Lars, when I was in the US Navy back in the 70s and 80s, the Navy had a Training Manual entitled "Tools and their Uses." The Navy had discovered even back then that way too many City Boys and Girls couldn't even use a Hammer properly. And with the Planet rushing to move to the Cities, it's probably worse nowadays. Maybe you could do a Series on how to teach the Youngsters out there the proper and safe way to use Basic Hand Tools to "Get it Done!" I'm sure it would be AWESOME! And Cheap. Take Care.

Lar's is the only opinion I value on everything survival nowadays.. If it works, he uses it, if it don't, he shows us why.. His last two video's are a perfect example .. Keep it up, you have our respect and loyalty ..

@nickx8411

6 жыл бұрын

amen. exactly.

@stephenfewson7188

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, love his 'no nonsense' approach to bush craft.

@Pakkerotten

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@emmarowley1096

3 жыл бұрын

I just found his videos tonight and subscribed , he's the real deal. Just surprised that I hadn't stumbled across Lars before now but glad I finally found him 😊

I really like how you are educating the people here. There is so much non sense here on KZread, like 99%. Also very great you put pressure when sawing, with your back or hand when felling. Thats the profi way. I probably sound like an old guy, but I thinks its not good teaching people things the wrong way. So thanks again!

I don’t lend My Wife, My Truck or My Tools. And my wife thanks me for having her first on that list. 😂

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same preferences. he took the saw himself.. :)

@easygroove

3 жыл бұрын

In Germany they Say: i dont lend the three "F"s which are : Fahrzeug, Frau, Füller. (Car, Wife, Pen)

Lars, It's great to know that some things are the same around the world and quite possibly universally common. Brother-in-law's will always think they know how to operate your most valued tools no matter how inept they are.

These saws are FANTASTIC!!! They cut like no other saw!

LOL. I broke my 5 hours ago 😂. Thank you very much for your effort. I will work with much more care and less speed next time. I think this is called ERROR40. The error is sitting 40 centimeters behind the tool

Hey Lars, I have a Pocketboy with a 5.1" blade--two of them actually. My wife has one, too. She uses hers perhaps strangely to salvage discarded wooden broom and mop handles for some of her artwork. I use mine mostly for cutting kindling and slingshots. They work great and have never bent or broken. You know what they say: the most dangerous part of an automobile is the nut behind the wheel.

A 'parable' from my Grandma Adelheit : "a rake is laying on a hay field, tines upward, a boy steps on the tines, the rake flips up and the handle cracks the boy on the head. The boy rubs his head, steps on the tines again--same result. The boy rubs his head and mutters, "damned rake!!".

@bingbonggoat3244

6 жыл бұрын

Circumpolar Bear Cult ..here in East Anglia,a rake left in the grass with the tines up is known as the “deadly rake snake”..gives a knock out bite to the face 😂

My first test of my katanaboy 650 was at my neighbors house. 13.5 inch oak log, I cut the first half, took me about 4-5 minutes, cut was absolutely straight, virtually no effort and did not even break a sweat. Then let my neighbor give it a try. He was holding the log for me and I held the log for him. I weigh 180 pounds and am 69 years old, my neighbor is in his 40's and weighs 330 pounds, most of it muscle, needless to say I had a problem holding the log, even though I told him you don't push, just pull and let the saw do the work. His cut curved, which he did see, took him longer than me and he did break a sweat. Long story short, he was impressed with the saws performance and the smoothness of the cut. He does woodcraft as a hobby and he will be buying a smaller version of the silky boy for his work. He also mentioned that his wife might not be too happy with me. Oh well, good stuff is good stuff.

Yeah, breaking a pull saw by treating it like a push saw sounds like one of those "read the package before you open it" kinda things, for that reviewer at least.

I needed this video last Fall I bent my new Gomboy 270 in the first 5 minutes of using it. I have now learned to use it properly with a bent blade.

Yes, finally someone who thinks like a violinist...straight bow up and down is the most important thing.

Excellent instruction on the silky....

Hi Lars, unfortunately there are those among us who through their own lack of experience will damage a tool, and then blame the tool after a bad result. My Dad told me once when I was very young, "a poor craftsman blames his tools". I am very impressed with the Silkys and Japanese hand saws in general. Even the fine woodworking saws are a "pull cut". Thanks again for the excellent content.

That was most informative and I am most glad that I watched it BEFORE using my own Silky Saws. I must admit, that I am very greedy with such tools and would not loan them to anyone albeit, I would cut something for them instead.

I'm a friendly guy and like to help my neighbours when I can that is why I have two of everything one to lend and one just for me Great vid cheers

Thanks Lars

Privet Lars, I received a silky from my brother as a gift because we both really enjoy your channel and trust your opinion. I ended up breaking the tip of the blade just like your brother in law. As a Russian I always want my tools to be really durable. But sometimes the best tools aren't always like this, so thanks for these tips on how to properly use this saw. Please continue to make videos on how to properly use all kinds of tools!

I bought one of the pocket boys for myself based on your recommendations and have had it for a year now. One of the best small saws I have ever used, like a hot knife through butter. I like this style of video as well Mr Lars, Do more tutorial videos :D

Thank you for the video, good information. I didn't know why this was happening to my saws. I don't cut wood often but when I do it's alot at one time. Maybe now I won't get stuck in the tree as often.

showing the art of letting the tool do the work bravo and more awesomeness !!

Well explained Lars

The part where you're sawing the birch with the 270 and the pocketing clearly illustrates the locomotive type movement that's so crucial. Good vid for the purpose.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Not that your videos weren't already jam packed with GREAT information and practical information already amigo, but you really are putting out some superb content these past few weeks. Thank you so much Lars. All the best Thom

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for that Thom :) Have a great Weekend!

Awesome, I get to see this before going to work. Always a pleasure to see your videos brother, hope you have a nice weekend!! Also, thank you for introducing me to the Silky brand saws, I love all of mine!

Great vid lars. I bought my first silky saw last year after discovering your channel. They are the best. I cut a 3 km trail through the woods with my gomboy. Still sharp as ever! Picked up a pocketbot on Amazon a few months also a great and handy tool - really don't venture into the woods without it now. You are right, it takes a bit of time to get accustomed to a "pull" saw, but once you do, you realize it's a better way to saw.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome :)

My Laplander does an excellent job of taking up space in my car kit. Never did use it much. Thanks for the excellent tips.

spring disk....lock washer lars i have a gerber folding saw i bought at walmart...silky is out of my price range....i used the gerber today to cut a small elm growing to close the foundation of the house. i used the techniques you taught about pulling to cut and it worked perfectly. thank you for all your advice.

@Laiynnalaiynna

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, there is a cheaper and very light Silky, called the F180, check it out :).

I noticed that my Laplander blade is thicker than my Gomboy, that I just got. I was a little worried about it flexing to easily, but thanks to your video on technique, I can learn to use it the correct way.

well said and another awesome video full of good advice

Good video, thanks

considering getting one, thanks for the lesson

Thank you for the video.

Very educational, Thanx !

Those really are some great saws, thanks for the instructions

I'm using a Chinese copy of the Silky saw for general carpentry and camping. The best little saws I've ever used. Looking for one here in Taiwan, but haven't found one yet. Maybe need to go to the big cities to find it.

Yes, I was using mine wrong... Thanks for the video. I'm heading out to the woods today and I'm going to use your technique. Ill post a video later.

I bought my Silky Bigboy 2000 cos of Lars's review and wow what a saw I might end up collecting Silkies as my first one was a Gomtaro 300 - 8 Love the real world reviews Lars

@SurvivalRussia

3 жыл бұрын

The 2000 is a beast :)

there's an old saying that goes "don't blame the weapon, blame the worrior"

I like the commentary and sound effects.

Great advice brother

I love my Silky. It came in handy helping to clean up after Irma.

Great video on how to use this saw! Due to the very thin blade, I was lucky to start off slow to figure this out without breaking my saw. You just can’t use like a carpenter saw.

I like the sound affects 👍😊

I think that being in a hurry while sawing is the reason people bend/break saws. You need to get into a good rhythm, not "fast and furious" so to speak. Thanks Lars for another very good video.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Very true :) Thank you.

I saw poor reviews for the Pocketboy due to broken blades and my immediate thought was "how on earth did they break these? must be user error..." this confirmed it haha thanks!

@SurvivalRussia

3 жыл бұрын

Confirmed!

Birch trees are good because you can get juice from there in spring, very healthy stuff :) Mostly I use small axe but it takes more energy to cut something.. Honestly I never used saw outdoor, yes I know I should try :)

I had the gomeboy for 4 years the first two I used it too much bent one tooth and two straightened back with needle nose pliers and worked like new I even used it on 14 15 inch diameter logs from dry to sappy fresh all I had to do is rotate muself if the log is huge or the log if it is cut already . awesome like always Lars also if it ever get sticky with sap or not I spray the blade with wd40 . good to see you man and I wish I live in the middle of nowhere in the forest

Ah.. that heartache when you know you can't say no if someone wants to borrow your tools ;-)

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

He took it himself. I dislike borrowing out my tools :)

@oakessw

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia I think all men who love their tools feel this way. If a man lends you his tools it means he trusts you a lot :)

@corvusduluth

6 жыл бұрын

+Sam O ...and the "borrower" returns the tool, clean, shiny, and especially, 'intact'.

Excellent video ☺️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

User error and not knowing the correct way to use them is the cause of it breaking. I've just received my first Silky saw, only a small one at 9-10 inches. It works very well on Australian hardwood timber for cutting up some BBQ wood yesterday. Cutting mulga, river oak it just falls thru, the red gum takes a bit longer but still very impressive. Looking forward to purchasing the Katanaboy 500 for my early Xmas present for my equipment list for camping and going bush. Great video Lars. Ps, Russia is a very beautiful place mate. Looking forward to watching many more of your videos. Best health and regards for you and family.

G'day Lars, awesome video mate keep them coming. I have learnt so much from your video's and enjoy seeing around your property, especially the winter. I have never seen snow, here in Australia there are a few places that get a little bit, but nothing like the snow and ice you guys get, it's amazing. I have been too sick the last few years to be able to go out bush camping (which i dearly miss) or leave the house much lately, apart from seeing Drs and going into hospital. Your video's are a highlight i look forward to, I get a bit of a mini camping kick and I enjoy your story telling too. I hope to be able to travel and see beautiful Russia for myself one day, if you ever come to Australia let me know. Thanks again for your videos mate. Cheers Mel ☺

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment :) I seriously hope you will get well soon buddy!

@tankmeltedargon8831

6 жыл бұрын

Survival Russia thanks Lars, me too ☺

Great video as always Lars! People tend to rather blame the tool then themselves. They're often too erogant to think that they could have possibly messed up. Although there are plenty of people out there who are willing to admit to their mistakes. Too bad your step brother bent up some of your blades. Hopefully he learns from it and is more careful later on. These Silky saws seem to be well made and designed. I'd like to see you test out their other offerings in future videos. I'll look forward to your next video!

I bent my small FISKARS pull-saw on my first use many many years ago. Since then I know how to properly use a pull-saw (similar hand positions like Lars showed) and never had any problems, just clean cuts. SILKY BigBoy 300 rulz! ;) ATB, Gereon

Lars, you've sold me! I still have a perfectly good collapsible bow saw, that is almost a true push pull, so I can't justify spending the cash right now, but I never new they were pull saws until you mentioned it. They just didn't make sense to me, because I thought they would be a push, like all my other wood working tools. I think a pull saw is much more effective, because humans are much stronger pulling than pushing, and I think there is less coordination needed too. I'll get one one day.

Good video - I wish I'd seen it before I used my first pull saw.

I've used a Silky saw quite a bit and it's the best I've ever used. Never bent it, myself, but it was loaned out to my cousin who did bend it. It still works fine with a slightly bent blade. I doubt that the Silky is any more prone to bending than other saws of the same type, probably less so because they cut so good, IMO. Sawing with any saw is a skill that requires some practice and patience. People who have some experience with sawing shouldn't hesitate to buy a Silky, and those who don't have much sawing experience might want to start with a cheaper saw, like the Laplander. Another advantage of the Laplander is that they weigh less.

Very clever/logical japanese thinking, making the cutting motion on the 'sweep' rather then blunt force push,

I consider myself an expert on silky saws I have one saw, a gomboy 270 and have used it twice and cut approximately 20 saplings. I found a technique that we learnt in wood work at school works well. Relax and apply no pressure on the pull or push and let the saw do the work. The idea of put pressure on the draw stoke and letting it off on the push stroke was more than my co-ordination could handle. I was always trying to go too fast and like lars said learners should take their time.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Just go easy. That's also a way to do it :)

I bought 2 Silky saws after watching Lars' earlier videos. They outclass any other saw I ever owned by such a degree that I even started to wonder how all the other companies can still exist.

One day, I got home from work and my wife told me she fixed something for me. I asked her how she did it and she told me she used my cordless drill as a hammer, driving the nail with the attached battery. I could have died! I take great care of my tools and you're 100% right; user error is usually the reason for problems.

I really value learning from your experiences, Lars - wether it is from you bigger projects, from the important details in how to make things the best way or from how to use your tools the best way. Or the Lars's way, anyway. Which of course IS the best way :-) I think it has got something to do with learning a similar mindset, a similar way of thinking as Lars is thinking, if that makes sense. You remind me of my father. He died many years ago, way too young. I would say he had the same kind of mindset as you have. He could make or fix just about anything he set his mind to. And he did that in a well thought of way. You never know WHEN what you learn from Lars will be usefull in your own life. You just know that it WILL be usefull in your own life. One way or the other.

I find unlike the laplander I could find replacement blades for my gomboy at around $20aud, which is a bargain. The laplander while the replacement blade was cheaper it required to be exported and ended up costing my $40, so I switched to the gomboy. If used correctly pull saws are less likely to bed also as you are not putting force on the push stroke.

7:04 ...welcome. My friends know me as a sound effects person too. In all seriousness though, great video, thanks.

Hi Lars, please thank your brother-in-law for using your silky:) It's good to know a silky saw is still very useful when bent even in an "S" form.

I have had a Silky Gomboy for five years, I use it often and think it is a great saw, I made the mistake of letting someone else use it, and althought I explained to him that it cut on the pull stroke he bent it on the first cut, buying a blade costs almost the same as buying a new saw.

Gut erklärt Lars, good explained. Thanks, danke. Gruß, greetings Tino PS: 7th :-)

A few months ago I managed to to something stupid that broke the blade of my Silky Zubat 330 pole saw. My fault, I was getting a bit too ambitious with a very big branch that was difficult to reach and then, halfway through, tilted sideways and clamped onto the blade. The saw lost almost 13 centimeters. I ordered a new blade from Silky and turned the remaining 20 centimeters of the original one into a short hand saw (the Zubat pole saw uses the same blade as the Zubat handsaw series, so you can exchange between them - I just fitted a set of rubber handle scales that you can buy separately, rounded off the broken tip and now I have a nice, sturdy Silky short handsaw. The joke is that I also have a Skrama bushtool (the somewhat famous Finnish short machete) and wit it, a spare blade protector/sheath. Guess what, the shortened Zubat fits in that Skrama sheath perfectly. The big knife and the short Zubat are now a happy couple. Moral: even a broken Silky will still saw. :-) You are right that not too fast and steady is the proper way to do the job. Great video as always.

hey lars, as an arborist I have new the silky ibuki professional. And I say that I only silky saw use at my work. which is the best. Thanks for this video.

Lars, the Belgian camo works well at the time of year for your location. I wish we could find it here ,only found it on eBay and had to pay $ 60 with shipping just for the trousers, but they are minty new . Thanks for the saw video , can't beat the silky saw line ! Enjoy your weekend.

@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, don't know where you live, but you can get a jacket here: forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/products/belgian-army-camo-jacket-jigsaw-camouflage Trousers are sold out.

@MichaelR58

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the link ! Larges are sold our and I would need an xl or preferably a 2xl ,but now at least I have a new link for surplus . I live in Oklahoma

@throatnotchingtroutzzz6789

6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. I know these two US places, that should be good to check once and a while for such things Here are pants actually: swisslink.com/new-belgian-ripstop-bdu-pants.html?search=belgian And here pants too, medium, jacket sold out: www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/used-belgian-military-surplus-m90-camo-pants?a=1712026

@MichaelR58

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks , the pants I found were the heavy duty field trousers ,almost canvas ,like the brush stroke version's

This is why i never lend my tools to people, for sure something will always happen lol. You only respect things your pay for yourself and work hard for i suppose. I think this saw is clearly a great product, i don't know why the other channel gave it a thumbs down, maybe they are sponsored by another product?. Who knows. Cheers Moose

WISDOM

I watched this after broking the tip of my PocketBoy. Thanks Lars!

(snicker) don't toss it on the ground and then step on it ... 10* As mentioned with others, don't whipsaw folding saws. Don't whipsaw any saws - period. The saw blade vibrates to the left and right, and when you do too much over-pressure cutting or too fast, ... you will break any folding saw blade (Corona, Silky, Bahco, Fiskars, Katanaboy etc). So don't downward overpressure the cutting pressure - let the blade do the cutting. Don't cut so damned fast ... and control your own hand/arm movements. Any wiggle from your hand/arm goes into the saw blade in the cut, and out to the end of the blade, and back. When you pull back, the waving blade will cut, jam, and break. If you over-pressure and bind the blade, and then try and rip out the blade from the cut, you will break your blade. Go look at Canadian Prepper and the big Katanboys, and all the whipsawing happenign as the blade is vibrating as much as 4 inches to each side. That is the wrong use of these blades. As said, technique is everything. Lars, here a good question for you. With the Siberian forest of pine, spruce, and birch (etc), what would be the proper length of a "rational" folding saw blade length for the tree diameters there? The smaller folding saws, ... or the big-dick Katanaboy 600 cm, and now the new model 1000 cm shown on Canadian Prepper (almost a 2 man lumberjack saw!).

Hi Lars love the channel. Have you seen the silky NATA bush knife? Came across it when looking up saws. What i have discovered is that if you are looking at gomboys if you look at gardening in stead of “camping” it is a little cheaper...must be that Bush crafting tax 😃

Without a doubt definitely get out and train. Btw the sounds effects got me laughing my butt off.

i just ordered up a gomboy 240 curved.... very excited to receive it. thanks for your videos. now, what is that knife you have on your chest?

I started to cut trees like a pro with no problems whatsoever from the day I got my Bigboy 2000. No snaps or bends on the blade. I absolutely love my Silkys. They are the most effective cutting tools I ever had. And they are truly quality products. It is only user's fault if they bend or snap.

@SurvivalRussia

5 жыл бұрын

I fully agree with you :)

Your friend broke the" Pocket boy170".. I got you lol hey it lasted i brought yours and one for myself at the same time glad you got it working again take care my friend

A good poking stick is a MUST.

great tutorial Lars ! what is the hole or slot in the blade for on the pocket boy i noticed ? atb john

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

It's just for easier opening of the blade. Like a folding knife. Thank you :)

I'm using the Bahco, it's not as fast as a silky, but it's more forgiving to us amateurs!

@SurvivalRussia

3 жыл бұрын

Very true. Better than no saw at all.

Great video! I just bought a Silky saw, I haven’t used it yet, and I was wondering if there were any issues to be aware of!

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Good choice :) I have many videos on the topic of course. Here's the two most Instructional videos. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fH6B2pmmZcXAp7A.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/aW2OmdqRc63Oado.html

What is your main used silky saw & why, thanks

The laplander cut both on pull and push so its a bit thicker and sturdier. Is it a better saw? Not really, thicker blade = more material to remove = more work. But its user (newbie) friendly and good enough.

That is a nice saw you have and it is too bad that your friend belt it and the other one was messed up also.

Lars, do you know the best source to buy the most aggressive replacement blade possible for katanaboy 500? I want to get a couple extra blades to have on standby, and want them for straight firewood processing.

maybe it will be interesting to make a little knive from the old broken sawblade . . .

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, that will be interesting :)

Lars, during the summer, what do you use to purify water in an emergency? I used the MSR MiniWorks EX Microfilter in Afghanistan and it was AWESOME! Saved me a few times over there.

Hi Lars - do you carry a compass ?

Great tip on the saws mate. I use them a lot, but I like your hints and tips on usage. Also, I'm going to duplicate your chest knife. Looks handy. Is it a Mora?? G'day from Australia mate.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it's a Mora Kansbol with the Multi-Mount. The Multi-Mount is the reason I got this knife. I think the Multi-mount only fits the Kansbol and Garberg models. It's possible to make a chest draw setup, but this works well. 1 inch webbing strap is all you need. It's a Danish fisherman's setup actually.

I just spent $115 for the Katana boy 500. Silky should be giving you a commission. I've got the 650 and 14 inch fine tooth one too.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am sure you will be happy about the saw :)

The problem with lending is that's a trust, and trusts conditionally transfer property rights. To zero in on the subject research Tontines. The fractional reserve banking system is based on that scam. Makes going to the woods way more meaningful.

wanted dead or alive, Vladimir the saw slayer

I thought only the Gomboy 210 has the secondary locking position?

This is the advertisement for silky. I broke a 270mm gomboy on a 12cm dry branch in two parts , and on a 7 cm dry branch, only cutting 2 times. I recommend bellota, bahco laplender, fiskars. I don't recommend silky because it is breakable.

@SurvivalRussia

4 жыл бұрын

Well... I have used Silky saws for at least 7yrs and never broke one. All the saws you mention can break. It's all about user skill.

@GEX-23

4 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalRussia The saws I mentioned are bent but do not break, after bending you straightened them back and they are like at the beginning, which is not the case in silky,no offense. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIx7p6iyhqnVe9I.html

@SurvivalRussia

4 жыл бұрын

@@GEX-23 No problem. However, you can straighten out a Silky. I have done that after my brother in law bent my Gomboy twice. I have broken a Fiskars, but that was when I was not that used to pull action saws. I'm qiute happy with my Silky saws because they are the best cutting folding saws I have come across. The Laplander is not really that impressive when it comes to cutting performance :) It bends though.

@GEX-23

4 жыл бұрын

@@SurvivalRussia You are right, silky cuts better and faster than the laplender, but on a mountain trip with the tent in the back, I prefer laplander because it is more resistant, when camping next to the car,then weight does not matter and I take with me 5 saws to have a spare. :)

Lesson to be learned here Lars, don't lend out your tools, simple.

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

He took the saw without asking.. :)

You had a chance to use a Heimwert saw? Any opinion on them?

@SurvivalRussia

6 жыл бұрын

No :)

I thought the logging company owned the trees on your land😊