also consider the corona is $10 less than the silky, can be found at any Lowes and performs just as good if the stroke count is correct, 1 stroke difference isn't a big difference
isn't that true for every saw? i've had a corona for awhile, don't use it everyday but for a while now and it hasn't dulled yet and still performs great.
I’ve owned every single one of those saws. I owned two of the bahcos. And now all I own are silkys. Nothing works better. Nothing is more reliable. And nothing is more sturdy. Plus the door locking position for different blade cutting angles is phenomenal. And depending on the model they offer 4 to 8 different aggressive teeth sizes. Superfine wood crafting to I just need to stack firewood. More variety and versatility for not that much money and field expedient blade swapping. Don’t waste your money on anything else unless you only have $12 to spend on a saw. And with silky you can get from a 5 inch to a 45 inch blade. One for your pocket, one for your pack and one for your snowmobile, four wheeler or truck. Best on the market.
As a woodsman, survivalist, bushcrafter of over20 years IV used every saw you showed. All have their place but in my opinion silky is awesome! I have the big boy, the gomboy, and the pocket boy curve. My favorite is the pocket boy curve for most things with the gomboy as my second fav.
I've owned and used Corona's for years and would use no other. To me they are the best and stay sharp for ever. Have used one for ten years and bought two extra blades in case it got dull and have not had to change the blade yet and use it almost everyday. Very impressed ! Thanks for the video.
I have a Bahco Laplander. I have only tested it in the backyard pruning a tree. But I am very impressed. I see no need to try any other saws.I really like the push button. It makes it easy to open. I can even flip it open with one hand.
I did tree work as a climber for a master arborist and then on my own for a small group of clients. Silky is my choice. I have a lot of "miles" on original blades on my Ibuki, Katanaboy, and Hayauchi pole saw. They weren't cheap at the outset, but over the years without ever having to be resharpened they've proven to be a bargain. They have impulse hardened teeth with the rest being so flexible they are almost impossible to damage even if things go awry and they get twisted. I'd also add that the Katanaboy in a lot of cases does the job of a climb saw (chainsaw), even on oak. I love my silkys. Pay the extra, and get a great saw that will outlast and out perform the others. Besides testing the cutting ability and locking mechanisms, it would have been good to bury the saw in the wood and jack it sideways to see how the cheaper ones snap or get bent. Accidents happen.
HELLO from Oklahoma!"Silky" are overrated, to many are caught in the brand thing. With knives, packs, etc. I've been doing this stuff for so long, before silkys, ESEE were even on the scene. Be careful about all this. There is some Great equipment out there that doesn't cost a fortune. Great review. God Bless!!!
Unless you only use it for a few minutes once or twice a month there's no way you've had it 10 years and its still sharp unless you've replaced the blade several times.
I myself own a Silky Pro BIGBOY 360mm for when I need to process a lot of wood and I own a Bahco Laplander as a basic survival saw. The Bahco can be used to saw through bone plus it is a push/pull saw which reduces the likelyhood that you will break it. Silky saws are great but they tend to snap if you use them incorrectly. Whereas a Bahco just bends, and can be bent back into shape with a pair of pliers. I've never seen anybody snap a Bahco.
hi good test i have the silky gomboy 270 and 210 both are awesome saws, great build quality and the handle give maximum grip also availabile in fine, medium and large teeth the 210 is in my bug out bag and the 270 is for home use i like them greetings from germany
Well, for the money I have to think that the Corona is probably the best buy, for efficiency in cutting for the cost, It definitely seemed to throw bigger chips when you were cutting. The Gomboy is a sweet saw, but I guess you get what you paid for. Good work Brian, keep 'em coming.
It's probably already been mentioned, but the Bahco can be used to saw through Bone, and it will NOT ruin the blade. The Bahco sacrifices cutting efficiency on woody materials for the durability to cut through thick bones on game animals if the need arises. Or, God Forbid, your own bones...
The Bacho has never failed me. A few seconds cutting is no big deal. A test on how long they stay sharp would be better. You can get a great price for the Silky at Bailey's I think I will order one, Great video though. I will sub.
what would interest me more is how good they cut after being used a lot and how easy /hard they are to maintain. silkys for examples cant be resharpened and are "throwaway" saws
Of you can get a cheap saw that can be resharpened, disassemble your folding saw and trace the template onto the saw. Cut out the replacement making sure to line up all the holes for the pivot and lock and you're good to go. Angle grinder/dremel tool, a drill, center punch and you can swap it out.
Hey Brian, I just watched this older video for the first time so I don't know if this tip could still be helpful. But, here it goes. If you are worried about the silky opening in your pack just put a twist tie through the hole in the blade and secure it around the handle.
Thank you for comparison. It would be awesome if you also showed how cut looks from each of saw. Also would be good if that comparison was done on fresh cutted branch. The reason im interested - i like trees and gardens, so for me not only speed plays but also quality of cut. Thayyou very much
I tried and used so many Bahco tools and I can tell you they make top quality professional grade tools. If you use them in the right way they last forever. If you are in US you can compare Bahco with the quality of the old Craftman tools. If you are in the middle of the woods speed is not a priority, you are looking for a saw dont going to bend or let you down. For be familiar with the brand, quality, weight and size im going for the Bahco hands down. If you go for a long cut project like a long term shelter go for a bow saw.
its not about the silky being faster its about it being so much easier and effortless compared to the laplander and that my friend is very important in the woods. you don't wanna burn 50 calories while cutting wood when you can burn 5. by the way the when you are using the right teqnique on the silky it is very unlikely that you break it in fact when using the right teqnique in both the saws you are more likely to break the laplander because if you make a wrong move the silky will just bend while the brittle blade of the laplander would break
Great review, I like my Corona a lot... Works very well and like I have said before, I have had it for almost three years and hasn't failed me yet!!! Thanks Bryan...
I have the Corona and like it. The Bahco seems to be the UA-cam third place saw in terms of performance but for pure aesthetics and subjective reasons people prefer it over the corona. The other saw that I believe is neck and neck with the Corona is the Silky. I have a Silky Ultra Accel and the only reason I purchased it in addition to the Corona is due to construction. The Silky has a metal frame and is more durable. This is especially true in freezing below 10 degrees where the plastic Corona handle will become brittle and break when dropped or under heavy force.
Several comments below mention liking the Silky curved blade. But if it is designed to cut only on the pull stroke, what good is the curve at the near end, closest to the handle? If the curve is an improvement, then maybe on a pull stroke saw a hooked blade, with the curve at the far end, would be most effective.
My Coleman does the same thing with the locking mechanism. It pops out every time. I now have a Corona Razor Tooth and it works great. Thanks for the demo. It was scientific enough.
on that gomboy,...which one was it? large or medium teeth? 210,240, ? good video. i like to see tools in action before i buy them. you always put them through much more strenuous tests than the average person will. shows us what does what without wasting our time or money.thanks.
Thank you for your review.. I personally own an eight and a half inch Corona... And I also own A 1517 inch curved Fiskars I'm 70 years old I have a tree down in my yard what two and a half inch branches here in Pennsylvania... And I did not get the chainsaw out and they work great to the wood that I
Say Heah Brian, Yeah, I got the WoW Folding Saw, I also got the Scabbard with a extra saw blade. If it wasn't for your video at the Blade Show, I prolly wouldn't of known about it. I have to tip my hat to you. I really like it. But I also like my Wicked Tough Saw, and also my new Agawam Canyon 21 Boreal Saw, I got the Crazy Horse Scabbard for it too with a aggressive blade that I can store in the scabbard. I guess I like Saws too, because I also have a Bacho Laplander and a 10" Curved Corona. Oh, and my Silky Bigboy2000 with Sheath and my Wooden Handle Fiskar Folding Saw. I also got a Sheath for it too. I like to carry at least a saw along with my knife and my canteen. I practice with certain carries and I know adding a Folding Saw on your survival belt isn't too much weight. But a wonderful tool to have on you if you somehow get separated from your pack or camp. My most recent combination is my S. O. G. Pillar Fix Blade in the CPM S35Vn, my Wicked Tough Saw and my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet. Yeah, a Lite Carry, Infact I can carry all three on person, plus my canteen. But Thanx You on the WoW Folding Saw.,,. p
Being a bushcraft Pro (unlike you Brian 😂😜🙊) I just karate chop all my wood; it's cheaper than buying a saw and no rust! (done the rust test by keeping my hands in a bucket of salty water for 4 days, then rubbing them in fresh herbs,egg,breadcrumbs & baking for 20 minutes on 250°C -no rust, how about that!Ha)
Do you think that the Bahco would have been faster when it was new? I noticed that you had a little slip in sawing on two of them, but one was the Silky. Without that slip, the Silky might have been even faster. The other was the Coleman. Do you think that slip was your mistake or an indication that the Coleman doesn't get started as easily?
Good review. I had a Coleman just like that one 10 years ago and it didn't perform nearly as well as what I saw you get out of it. I have used a Corona ever since. I have always been tempted to try a Silky, but I'm too cheap. You saved me some money possibly.
Great review! I want to buy the Silky, but there are so many varieties! Which one is the one you used. There is straight or curved, 210 or 240mm; fine, medium or large teeth! Thanks!
I’ve got two of them. Bahco is my personal favorite right now. My Fiskers is relegated to the shed for yard work. Not bad. Not great. The corona is my next one to try out. It was indistinguishable from the silky in this test. Frankly, the silky has a reputation for being brittle. The risk of a broken blade means more to me than the chance I might spend another .2 seconds on a cut. The Colman is are hard pass for me. That latch is clever but poorly implemented. Good presentation by the way. I appreciate your efforts for an objective comparison but let’s be honest, there’s a lot of subjectivity in our selection process.
We have tried the silky vs the Bahco on fat rood. The silky plugged up and stopped cutting, where the Bahco kept on keepin on! I have both the green handle and the bright orange handle Bahco. I have heard rumors they both have different blades. Do you have any insight into this? Bahco is push/pull teeth and Silky is only pull which in my book is effort waster and the Silky blade is thinner. I have heard of Silkys breaking where not so with Bahco. Both are gr8 saws.
Bryan if I have learned anything about folding saws from this channel. .. the first rule is to have one, any one. I learned that on my first fatwood search and find. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and that Gerber package opener aced it for you. Happy New Year!
Jake Riethmeier I had a very Merry Christmas Jake. I hope you did too. And, yeah, the package opener works great. Why didn't we come up with that one a long time ago?
I got a dollar general folding saw for $4.00 this past summer and it's great so far.. it locks in both positions, the blade doesn't extend into the lanyard hole and it cuts very well. the question is, is the blade steel of a quality and temper that it will last a long time. I'd guess no, but for 4 bucks and if you've got a saw tooth set tool it's fine.
I don't know if I'd use a dollar store tool. Health is more important than saving $11 mainly because it is made in China and likely has the warning 65 on it because it is toxic.
Or you don't want to dish out the extra money for the superior cutting performance. Don't get me wrong, I love my bahco, but I love my gomboy 240 a little more.
I have used Silky folding saws for a number of years. I, too, wish they had blade retention in the closed position. I just keep a ranger band on the saw when it is closed........
I have the Coleman and it cuts well enough but you are right about the problem with the locking unit. One has to be careful not to twist it to either side. However, once it is locked up, the saw works great.
Charles Larson I dunno Charles, I got the Coughlan's of that design and on a recent campout whilst whoopin' it super hard it flat unlocked a couple times on me. I mean what we were doing was cutting some super super hard wood, I haven't replaced it because it works pretty good most of the time. But that Corona Saw is available yonder at Lowe's with a military discount. Sorry for this mega late reply.
Jake Riethmeier Indeed while I have the Coleman and it does cut very well. the locking mechanism is it's weak point........but it has worked for me so far with out any problems. Are there better folders out there? Yep.
Appreciate your honest attempt at thoroughness, but you left out one important factor: sharpness over time. The Silky saws have the reputation of remaining razor sharp far longer than other less expensive saws. The question is, are Silky saws worth the extra price? I do guerilla trailwork up in the middle of nowhere, and when I'm cutting relatively large logs in difficult physical conditions miles from the trailhead, my answer is yes.
@Survival on Purpose, thank you for the great review. The video gives me clear message about folding saw and make me more confident to choose one of them. Now i have none of them but already bought on amazon. From 1st to 3rd winner i choose the last one. I like the color, the form, the size and the push button locking mechanism style, lock the blade firmly. Hope you always have great days over there, greeting from a country with over 700 local language & 13466 islands.
Thank You for the: “Shoot-Out”, but 2/10 ths., 1/5th. of a Second DOES NOT make a Decisive Difference unless one’s traveling at the speed of light, so, going with the DECISIVELY MORE EXPENSIVE SAW is all you’ve accomplished..., that’s about what?? Almost 5-Times as much as the Runner Up at ((9.4)) Seconds!?
Good comparison video, I wish you had used the Corona 10" instead, that is my fav and the only one I use. Got it for $17 I think. Keep up the great vids
DelawareDuff I was trying to keep it as close to apples to apples as I could. As I've said, they all did a pretty good job, even the Coleman. There's really no reason not to have a saw in your pack.
Nice review. I'm a bushcraft and survival instructor so I hike or canoe all day before I use the saw (if I even use one) and I'm tired so I prefer the push and pull saw. It allows for mistakes, works on hard wood and soft wood and even bone. So that would be the Bahco. For homesteading or use around the house I might go for a pull saw. But Silky does break a lot when not used in the correct way.
I’ve had the Coleman for a few years, and the plastic part of the handle in front of the pivot screw finally broke last week rendering the saw useless, hence I’m looking for a replacement. I’ve never had a problem with that locking system. I like the way the Bahco opens and locks. May be the one I order after I look at your individual reviews.
My Silky is still very sharp after 2 years. Be sure to check rather you are getting a large tooth, med, or fine. they make a big difference in cutting. I like large for bigger dry wood (processing fire wood) type work, Medium for all round general cutting and green wood. The fine tooth works best if cutting small diameter wood like trimming smaller trees and bushes. In my humble opinion the curved blades cut easier and fast than the straight that you tested.
Great video Bryan, I actually got the Coleman for Christmas, really like it so far. The only negative I see is it doesn't lock closed but a rubber band fixed that for me.
Jerome Kukurugya I actually think all these saws get the job done Jerome. I just though it would be fun to do a little competition. Who knows how they will stack up if I do it again after using them a while.
clear winner you say, Silky @ 9.2 sec and Corona @ 9.4 sec. seemed pretty close to me, thanks for the vid. By the way I have a 10 " Corona I bought for $18.00. I'll check the blade a year from now then I'll decide.
Another thing to consider with these saws is... if they generate a spark with chert or flint. To make it dual purpose. FYI. The Corona will make sparks with chert.
Good side by side comparison of some excellent folding saws. Judging by the ease of use, price, and the quality of the tools, I'll keep my Corona. Thank you for your videos.
I am going to have to try some of those... but I don't know. The desire too is pretty slim, I have a 13" Fanno pruning saw that flat out rocks. If I am packing It doesn't matter that it don't fold.
All valid concerns, but the best I could do here was how fast. And I think the results I had probably hold true for the variables you mentioned. Silky and Bahco are my two favorites based on my experience using them in the field
I thinking of getting that Silky looks really nice. I think a ranger band would make me feel better about it maybe opening in my pack. Thanx for the side by side comparison.
I have the bahco laplander and recently purchased a komelon pwc-300 12" and yet to use this saw. It is a fixed blade and cuts on the backstroke. Can you give more info on this saw if you know. I am subbed. Thanks for sharing.
I know it's been a while but do you remember the blade length of the Corona saw? I have a 10" Corona and I like the pull stroke cutting. I am looking for a smaller saw but sometimes the smaller models are not the same as their larger brothers. Thanks Bryan. BTW, all your Amazon saw links posted in this video's description box are out of date....
I haven't looked real close to the Laplander but I believe the teeth are finer or a little closer together which would probably help with finer work like making a fire board for a bow drill or other task that may require a little more care, I prefer the Silky myself and own one but this was brought to my attention and I didn't really think about the finer work. Maybe something to look at and maybe not, LOL Good review and I agree with the outcome as I own a Corona as well. Love it also!!
Nice review. Like you have said, all the saws will get the job done. I have broken the blade on a Swedish campmate(vintage, not sure on the name), the locking mech on my sog is dangerous and junk and the full size sven is just too heavy to justify backpacking. My buddys old coleman keeps on ticking, he has complained about its slow cutting though. Just ordered a silky, thumbs up.
Hey Brian...I own the same Coleman saw and mime has the same flawed locking mechanism. If they would fix that..it would be a decent saw for 10 bucks. I have the corona saw as well. My best backpacking saw.
If you had to choose the most reliable saw, the one that has the best overall performance without sacrificing durability, which would you choose? I welcome any and all suggestions. I’m heading out on a cross-country trek at the end of April. I’m confident in all of my gear choices, except for the saw. For its weight to performance ratio, I’d be crazy not to take one, but I simply have zero experience with them. Everyone seems to suggest that the Bahco is more durable, but the Silky cuts faster, though the blades are more likely to break. And, that, is my dilemma. If I was going to just be out camping for a couple of weeks, I wouldn’t worry about it. But, there will be times when I’m 3 to 4 days from civilization. And, even when I do roll into a town, there is no guarantee that I’ll find a store where I can replace gear. And, APPARENTLY, Amazon.com is useless. They refuse to deliver to “general delivery,” so, if I don’t have an actual residential address, I can’t even order gear, and their “drop box” locations are scattered everywhere. So... useless. So, is my best bet to go with the Bahco, which is less likely to break, but is going to be a lot more effort and burn a lot more calories (I’m going to be outdoors nearly 90 percent of the time, close to a year), or should I go with a Silky, which cuts fast and efficient, but I’m much more likely to break the blade. 🤷♂️
Another video made lateer than this, shows the silky being more brittle than the bahco and the silky blade breaking whereas there's more give on the bahco and so you get more longevity and ruggedness out of the bahco. He didn't test the others in that video, but I'm definitely headed to get the Bahco above anything else. Replacement blade cost, availability and replaceability matters too. How fast how cheap how easy is a new blade, because you can't really sharpen this type of blade right?
Banco for me is best I like as the teeth are not too big so smaller branches or wet softer branches don't hold the blade. The one that won the cutting test was also longer so of course it will cut faster but size is relative if it saves only a second but is taking more space.its also very light...
This is your round up in order and my comments: 1) Silky 9.2 I say even faster cus you had a hangup while cutting that took away a second.. I'd say 8.2 seconds.- 2) Corona 9.4 - 3) Bacho 11 sec - 4) Fiskers 12 sec - 5) Coleman 13 sec but really 12 cus you lost a second on hangups like you did with the Silky. I've seen a few video of the Silky cutting really fast and effortlessly. I am terrified at that very flimsy looking blade however.
31 for bacco, 37 for coleman, 36 for fisker, 27 for corona & 26 for the silky - I counted complete strokes.
Still Silky #1
Robert Watson I have found the same.
also consider the corona is $10 less than the silky, can be found at any Lowes and performs just as good if the stroke count is correct, 1 stroke difference isn't a big difference
isn't that true for every saw? i've had a corona for awhile, don't use it everyday but for a while now and it hasn't dulled yet and still performs great.
Survival On Purpose "by a pretty good margin"? ... Yeah whatever shill vid.
I’ve owned every single one of those saws. I owned two of the bahcos. And now all I own are silkys. Nothing works better. Nothing is more reliable. And nothing is more sturdy. Plus the door locking position for different blade cutting angles is phenomenal. And depending on the model they offer 4 to 8 different aggressive teeth sizes. Superfine wood crafting to I just need to stack firewood. More variety and versatility for not that much money and field expedient blade swapping. Don’t waste your money on anything else unless you only have $12 to spend on a saw. And with silky you can get from a 5 inch to a 45 inch blade. One for your pocket, one for your pack and one for your snowmobile, four wheeler or truck. Best on the market.
Which one are you recommending?
Bahco-it wont break, Ever!!!
As a woodsman, survivalist, bushcrafter of over20 years IV used every saw you showed. All have their place but in my opinion silky is awesome! I have the big boy, the gomboy, and the pocket boy curve. My favorite is the pocket boy curve for most things with the gomboy as my second fav.
I've owned and used Corona's for years and would use no other. To me they are the best and stay sharp for ever. Have used one for ten years and bought two extra blades in case it got dull and have not had to change the blade yet and use it almost everyday. Very impressed ! Thanks for the video.
They seem to be very good saws
Corona is decent and not over rated like the silly.
I find that hard to believe, I have plenty of Corona tools and they are crap quality
@@1stcSOLDIER - what's wrong with Silky?
Lol
I have a Bahco Laplander. I have only tested it in the backyard pruning a tree. But I am very impressed. I see no need to try any other saws.I really like the push button. It makes it easy to open. I can even flip it open with one hand.
Bahco makes a good saw.
I did tree work as a climber for a master arborist and then on my own for a small group of clients. Silky is my choice. I have a lot of "miles" on original blades on my Ibuki, Katanaboy, and Hayauchi pole saw. They weren't cheap at the outset, but over the years without ever having to be resharpened they've proven to be a bargain. They have impulse hardened teeth with the rest being so flexible they are almost impossible to damage even if things go awry and they get twisted. I'd also add that the Katanaboy in a lot of cases does the job of a climb saw (chainsaw), even on oak. I love my silkys. Pay the extra, and get a great saw that will outlast and out perform the others. Besides testing the cutting ability and locking mechanisms, it would have been good to bury the saw in the wood and jack it sideways to see how the cheaper ones snap or get bent. Accidents happen.
I agree about Silky
HELLO from Oklahoma!"Silky" are overrated, to many are caught in the brand thing. With knives, packs, etc. I've been doing this stuff for so long, before silkys, ESEE were even on the scene. Be careful about all this. There is some Great equipment out there that doesn't cost a fortune. Great review. God Bless!!!
I don't know why people say that?? I've now used both and the silly is good but this over rated goodness.. Whatever youtube sheep
Have to say I have had my Bahco for ten years still sharp and the lock has never failed I also like the coated blade but as you say each to their own
+Lee B choices are good
Unless you only use it for a few minutes once or twice a month there's no way you've had it 10 years and its still sharp unless you've replaced the blade several times.
I myself own a Silky Pro BIGBOY 360mm for when I need to process a lot of wood and I own a Bahco Laplander as a basic survival saw. The Bahco can be used to saw through bone plus it is a push/pull saw which reduces the likelyhood that you will break it. Silky saws are great but they tend to snap if you use them incorrectly. Whereas a Bahco just bends, and can be bent back into shape with a pair of pliers. I've never seen anybody snap a Bahco.
hi good test
i have the silky gomboy 270 and 210
both are awesome saws, great build quality and the handle give maximum grip
also availabile in fine, medium and large teeth
the 210 is in my bug out bag and the 270 is for home use
i like them
greetings from germany
Well, for the money I have to think that the Corona is probably the best buy, for efficiency in cutting for the cost, It definitely seemed to throw bigger chips when you were cutting. The Gomboy is a sweet saw, but I guess you get what you paid for. Good work Brian, keep 'em coming.
Greyman Zink I think they all, with the possible exception of the Coleman , would be good choices.
It's probably already been mentioned, but the Bahco can be used to saw through Bone, and it will NOT ruin the blade. The Bahco sacrifices cutting efficiency on woody materials for the durability to cut through thick bones on game animals if the need arises.
Or, God Forbid, your own bones...
The Bacho has never failed me. A few seconds cutting is no big deal. A test on how long they stay sharp would be better. You can get a great price for the Silky at Bailey's I think I will order one, Great video though. I will sub.
Yeah id agree on that like which saw will stay the sharpest over a period of time,id say silky will be superior champion.
@@kennywheelus6857 until it snaps
They are brittle
@@GadgetMart If you let the saw make his job and not push down they will not snap.
Being a landscaper in the UK I can say the silky F180 is amazing. It lasts for ages before blade goes dull.
and ford f150 is amazinger
what would interest me more is how good they cut after being used a lot and how easy /hard they are to maintain.
silkys for examples cant be resharpened and are "throwaway" saws
@Loco Raindrops what to do with gasoline irritation
They’re “replace the blade” saws lol
@@ikaika7878 replace the "saw" saws xD
Of you can get a cheap saw that can be resharpened, disassemble your folding saw and trace the template onto the saw. Cut out the replacement making sure to line up all the holes for the pivot and lock and you're good to go. Angle grinder/dremel tool, a drill, center punch and you can swap it out.
They sell replacement blades.
Hey Brian, I just watched this older video for the first time so I don't know if this tip could still be helpful. But, here it goes. If you are worried about the silky opening in your pack just put a twist tie through the hole in the blade and secure it around the handle.
Thanks!
I love my Corona,it is the next size up from the one you have.I have mine for over a year and it still cuts like new and has a curve blade to
Thank you for comparison. It would be awesome if you also showed how cut looks from each of saw. Also would be good if that comparison was done on fresh cutted branch. The reason im interested - i like trees and gardens, so for me not only speed plays but also quality of cut. Thayyou very much
I tried and used so many Bahco tools and I can tell you they make top quality professional grade tools. If you use them in the right way they last forever.
If you are in US you can compare Bahco with the quality of the old Craftman tools.
If you are in the middle of the woods speed is not a priority, you are looking for a saw dont going to bend or let you down. For be familiar with the brand, quality, weight and size im going for the Bahco hands down.
If you go for a long cut project like a long term shelter go for a bow saw.
its not about the silky being faster its about it being so much easier and effortless compared to the laplander and that my friend is very important in the woods. you don't wanna burn 50 calories while cutting wood when you can burn 5. by the way the when you are using the right teqnique on the silky it is very unlikely that you break it in fact when using the right teqnique in both the saws you are more likely to break the laplander because if you make a wrong move the silky will just bend while the brittle blade of the laplander would break
Great review, I like my Corona a lot... Works very well and like I have said before, I have had it for almost three years and hasn't failed me yet!!! Thanks Bryan...
Central Oregon Survival Network Sounds like a keeper.
Yes it is Bryan...
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I have the Corona and like it. The Bahco seems to be the UA-cam third place saw in terms of performance but for pure aesthetics and subjective reasons people prefer it over the corona. The other saw that I believe is neck and neck with the Corona is the Silky. I have a Silky Ultra Accel and the only reason I purchased it in addition to the Corona is due to construction. The Silky has a metal frame and is more durable. This is especially true in freezing below 10 degrees where the plastic Corona handle will become brittle and break when dropped or under heavy force.
Good job you do on testing saws and knives... I'm thinking about a folding saw, your clip sure sure helps me to decide..
I'm glad it helped.
thank you for the time and effort (elbow grease) to show us these handy little saws. nice job.!
+Stacy Cornett it was a fun video to make
Several comments below mention liking the Silky curved blade. But if it is designed to cut only on the pull stroke, what good is the curve at the near end, closest to the handle? If the curve is an improvement, then maybe on a pull stroke saw a hooked blade, with the curve at the far end, would be most effective.
My Coleman does the same thing with the locking mechanism. It pops out every time. I now have a Corona Razor Tooth and it works great. Thanks for the demo. It was scientific enough.
Thanks!
on that gomboy,...which one was it? large or medium teeth? 210,240, ? good video. i like to see tools in action before i buy them. you always put them through much more strenuous tests than the average person will. shows us what does what without wasting our time or money.thanks.
Pretty sure it is the 210. I will have to check.
thanks bryan
Thank you for your review.. I personally own an eight and a half inch Corona... And I also own A 1517 inch curved Fiskars I'm 70 years old I have a tree down in my yard what two and a half inch branches here in Pennsylvania... And I did not get the chainsaw out and they work great to the wood that I
I have several limbs down in my yard after yesterdays "blizzard" here in Georgia
great comparison. Was glad I could find a good video on the corona. keep up the great work!
Bradley Macaulay Thanks Bradley.
Silky and Corona hands down for me .....used them long time....Digger I have some old Sandvik saws ...great bow saws..........Good show SOP....
Thanks Robert.
I really like my silky pocket boy. it's smaller but it does a good job for its size.
Cody Spagrud I bet it does.
Say Heah Brian, Yeah, I got the WoW Folding Saw, I also got the Scabbard with a extra saw blade. If it wasn't for your video at the Blade Show, I prolly wouldn't of known about it. I have to tip my hat to you. I really like it. But I also like my Wicked Tough Saw, and also my new Agawam Canyon 21 Boreal Saw, I got the Crazy Horse Scabbard for it too with a aggressive blade that I can store in the scabbard. I guess I like Saws too, because I also have a Bacho Laplander and a 10" Curved Corona. Oh, and my Silky Bigboy2000 with Sheath and my Wooden Handle Fiskar Folding Saw. I also got a Sheath for it too. I like to carry at least a saw along with my knife and my canteen. I practice with certain carries and I know adding a Folding Saw on your survival belt isn't too much weight. But a wonderful tool to have on you if you somehow get separated from your pack or camp. My most recent combination is my S. O. G. Pillar Fix Blade in the CPM S35Vn, my Wicked Tough Saw and my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet. Yeah, a Lite Carry, Infact I can carry all three on person, plus my canteen. But Thanx You on the WoW Folding Saw.,,. p
Seems like a good saw
Being a bushcraft Pro (unlike you Brian 😂😜🙊) I just karate chop all my wood; it's cheaper than buying a saw and no rust! (done the rust test by keeping my hands in a bucket of salty water for 4 days, then rubbing them in fresh herbs,egg,breadcrumbs & baking for 20 minutes on 250°C -no rust, how about that!Ha)
All righty then ;-)
They all look pretty good. better than the saw on my leatherman.. i was glad to have even that on an occasion or two.
Do you think that the Bahco would have been faster when it was new? I noticed that you had a little slip in sawing on two of them, but one was the Silky. Without that slip, the Silky might have been even faster. The other was the Coleman. Do you think that slip was your mistake or an indication that the Coleman doesn't get started as easily?
+VTPSTTU probably pilot error.
Good review. I had a Coleman just like that one 10 years ago and it didn't perform nearly as well as what I saw you get out of it. I have used a Corona ever since. I have always been tempted to try a Silky, but I'm too cheap. You saved me some money possibly.
MrJoeyBoombotz I think they all did pretty good.
Great review! I want to buy the Silky, but there are so many varieties! Which one is the one you used.
There is straight or curved, 210 or 240mm; fine, medium or large teeth!
Thanks!
This one was the straight 210 Gomboy
I'd go for the Silky and in fact that's what I'm going to get. Cheers, a great a fair video challenge. Take care
The Silky is great
I’ve got two of them. Bahco is my personal favorite right now. My Fiskers is relegated to the shed for yard work. Not bad. Not great. The corona is my next one to try out. It was indistinguishable from the silky in this test. Frankly, the silky has a reputation for being brittle. The risk of a broken blade means more to me than the chance I might spend another .2 seconds on a cut. The Colman is are hard pass for me. That latch is clever but poorly implemented. Good presentation by the way. I appreciate your efforts for an objective comparison but let’s be honest, there’s a lot of subjectivity in our selection process.
We have tried the silky vs the Bahco on fat rood. The silky plugged up and stopped cutting, where the Bahco kept on keepin on! I have both the green handle and the bright orange handle Bahco. I have heard rumors they both have different blades. Do you have any insight into this? Bahco is push/pull teeth and Silky is only pull which in my book is effort waster and the Silky blade is thinner. I have heard of Silkys breaking where not so with Bahco. Both are gr8 saws.
I have the Corona after viewing a video on several saws and love it so far.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for showing these all. This info can help me choose what's best for my situation.
I'm glad it helps.
Silky....best by a fairly wide margin. All are good saws.
Jerry Morris Yes, they are.
Bryan if I have learned anything about folding saws from this channel. .. the first rule is to have one, any one. I learned that on my first fatwood search and find. Hope you had a Merry Christmas and that Gerber package opener aced it for you. Happy New Year!
Jake Riethmeier I had a very Merry Christmas Jake. I hope you did too. And, yeah, the package opener works great. Why didn't we come up with that one a long time ago?
Heck I don't know that bugger makes quick work of them blister packs that are so hard to get open.
I got a dollar general folding saw for $4.00 this past summer and it's great so far.. it locks in both positions, the blade doesn't extend into the lanyard hole and it cuts very well. the question is, is the blade steel of a quality and temper that it will last a long time. I'd guess no, but for 4 bucks and if you've got a saw tooth set tool it's fine.
Ibpn Maybe I'll check that one out soon.
Thanks for the heads up.
Survival On Purpose I also like the DG saw it works great for 4 bucks
I don't know if I'd use a dollar store tool. Health is more important than saving $11 mainly because it is made in China and likely has the warning 65 on it because it is toxic.
I just purchased the Laplander . Can't wait to get it . Great vid Brian .
pmags1331 You'll want to go cut something as soon as you get it. Ask me how I know?
Thank you for taking the time to review these saws Brian...
+UrbCrafter thanks for taking time to watch
Your welcome Man...
My Corona 10" Razor Tooth Folding Saw is 7 years old and still cutting. Definitely my favorite folding saw.
Yeah you dont need the dumb silky i use the bahco. They bend and dont break
@@suspicioustumbleweed4760 The dumb silky? Lol sounds like you're butthurt that you can't saw correctly and snapped your blade
Or you don't want to dish out the extra money for the superior cutting performance. Don't get me wrong, I love my bahco, but I love my gomboy 240 a little more.
I have used Silky folding saws for a number of years. I, too, wish they had blade retention in the closed position. I just keep a ranger band on the saw when it is closed........
Great video and a fair test of their general build and cutting quality. Scott
Thanks. I appreciate it.
I have the Coleman and it cuts well enough but you are right about the problem with the locking unit. One has to be careful not to twist it to either side. However, once it is locked up, the saw works great.
Charles Larson Yes, it does. Any of these will do a pretty good job.
Charles Larson I dunno Charles, I got the Coughlan's of that design and on a recent campout whilst whoopin' it super hard it flat unlocked a couple times on me. I mean what we were doing was cutting some super super hard wood, I haven't replaced it because it works pretty good most of the time. But that Corona Saw is available yonder at Lowe's with a military discount. Sorry for this mega late reply.
Jake Riethmeier Indeed while I have the Coleman and it does cut very well. the locking mechanism is it's weak point........but it has worked for me so far with out any problems. Are there better folders out there? Yep.
Thanks for this. Good video. I've been shopping around for a GOOD saw, but wanted to know which are the better ones.
Appreciate your honest attempt at thoroughness, but you left out one important factor: sharpness over time. The Silky saws have the reputation of remaining razor sharp far longer than other less expensive saws. The question is, are Silky saws worth the extra price? I do guerilla trailwork up in the middle of nowhere, and when I'm cutting relatively large logs in difficult physical conditions miles from the trailhead, my answer is yes.
+bikerboy2791 They are great saws. It was hard to do a time test with a bunch of new saws ;-)
Thank You for the saw showdown I have the 10 inch Corona which is cheaper than the silky.
They cost around $19.98 at lowes.
@Survival on Purpose, thank you for the great review. The video gives me clear message about folding saw and make me more confident to choose one of them. Now i have none of them but already bought on amazon. From 1st to 3rd winner i choose the last one. I like the color, the form, the size and the push button locking mechanism style, lock the blade firmly.
Hope you always have great days over there, greeting from a country with over 700 local language & 13466 islands.
I'm glad it helped.
Thank You for the: “Shoot-Out”, but 2/10 ths., 1/5th. of a Second DOES NOT make a Decisive Difference unless one’s traveling at the speed of light, so, going with the DECISIVELY MORE EXPENSIVE SAW is all you’ve accomplished..., that’s about what?? Almost 5-Times as much as the Runner Up at ((9.4)) Seconds!?
Excellent review as usual Brian!
srvctek1 Thanks.
Good comparison video, I wish you had used the Corona 10" instead, that is my fav and the only one I use. Got it for $17 I think. Keep up the great vids
DelawareDuff I was trying to keep it as close to apples to apples as I could. As I've said, they all did a pretty good job, even the Coleman. There's really no reason not to have a saw in your pack.
I'm with ya there, never catch me out without one lol
Thanks for the comparison it really helps a good hand saw is always there for you.
I'm glad it helped.
If any saw does what you want it to it's a good saw. The backs of any of these saws will make good wood scrapings. Good video, Thank you.
Thanks.
Thanks for comparing these.
Great review brian,i love the silky saws,you can also use your silky saws spine to throw sparks with your fire steel.
Nice review. I'm a bushcraft and survival instructor so I hike or canoe all day before I use the saw (if I even use one) and I'm tired so I prefer the push and pull saw. It allows for mistakes, works on hard wood and soft wood and even bone. So that would be the Bahco. For homesteading or use around the house I might go for a pull saw. But Silky does break a lot when not used in the correct way.
I’ve had the Coleman for a few years, and the plastic part of the handle in front of the pivot screw finally broke last week rendering the saw useless, hence I’m looking for a replacement. I’ve never had a problem with that locking system. I like the way the Bahco opens and locks. May be the one I order after I look at your individual reviews.
Bahco is an excellent choice. Heck, that all work fine.
Survival On Purpose I did order the Bahco and just got the notice that it has shipped.
Thanks I just bought the Corona model using your link.
Thanks for the support!
What are the tooth size on these are they all the same - What do you recommend??? Thanks always great videos!!
I don't rally know. I prefer the SIlky or Bahco but they are all decent
My Silky is still very sharp after 2 years. Be sure to check rather you are getting a large tooth, med, or fine. they make a big difference in cutting. I like large for bigger dry wood (processing fire wood) type work, Medium for all round general cutting and green wood. The fine tooth works best if cutting small diameter wood like trimming smaller trees and bushes. In my humble opinion the curved blades cut easier and fast than the straight that you tested.
Thanks
you realize smaller teeth are better for dry wood and larger wet, right? actual backwards opinion
Great video Bryan, I actually got the Coleman for Christmas, really like it so far. The only negative I see is it doesn't lock closed but a rubber band fixed that for me.
Jerome Kukurugya I actually think all these saws get the job done Jerome. I just though it would be fun to do a little competition. Who knows how they will stack up if I do it again after using them a while.
Very true, I was hoping Santa would bring the Bahco but happy to have a new saw in the kit nonetheless.
Excellent video.
I’m looking for one and this video was very helpful.
Thank you, ken
Thank YOU!!!! This is exactly what I am looking for. Saw a few other helpful videos and have subscribed.
I'm glad it helped.
clear winner you say, Silky @ 9.2 sec and Corona @ 9.4 sec. seemed pretty close to me, thanks for the vid. By the way I have a 10 " Corona I bought for $18.00. I'll check the blade a year from now then I'll decide.
Close indeed but a winner is a winner. And, as I said, this was very subjective. Both are good saws.
In general they all performed well..good test Bryan. What number was the gomboy 240 large ,small,210?
tom a 210 medium
I really like your channel man! thanks for the great test
Another thing to consider with these saws is... if they generate a spark with chert or flint. To make it dual purpose.
FYI. The Corona will make sparks with chert.
Silkys are the best. Great video!
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors They are good for sure.
Good side by side comparison of some excellent folding saws. Judging by the ease of use, price, and the quality of the tools, I'll keep my Corona. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for watching.
I'm a happy Bahco Laplander user. Excellent saw.
I am going to have to try some of those... but I don't know. The desire too is pretty slim, I have a 13" Fanno pruning saw that flat out rocks. If I am packing It doesn't matter that it don't fold.
+Tim Rice If it ain't broke, don;t fix it.
Do you have any reviews on a Bancho 24" blade? I Like this idea.
rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-make-primitive-bow-saw-in.html
It's not how fast, but how many strokes !! How long does each hold an edge & durability !
All valid concerns, but the best I could do here was how fast. And I think the results I had probably hold true for the variables you mentioned. Silky and Bahco are my two favorites based on my experience using them in the field
I thinking of getting that Silky looks really nice. I think a ranger band would make me feel better about it maybe opening in my pack. Thanx for the side by side comparison.
Oregon Misfit A folding saw pouch from the Hidden Woodsman works even better.
I have the bahco laplander and recently purchased a komelon pwc-300 12" and yet to use this saw. It is a fixed blade and cuts on the backstroke. Can you give more info on this saw if you know. I am subbed. Thanks for sharing.
I never even heard of it
I've only ever used the Silky. It works so well I haven't considered trying a different one that might make me less tireder!
Seventh Seal Like they say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
Very good review. Try the large teeth blade for your Silky if you have not done so. Will cut even faster for larger logs.
snowpuppy77 I bet it would.
Gomboy 270 here just bought. It's the perfect all rounder for me.
cool
@@SurvivalOnPurpose just so you know. Compared to other outdoors folks, I think you are a standup guy for what it's worth. Count me in man.
I know it's been a while but do you remember the blade length of the Corona saw? I have a 10" Corona and I like the pull stroke cutting. I am looking for a smaller saw but sometimes the smaller models are not the same as their larger brothers. Thanks Bryan. BTW, all your Amazon saw links posted in this video's description box are out of date....
+Woodenarrows The Corona is a 7" blade. And thanks for the heads up. I fixed the links.
I haven't looked real close to the Laplander but I believe the teeth are finer or a little closer together which would probably help with finer work like making a fire board for a bow drill or other task that may require a little more care, I prefer the Silky myself and own one but this was brought to my attention and I didn't really think about the finer work. Maybe something to look at and maybe not, LOL Good review and I agree with the outcome as I own a Corona as well. Love it also!!
Thanks for watching.
My Fiskars saw has lasted for years and years. It's good quality for the price and if you take care of it it should last a good long while.
Are these pull saws? Or push and pull?
Was thinking of getting an Opinel saw for how compact they are but I might have to look at these again now.
+jelkel25 I would like to check out the Opinel myself, just because it is cool.
Nice review. Like you have said, all the saws will get the job done. I have broken the blade on a Swedish campmate(vintage, not sure on the name), the locking mech on my sog is dangerous and junk and the full size sven is just too heavy to justify backpacking. My buddys old coleman keeps on ticking, he has complained about its slow cutting though. Just ordered a silky, thumbs up.
Camp Cowan I bet you are going to like the Silky.
Excellent review - certainly helps with decision-making. Not surprised about the Coleman. Not even a little.
Shoto Kido Me either really but I was hopeful.
lol...you're such a generous soul.
;-)
Hey Brian...I own the same Coleman saw and mime has the same flawed locking mechanism. If they would fix that..it would be a decent saw for 10 bucks. I have the corona saw as well. My best backpacking saw.
Yeah, it's still functional - just a pain in the neck.
If you had to choose the most reliable saw, the one that has the best overall performance without sacrificing durability, which would you choose? I welcome any and all suggestions. I’m heading out on a cross-country trek at the end of April. I’m confident in all of my gear choices, except for the saw. For its weight to performance ratio, I’d be crazy not to take one, but I simply have zero experience with them.
Everyone seems to suggest that the Bahco is more durable, but the Silky cuts faster, though the blades are more likely to break. And, that, is my dilemma. If I was going to just be out camping for a couple of weeks, I wouldn’t worry about it. But, there will be times when I’m 3 to 4 days from civilization. And, even when I do roll into a town, there is no guarantee that I’ll find a store where I can replace gear. And, APPARENTLY, Amazon.com is useless. They refuse to deliver to “general delivery,” so, if I don’t have an actual residential address, I can’t even order gear, and their “drop box” locations are scattered everywhere. So... useless.
So, is my best bet to go with the Bahco, which is less likely to break, but is going to be a lot more effort and burn a lot more calories (I’m going to be outdoors nearly 90 percent of the time, close to a year), or should I go with a Silky, which cuts fast and efficient, but I’m much more likely to break the blade.
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Did you end up doing your cross country trek?
I'm curious,which one of them will probably last longer (being fully functional without needing anything ) 🤔
That is a good question.
I like the corona saw it does a great job
Bought my Silky for $23 with free shipping and it came with a locking case. Great video comparing all these!
Thanks for your efforts and sharing 👍🇬🇧
I've got that Corona at home for pruning. I like it quite a bit. Very aggressive blade
May have to look into that Silky for a truck/pack saw.
+Tanner Anders Both are good saws
Another video made lateer than this, shows the silky being more brittle than the bahco and the silky blade breaking whereas there's more give on the bahco and so you get more longevity and ruggedness out of the bahco. He didn't test the others in that video, but I'm definitely headed to get the Bahco above anything else. Replacement blade cost, availability and replaceability matters too. How fast how cheap how easy is a new blade, because you can't really sharpen this type of blade right?
Maybe. I have to say the lock on my Bahco broke from me trying to close it without the button pressed in all the way.
May I ask what size teeth you went with on the blade of your Silky Gomboy? Thank you.
jonnyt16 it'sthe Gomboy 210 It says "medium teeth"
Banco for me is best I like as the teeth are not too big so smaller branches or wet softer branches don't hold the blade.
The one that won the cutting test was also longer so of course it will cut faster but size is relative if it saves only a second but is taking more space.its also very light...
The Bahco is a great saw.
This is your round up in order and my comments: 1) Silky 9.2 I say even faster cus you had a hangup while cutting that took away a second.. I'd say 8.2 seconds.- 2) Corona 9.4 - 3) Bacho 11 sec - 4) Fiskers 12 sec - 5) Coleman 13 sec but really 12 cus you lost a second on hangups like you did with the Silky. I've seen a few video of the Silky cutting really fast and effortlessly. I am terrified at that very flimsy looking blade however.