I agree whole heartedly my friend. That particular model (Silky Bigboy 2000) is my favorite saw and I have yet to find a better saw in any design to that saw for my preference and uses. The BB is big enough that it can do some pretty large sized logs and still small enough that it can be packed with you fairly easy. The longer the saw blade the more useful it is typically. A folding saw blade is quite a bit longer (usable length) than the same length bow or buck saw. The frame of the bow or buck saws interfere with the usable length of those blades. The BB 2000 is the saw that I carry with me almost every where in the woods ever since I first obtained it and it is because I like it so well and have found it to be an extremely capable saw.

@sasquatchlifenotrace8024

6 жыл бұрын

I have not seen either of you two give bad advise or direction. Great videos

@eron17

6 жыл бұрын

I realize you guys are not exactly neighbors but it would be pretty cool to have a video with both of you together

@canehdianoutdoorsman5063

6 жыл бұрын

Generally I'm in agreement, but I chose the Zubat for price, performance and design. The handle positioning makes it easier to cut, but it does lack the reach of the BigBoy; and it comes with a sheath.

@richardturietta9455

6 жыл бұрын

You and Lars are my favorite survival gurus. As always, good comment and keep up the great videos! Happy New Year!

@andraspek6429

6 жыл бұрын

But how to sharpen those folding saws when needed?

In the 14th Century manual of forestry, "Den ærefulde Dr. Lars taler sandheden inden for træskæring." it was widely held that craftsmen from the Orient had been building Post & Beam wooden structures for a millenia using a straight handled saw honed to razor sharpness. In Kyoto, Japan, the Shogunate decreed anyone using a bow saw was to be sawn in pieces with the offending tool. Two thousand years of woodcraft beats fifty years of "Bushcraft." The defence rests.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Barrister Thorne! Case closed :)

I think Lars is the biggest Silky fan in the world. I hope Silky supports his channel, because he is awesome.

Bought this Silky saw because of Lilly. Thanks to her incompetence, I now enjoy an amazing saw out here in the Norwegian wilderness. Great stuff, Lars!

I don’t think there is one video of yours I don’t like. I simply love your channel.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Healthy 2018!!

This is a very late post (two years later) but I want to point out that Lars is talking about downward pressure on the forward stroke as being very light. It is to keep the saw in the kerf and not have it bounce out. When you are deep in the bush in the winter and the sun is setting, you need to build a fire fast. Proper safety techniques will help to prevent injuries which can mean death in extreme situations. All your woodsman skills come into play, and your practice of proper safety as well as others skills are needed. You can't be sloppy on a 2 day trip and think you can correct your bad habits on an extended tour away from civilization. All techniques are important, and that includes keeping the saw in the kerf . Everything is important out there and good habits in general will pay off when you are stressed or in a hurry, to prevent mistakes.

Lars you are a true outdoors man, Lilly just runs a product placement channel. The two are incomparable.

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

yes he is a true outdoors man who fakes his overnighters

This is why I enjoy the channel. Just information, no sales pitch or BS. Straight forward and useful.

Thank you for the educational video. You did a very good job of not insulting Lilly . That shows you to be a true teacher and a gentleman. Take care and stay warm .

Heels touch the ground, when slavs squat around. :)

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

True :) I can do that one too of course.

It is now October 2022, and many things have transpired, BUT I think it is remarkable how gentle and considerate your remarks are. Lars, you are quite the gentleman. Regards to Mrs. and the little ninjas!

Separating the wheat from the chaff. A million survival youtubers, and Lars has become very quickly the only one to whom I subscribe.

Every real outdoorsman sees that Lars is the real deal, there´s no doubt about it. Like in many other comments said he has a lot of common sense in his methods while being outdoors. He does not do that hipster shit that many bushcrafters do in their videos and he openly tells why not; mostly because those methods are unpractical, althought they might seem cool for some audience. For me it seems that nowadays bushcrafting in KZread videos is all about who makes a coolest super shelter or has the hardest way to make a fire, or who cooks the best a á la carte standard dish in the backyard forest. Practicality, which I prefer, seems to be fading. I was facepalming pretty hard when I read Lilly´s comments on this video, that urged me to write this my first comment on Lars´s videos. Lars, be real, stay real and please, never ever sell your soul to the salesmen. Regards from Finland

Very good video Brother Lars. Plenty of Silky reviews but few that show how to use them. Most folks think a folding saw is 100% safe but man these Silkys are sharp enough to be considered Alligator teeth. LOL.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Very true and you should know something about alligators I would think :)

@Reallybigmonkey1

6 жыл бұрын

LOL! Ive bumped into an Alligator once or twice!

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry but he is wrong about the downward pressure: Here is what the FAQ section of the official silky saw website says: Do Silky saws cut only on the pull stroke? Yes, they cut only on the pull stroke and they need a very little pressure to cut efficiently. The kerf of the blade is such that it bites into the wood as it's pulled across without extra pressure from the user. Remember, extra pressure and wrenching the saw may break your blades!

@mikeheltonsurvivalandprepp6583

6 жыл бұрын

Everyone is wrong but Lilly just read what she is saying that's why I don't watch her anymore

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah you cant accept that Silky Saw the company which produces the saw is right and Lars is wrong

Lilly has my respect because she goes out and does a ton of stuff while I just sit on my butt at home and watch videos on youtube.

I'll bet Lily changes the sprockets on Crawlers all the time...

I used to watch Lily's channel starting back when she had less than 5k subscribers. She was never amazing at the bushcraft, but the woods where she films are beautiful, and she had a cute dog that I liked seeing rolling around in the mud. As her channel grew, she started to feature a lot of products that were obviously sponsored, and also worked out that if she could find an excuse to wear a bikini she'd get more subs. Neither approach appealed to me, so I unsubscribed. I wish her well, but it's unfortunate that she's in a position to be handing out widespread advice on things she perhaps doesn't understand as well as she thinks she does. Also, I'm a woodworker and for many years now I've used only Japanese style pull saws. I even cut dovetails with them now. The pull action is far superior in terms of accuracy, the angle of the tooth set makes and keeps them wicked sharp, and there's no comparison between the ergonomics of a pull saw, which becomes, effectively, an extension of your arm, and the tight, stiff grip required for a push saw. When you're a pro woodworker, and cutting day in, day out, sometimes for hours at a time, you have to pay attention to how your tools affect your body. European-style push saws put a lot of stress on the wrist, forearms, and shoulders, whereas I can cut pretty much all day with a Japanese saw with no stress at all, apart from old man's muscle fatigue. For Lily to call out the ergonomics of the pull saw from a lack of her own experience is really quite unfortunate. Thanks for getting the counterpoint information out there. Hopefully, some people who would have been led astray will see this and get a more accurate assessment of how to use these tools safely and efficiently.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an awesome comment :) I actually edited the part out, where I am saying that most carpenters/woodworkers with respect for themselves have at least one or two Japanese saws for the reasons you mention. I know that from work. Happy Healthy 2018!!

@_cb336

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lars. Same to you and the family.

@0ktober

6 жыл бұрын

Well, I had the same thing. I've always prefered the idea of building a somewhat permanent shelter (depending on situation) like Lilly did, whereas other youtube survivalist / preppers / whatever the hell wanted to go all extreme building debris shelters and almost literally drank their piss in order to "survive." Lilly didn't do that (back then though, haven't watched her stuff in ages), but as you said her videos lost their charm after the sponsored stuff and in my opinion unnecessary and mostly predictable, weak content.

@MrOldclunker

6 жыл бұрын

Stopped watching Lilly when she got fake. Her channel got pathetic.

@bcviking9381

6 жыл бұрын

Girls in bikinis dot appeal to you?? damn ur gay dude.

I saw her video a couple of weeks back a thought of Lars straight away blowing a gasket :) Glad you have used your might to address it Lars. Another for the educational folder. Great vid

You are unbelievably polite Sir! An excellent defense of the silky saw.

Saved up my money and Bought a silky 2000 after watching Your channel and far north bushcraft and survival. Did not even look at any other saw. Now saving for Katana boy. Love your channel.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Good choice :)

Sensei Lars of the School of Silky-do, you do us Great Honor when you share your Practical Wisdom with us! Hai!👍👍👍👍👍👍

@libertyfivefivesix

6 жыл бұрын

Lars' Saw Fu is strong.

Lars you are the man, between showing me silky saws and siberian log fires winter bikepacking has been so awesome. Could not have done it with out you. Thnak you

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure friend :) Happy Healthy 2018!!

Silky saws are the best. Thank you for your safety tips and demonstrating how a true woods man operates in the forest. I enjoy all your videos, keep 'em coming!

Lilly also said in her Vancouver Island video that a grizzley bear would not be able to smell food stored in the dry bags she was using. Your videos are informative down to earth and fun to watch. Thanks

One reason I enjoy supporting your videos is the fact that you are happy to teach outdoors people from your actual experience with a product that you test and use. Too many channels try to sell products that they either don’t use or haven’t tested beyond the video. Several channels have tested the silky saws, but your reviews are what made me ask Santa for one!

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

well, this clearly shows the difference between profesional and a amateur :D

@ExilSvensk

6 жыл бұрын

.... men and women :)

@survivallillyrestricted4804

6 жыл бұрын

At least I am not faking my Videos like you. lol

@survivaldeutschland

6 жыл бұрын

i love the screenshot function :D now i go back to sleep :D

@mickenoss

6 жыл бұрын

Please Lilly, you are making yourself look bad. He made a video showing how to get the best out of a Silky, he never ripped on you once.

@survivaldeutschland

6 жыл бұрын

i am still sleeping, i dont understand what your point is out of this but okey, there is no point to prove

Keep all sharp objects away from Lilly . Lilly to be safe have Lars use the sharp objects.

Since I started using a silky saw I have been able to produce large log fires that would have been impossible beforehand. The Siberian Log Fire thst you introduced to me has changed my life.....thanks for all the awesome vids:)

@stephanematis

6 жыл бұрын

My friends and my camp in Algonquin during the summer, and since it is a popular park, even some of the deep sites are picked clean. Or so you would think. This summer I carried in both the the Big Boy and the Katana Boy to test. Amazing saws, the Katana Boy being overkill except for post-rain starter collection. That super long blade allowed me to prune dead branches way above, and those were mostly dry. The Big Boy was perfect size for cutting to size and prepping that evening's pile. Frankly, with the Katana Boy, you could build a log cabin and is overkill, the BB is just right for most needs.

I seen that Lillly video. I pointed out to her in the comments that dispite her imagined safety and ergonomic issues that the Silky is by far the best saw she had in her video.

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

but the cutting test proved something else...maybe lars should do a side by side comparison as well

@moose9906

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly because you used the silky wrong. You know your way around a bow saw but clearly didn't know how to use the silky correctly. Watch Lars use it here (he accurately addressed all your concerns with the saw and you should take sound advice when it is given rather than tying to be right) or since you are going to Canada soon, get Canadian prepper to show you how to use it right when you are off camera.

@kamiskenaw4340

5 жыл бұрын

@@moose9906 As a Canadian Armed Forces member who has great experience with this saw, I agree with you friend. Good statement.

there you go lilly, showed by the master.

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

Showed what exactly? he is wrong about the downward pressure. Go to the official Silky saw website. in the FAQ section you will find this info: Do Silky saws cut only on the pull stroke? Yes, they cut only on the pull stroke and they need a very little pressure to cut efficiently. The kerf of the blade is such that it bites into the wood as it's pulled across without extra pressure from the user. Remember, extra pressure and wrenching the saw may break your blades!

@liamr6672

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly you must be selling your own saw soon? Is that why you are bashing the silky? That's what you did with the fallkniven.

@kamiskenaw4340

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly But you must realize that he is a man who has become well tuned to this tool, he knows it like the back of his hand and without a doubt he definitely knows how to use it probably better than you and I. Of course the makers of this saw can say one thing, or whatever the manual says. However, it's use and time spent working with the tool that gives that best outcome and of course a sense of how to use the saw over time. As I have mentioned before, Lars has plenty experience with this saw. Therefore I'm going to have to disagree with you on stating Lars is incorrectly using the saw.

@orsoncart1021

4 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly you look great in the new DBK Boys video. Now shut up you fake ,vindictive, arrogant, spoilt brat.

@ronaldmccarty9771

3 жыл бұрын

That's a Fact! Lars is Good.

I doubted the silky saws until I decided to buy one and use it. They are a great product IMHO and the tips you gave are right on the money. Thanks for sharing !

Excellent teaching on saws here, I tore my thumb up with a buck saw years ago because of just what you said. It jumps when you are first starting and can and will jump right out of the shallow cut and eat your hand. I was 50 miles remote and wrapped my hand with a bandana, It bleed for a long time. Can't wait to get and try a silky.

I find using Common Sense when using any cutting tool is the safest way, oh and never be in a hurry to get a job done 👌🏻good video Lars 👍🏻

@Garuthius

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with this, its just about common sense, if a saw is called a pull-saw you cant really call it bad because of its lack of efficiency on the push stroke really. and not cutting towards your essential body parts is a no brainer. Anyone will tell you that a Silky will cut with or without pressure, but its common sense that the more pressure you can safely apply the faster it will chew up the wood.

I would say the best way to "survive" is avoid survival situations . I like how you say "outdoorsmanship" . If your outdoors and know your environment and how to live in that environment , one should never be in a survival situation.

@boscopit

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly, always try and avoid the situation in the first place

I really like watching your videos and talking about survival in very cold places. I also like your safety and gear comments. I always remember that anyone should be prepared for bad weather or suffer the consequences. I had three friends who froze to death on a day cross country ski trip. They ignored the incoming blizzard warnings and found buried in the snow three months later. They did not have cold weather gear and were experienced outdoors people.

You tell em Lars. Watching your video Deep Snow Camp.3 Days introduced me to Silky saws. Have had my Bigboy 2000 for years, carry a spare blade but have not changed it yet. Used it a lot and still sharp. Technique is key for Silky saws. It's in my pack always. Small Axe, Good Knife and Silky Saw and you are well prepared for fire preparation in any situation. Take care.

Survival Russia, you nailed it this one!Keep up the good work!

You just gained my respect! Very informative!

I have that saw and bring it kayaking. We freed up a 2 foot diameter strainer which was a huge fir tree that had a lot of pressure on it because it was in the middle of a rapid. Of course we had to cut as much of the upstream side as we could, then the downstream side. That tree was in half in less than 10 minutes. Rapid cleared.

Very informative and done in a respectful way. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks!

Your channel is growing lars! I love to see it get bigger been here with you for 2 years or so now glad other people are catching on to how awesome you and your channel are. Much love.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris :) Happy Healthy 2018!!

@chrisa2044

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia thank you very much i hope you the pink ninja your son and wife have a safe and healthy 2018 also!

I bought a high quality japanese pull saw ryoba style which has two different teeth styles on both blade sides for cutting both across and lengthwise for my home workshop a while ago and have since almost completely abandoned both my electric jigsaw and sable saw (excuse my english, I am German) in favor of it. The japanese pull saw is just so much more precise, clean and quick, or, as you Lars would put it: super awesome. One has to know how to use it, though. And, it is tough to switch back and forth (e.g. using a metal saw)

As always, the info you provide is spot-on.

love this guys attitude and general outlook.

SAW WARS I. 'Lord Lars shows Princess Lilly how to Silky saw shit' IT'S AWESOME!

@spyke123able

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe one needs to be smarter than the Silky to operate it! That;s what I suggested to her.

I think this is why I enjoy you and your videos, your never like " Your stupid this is how its done or your wrong " Buy my stuff or you don't have the right equipment "you just invite us on your adventures and give tips and tricks along the way. Keep it up your doing Awsome!!

I really enjoyed this Lars. It answered questions I didn’t even know I had until it was brought up.

Lars, you offered well reasonned explanations and avoided unnessary negativity. Well done. I learned a few good tricks as well. Thank you.

Slav squat for the win! 🙂 We consider you one of us by now, Lars.

Lily also receives kick backs and items for her opinions, which I have trouble with in trusting her. At the same time, she is quite talented and good at her bushcraft.

@MrOldclunker

6 жыл бұрын

She is a fake.

Great job Lars in clarifying safe proper handling techniques, and the overall features of the silky saw, also the way you illustrated different log placement methods for maximum safety benefits! Loved the sawhorse, never seen that before! Great stuff!!

Lars , thanks for the instructional video !

hi Lars and all our crew. I also watched the SL saw video and assesed that she was using the Sulky as a push saw because her cutting speed was slow. She tries very hard but receices hateful comments from many men: not so awesome. Lars set the correct atitude: identify the technique fault, correct the error and move on. I watch a lot of self reliance channels in the hope of learning something. there is far too much macho negativity. Lars has again demonstrated the correct technique for fault correction: measured with good humour. Thanks again Lars // I have just finished a saw horse for my Thai father in law whose bow saw in one hand and short tree branch in the other technique is very dangerous- only a small cut this time. we have a language barrier, so a mine & demonstration is my best plan.

@Tremulousnut

5 жыл бұрын

Can't feel sorry when she's being shitty in this comment section, and delete when she lose. She's doing this again when it comes to criticism on her knife.

Hallo Lars, gutes, informatives Video. Hab was gelernt 😉 Viele Grüße Torsten 👋

Lars you are the man. These are a lot of things people were sadly never taught, but things that could absolutely be crucial in a lot of situations.

Excellent video. Thanks Lars.

Sprucesom video as always Lars! ;) I hope Lilly is able to watch this video. Always good to be as informed as possible! Real information video Lars! You've touched on all these subjects/ideas before, but having them all in one video is real handy.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

LOL :)Thank you Fish and Happy Healthy 2018!!

@Toad_Hugger

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia Aye, I hope you and your family have a great 2018!

@mustamuri

6 жыл бұрын

Lilly is not are survival ...she is the youtubers bimbo .

10* Great presentation of alternate cutting methods.

@juliandorrell2079

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, great video and great opportunity to help another with knowledge to use in practice and trying new tools and skills as said in the video. Also stated was about understanding instructions with the tool and the basis of the techniques described. Start there and you can possibly make its use better with time and experience discovering new techniques. I enjoy Survival Russia’s approach to sharing his experience with all of us. Good teacher, easy to follow in videos and understand.

This has been the most informative outdoors sawing video I have seen to date. Lots of very good safety and technique tips in this episode. Nice!

Good reply... The best tools are designed for smooth operation, and efficiency. In my opinion, the "Safety" features can often detract from it's intended usefulness. Proper operation, and paying close attention to what you are doing, is the best safety feature.

I bought the big boy not long ago and after using it a few times i see why its the best saw on the market! Thanks for recommending it a while ago.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Stay Frosty :)

@Frostyeveryday

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia, Always good sir!

Thumbs up for Slav Squat...lol

Excellent demonstration.

Oh my goodness! I watched that video from Survival Lily and I was cringing when she was talking about the Silky saw because I was thinking of how HIGHLY you speak of (and demonstrate!) them. I am SO glad you made this video!!! Thank you and I wish you a happy new year!

I myself after watching a few of lilies videos have found more than a few cringe-worthy moments. There's nothing wrong at all with giving out a little helpful advice. I know I've learned quite a few different things from watching your channel and other people's Channel we all share the same interest we should at least be able to take a little bit of criticism

@skirr1598

6 жыл бұрын

I don't like her either

@mickenoss

6 жыл бұрын

She always looked like someone who got all her knowledge from youtube videos. She seemed to know what to do but lacked the skill/feel for it. As soon as you get over the tits, the channel is rather shallow.

@bradleycampbell5933

6 жыл бұрын

i also think those of us that work with our hands are much more aware of being safe. injured hands = cant work.

@KevinSmith-yh6tl

6 жыл бұрын

mickenoss yeah after watching a few of her videos her tatas didn't even seem to help her videos out....... too much.

@dandetande288

6 жыл бұрын

true, she's clueless

Survival is a way of life for you. Lilly just reviews Tools. That is one reason i watch your channel.

Excellent video Lars. You have exposed the deficiency of proper teaching and the lack of thought that many of these people have. Good for you and thank you

Very elegant, gentlemanlike response!

I stopped watching her channel a long time ago but still have a subscription:(

When I saw her video about saws and she started talking about 'safety' I thought it was ridiculous.

@patrickgermond2750

6 жыл бұрын

338 MRAD Safty third!😜👍

Thanks for helping Lilly Lars. The Silky big boy 2000 is AWESOME !

Awesome tutorial, I learned a lot. Thanks Lars.

your a good man Lars for posting this but you cant fix stupid,you can only educate it and hope it learns

@Standswithabeer

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Lilly is anything but stupid.

@Slimefollower

6 жыл бұрын

StandsWithABeer LARS is a gentleman and would NEVER label anyone as “stupid”. He is simply demonstrating how he safely uses a Silky saw. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but EVERYONE can benefit by watching a “How To” video no matter the subject.

@frankc6430

6 жыл бұрын

calling her stupid goes a bit far asswipe, just because she had a little bit of problems with a saw!... she is well educated woman professionally and intellectually.... you my friend just showed how un educated of a dumbass came to that conclusion , can`t fix stupid applies better on you!

@wadestewart9891

6 жыл бұрын

Frank C where in the comments did i mention any persons name if your ass hurt get over it. Any person what so ever should never do a video or product review if they cannot operate a simple tool.

@randallflagg3464

6 жыл бұрын

Wade Stewart She made a tit of herself making that video. Period

very usefull Video my friend

THAT is a sawing class! thank you Lars

Great vid, you’re a good educator! Lilly I hope will appreciate the mention-all good!

Not really a big fan of that other KZread Channel, I just don't really find the content to be that awesome , Another great video Lars hope your Christmas was joyous.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric. Happy Healthy 2018 :)

@Wildsoul62

6 жыл бұрын

Nicholas Maddalena 👍🏻

Yay!

I love the way that you demonstrate how things need to be done in real world environments and not stuck in a shed somewhere and the advice you give out is spot on and applicable in the real world cos it can be seen working I've watched a lot of your programmes and want to live where you do cos it appears to me you just get left alone to get on with doing awesome things and all that funky stuff Thank you for allowing me to see and almost be a part of your adventures 👍

its like cutting with a 2 man saw you pull and very light back cheers from NEW ZEALAND

I have owned 2 silky saws for several years . It amazes me that so many youtube creaters struggle with silky saws . Simple common sense regarding keeping your legs in a safe position as in when using a knife or ax goes a long way . Bear down on pull stroke and let up on push stroke . It's really very easy . Tks for explaining the procedure !! Hopefully many , many will see this video .

@CrombatRations

6 жыл бұрын

too many people from town goes to nature to make videos... we slavs learn how to use saws and axes when we are 7-8 years old, some even before that

@mpmansell

6 жыл бұрын

Combat Rations: Some Slavs do :) You should see just how terrifying some are. After all - accidents happen, but only to other people... :)

@corvusduluth

6 жыл бұрын

+Crombat Rations Yes, the adults gave us our own axes, saws, and folding knives, with basic instruction. Turned us loose to be bush savages. Not to forget the B-B guns. Many fire roasted squirrels, and frog legs; field corn (Zea mais) and berries. Respect from North Central USA.

@CrombatRations

6 жыл бұрын

I someone made video about how to use saw here where I live we would make fun of him and call him a litlle girl or a insane person. Here is no respect for instructions like dont put your leg here if you swing an axe like this. I remember my youth I had like 8 years, got Crvena Zastava airgun, I already owned enough camouflage clothing at the time, putting my skies on and going everywhere to fields and woods on layer of 1.5 meters of snow. best regards from Croatia to NC USA, North Montana is like paradise if you are there kudos for you

Happy new year from England

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Healthy 2018!! :)

@dannyoman7219

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia cheers mate

@crankyyankee7290

6 жыл бұрын

Happy Year from New England ..,-6 degrees F right now,may hit -14 in next couple days. Have a great New Year all !

OMG. What a saw!!!! Thanks 4 your advices and 4 sharing

looking out for the safety, Amen.

Awsome and honest, As usualy....

@SurvivalLilly

6 жыл бұрын

awesome, honest and wrong: Do Silky saws cut only on the pull stroke? Yes, they cut only on the pull stroke and they need a very little pressure to cut efficiently. The kerf of the blade is such that it bites into the wood as it's pulled across without extra pressure from the user. Remember, extra pressure and wrenching the saw may break your blades! this comes from the Silky saw website

@kamiskenaw4340

5 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalLilly Nope, not wrong.

One thing I find I need to discuss with people regarding saw us is to use the whole blade, I see so many people using the middle section of a 30cm saw etc, sawing away like fiends and getting not far. Your example of long stroke, mindful blade movement is great! Hand placement is very important, my worst Silky bite so far was 9 or 10 stitches in the area at the base of my left thumb due to careless follow through at the end of a cut, thank goodness it was a scraping motion and not a sawing motion. In regards to Lillies videos, I unsubbed from her channel when she starting posting up bikini and thinly veiled skinny dipping

Great video Lars. Good explanations and demonstrations! Nice tip, cutting the wood directly on an through the snow. The tree is falling directly on a huge natural cutting board! That's awesome man!

Thank you this is what its all about to help each other and learn from one and other

Just Use Common Sence, we can,t sneeze these days without health & safety.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

True!

Yes saw master- She must be ONE with the saw. I am getting one soon. My bow saw SUCKS.

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. Your idea of just packing the saw with the opening end to the bottom was an outstanding example of problem solving. I still want one of these saws. Thanks for making these videos....They are all "Awesome"

The right tool the the job and the Silky often ends up being the right tool. Excellent presentation Sir.

Survival Lilly (my humble opinion) has a lot of great videos. As Lars stated at the beginning of this video, he is not trying to TELL anyone how to do something but merely is offering suggestive techniques on what works for him. I like Lilly's channel as well as a number of other "Bushcraft" videos but to date SURVIVAL RUSSIA (again my humble opinion) offers the most useful and realistic information for dealing with harsh conditions. I have a Silky Big Boy and love it. So with many of these other channels, I am still curious as to why most all of them still use bow saws (that is THEIR preference I understand) that limits them to the size of the diameter of log they cut because of the enclosed frame. To each their own, but I wholeheartedly agree with Lars that if I had one saw to take to the woods, it would be a Silky. Lars, another great video!

Many good points in this video, however, one you missed is that most bow type saws have thin flexible blades that tend to twist in the cut, often to the left and right so that you end up with a wide cut that gets worse and you lose cut direction. I am a carpenter, have used push saws for decades and since Japanese pull saws have become more available in the West have wondered why Europeans did not adopt them before. My own opinion is that a pull action is inherently more controllable and thus safer as well as more accurate.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

You would be surprised to know how much I actually edited out :) I could have made a very long video indeed! Bow saw blades indeed tend to twist, even multiple twists both left and right. Also they are not that easy to sharpen, but they are cheap, so.. :) Happy Healthy 2018!!

@Schmidt54

6 жыл бұрын

I really wonder why the superior (as it seems or appears like) pull cut design was not adopted in European tool making at all. Really makes me wonder, I would expect that Europeans would at least partially use them. My experience with push cut saws: They are not good for beginners at all, especially the fine saws we used in art class back in school. Horrible. I like the very small Victorinox saws on the multitools or larger pocket knives a lot and in my experience they perform absolutely awesome even for beginners like me. But they are so hort and broad that they cannot bend, and I remember getting stuck with it, but that was probably me being a newbie.

@hughbrackett343

6 жыл бұрын

One thing I find interesting is that Disston made pruning saws with reverse teeth, but seem to have never applied them to other patterns like dovetail and keyhole saws. They did make a keyhole saw that had a blade that slid through the handle. I suppose it could be reversed to pull cut but it's not mentioned as a feature in the Disston catalog.

@robg521

6 жыл бұрын

Most American/English/European swords are design to cut when thrusting forward but the Japanese katana is designed to cut when with-drawing the blade back, this will explain why the Japanese Silky saws are designed with their handles that way.

@ptonpc

6 жыл бұрын

Being a lefty, I always struggle to prevent my cuts wandering off when using a push cut saw. Do you think a pull cut saw would be better?

Couldn't be better said. I love my Silky's for sure. All of them!! Need I say more! Enjoyed the video brother!! Have a blessed one!

Awesome video Lars!

great video

Hey Lars, this is one of your best Videos. I like your opinions. Greetings from Germany ... Achim

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I saw your PM and forgot to reply. Sorry! Food imports are not allowed by customs. They will return the parcel. I have tried that before.. :) Happy Healthy 2018!!

Very true that each and every "item" has it's own optimal using mechanism..keep up the great work Lars.. I guess you are the only one who shows step by step of "how/why/when to use", Great vids, privjet Survival Russia :)

Very informative you make practical points without being arrogant nice to see that