 1.15 mmbest | |
2.76 inchesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Aluminum/Rubber | Rubber/Steel |
Handle Type | Fixed | Flip-Lock |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 1.12 lbs | 0.54 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 30.12 inches | 11.5 inches |
Performance & Usage(2) | ||
Intended Use | Pruning, Construction | Pruning/Soft Wood |
Suitable Materials | Wood | Soft Wood |
Blade Specifications(5) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 14.2 inches | 5.12 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 6 TPI | 8.5 TPI |
Blade Material | Japanese Steel | Hardened Steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | 0.79 mm | 1.15 mm |
Blade Width (inches) | 2.76 inches | inches |
Build & Durability(1) | ||
Blade Coating | Hard Chrome | Chrome |
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Professional arborist sites and tool editors praise the Silky BIGBOY 360mm as a must-have tool for professionals due to its game-changing reach and speed on limbs up to 10 inches, outperforming standard folders by 2-3x in stroke length.
Everyday users commonly praise the saw for cutting through live oak branches like butter and being lightweight enough for all-day backyard tree work. Recurring complaints include the large size making it unfit for small jobs or hiking pockets.
Professional reviewers praise the PocketBoy for its excellent construction quality and practical engineering, noting the fit and finish is sturdy and neat. The vulcanized rubber handle is highlighted for its durability, while the impulse-hardening process is recognized as a specialized manufacturing advantage.
Users consistently emphasize the saw's exceptional portability and surprising cutting power, describing it as a 'Little Giant' due to its disproportionate power relative to size. The lightweight construction and secure locking mechanism are frequently cited as making it dependable for extended outdoor use.
“Cuts like butter through live oak branches-faster than my old bow saw”
“Perfect for backyard tree work, lightweight enough for all-day use”
“Lifetime sharp-replaced my Corona after one season”
