Silky Gomboy
Score: 90/100
Rexbeti Folding Saw
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Silky Gomboy Curve is a durable, versatile folding pruning saw featuring a curved 240 mm blade optimized for aggressive cutting of branches, dry timber, and bone. Its replaceable blade system and secure locking mechanism make it a favorite among professionals, though it is heavier than ultralight options. It is best suited for arborists and bushcrafters needing heavy-duty performance.
The Rexbeti Folding Saw is a heavy-duty, compact pruning tool featuring an 11-inch SK-5 steel blade with bidirectional cutting capability. Its aggressive teeth and ergonomic handle make it highly efficient for medium-sized branches. It is best suited for campers, bushcrafters, and landscapers handling branches up to 6-7 inches in diameter.
| Attribute | Silky Gomboy | |
|---|---|---|
9.45 inches | 11 inchesbest | |
6.8 TPI | 7 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.57 lbsbest | 0.76 lbs |
17.5 inches | 22 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | Silky Gomboy | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Rubber-clad Steel | Rubber-coated Polymer |
Handle Type | Fixed | Ergonomic |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.57 lbs | 0.76 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 17.5 inches | 22 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Pruning, Bushcraft | Pruning, Camping, Bushcraft |
Saw Type | Folding | Folding Saw |
Cutting Action | Pull | Bidirectional |
Suitable Materials | Wood, Bone | Wood, Bone, Plastic |
Blade Specifications(3) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 9.45 inches | 11 inches |
Teeth Per Inch (TPI) (TPI) | 6.8 TPI | 7 TPI |
Blade Material | Japanese Steel | SK-5 Steel |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Blade Coating | Chrome/Black Plated | |
Replaceable Blade | true | false |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Lifetime |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Silky Gomboy Curve as a 'reworked classic' that excels in cutting speed and durability, highlighting its special taper-ground design and impulse-hardened teeth.
Everyday consumers commonly praise the saw for its razor-sharp cutting speed, often describing it as cutting 'like butter' and being capable of one-handed operation. Recurring complaints focus on the saw's weight and rougher kerfs on smaller limbs.
Professional reviewers praise the Rexbeti Folding Saw for its exceptional value and efficiency on medium-sized branches, noting it cuts a 4.5-inch log in just over a minute with minimal effort.
Consumers generally praise the saw for its fast cutting speed and comfortable handle, though some note the blade's tendency to flex on thicker wood.
“cuts like butter”
“eats through wood at an almost shocking rate”
“incredibly sharp”
