One of the reasons I like this channel is how you seem to review allot of the new products I'm interested in and that helps me decide if I want to spend any money on said items. So thanks

Always nice to see new products that get us out of our rut/comfort zone. Thanks again.

I love my Silky Zubat. It's a fixed blade saw. No joint to wobble or fail. Knife aficionados note how much more reliable / durable a fixed blade (full tang) knife is, as compared to a folder. You can make the same case for a fixed blade saw.

Your reviews are very honest and real. Most folks get caught up in advertising and full of crap. Keep them coming. Thanks.👍🏽

Personally I really liked how well and fast the SZ cut through the wood. I really comes down to working smarter not harder. Happy Independence Day (4th July) to you and y'all what a blessing to have neighbours like you below our 49th, have a great day.

That thing is sick! Perfect for clearing shooting lanes and hanging treestands..

Yes I totally agree. Love and learned alot from your videos. I live on the Johnson 32" non folding blade savage saw.

My grandma just bought me one of these for my birthday, comes in Friday, I can’t wait to use it at work. Gonna be trimming all our clients shit up for free (I’m wireless internet but have to trim trees a few times a week on average as clients trees often grow into the guy wires for the telescoping poles we install) I’m so stoked

Pretty cool, you could even kydex a saw like that fairly easy and have a piggyback knife to go along with it.

Man, what a little monster of a saw, she ate that wood up! Very nice!!

I picked up a Zubat earlier this spring and the key to getting maximum work out of this saw is using the proper stroke. The teeth only cut on the pull motion, so you don't need to apply a lot of pressure when pushing the saw forward. Then you can really dig in on the pull and watch the sawdust fly. Great saw with much less chance for breakage than a folder.

I used my friends silky zubat and it's incredible, I'm definitely getting one

I just got one on Amazon look forward to using it

I have had the non folding corona for a long time now and just recently picked up a folder. just depends on the space you have if you want a folding or non

I use the bahco superior 16 inch blade saw and love it. Costs about as much as the laplander, which is still a great compact saw option. Once you get used to carrying a fixed blade saw, it's not all that hard. I wonder when people will start making kydex saw blade covers.

This was my first Silky saw, based on a recommendation by a guy who used to do professional tree trimming. It was this or the chainsaw. It is that awesome.

On a recent long distance hike I almost sent my saw home. I was not using it. However, the second half of the hike I used it a ton. I am still on the fence about carrying a saw. I am leaning to keeping it.

With the sheath it will be fine strapped onto a bug out pack or belt. I'll be sure to check one of these out.

I was on the fence whether I should go with the folded gomboy 270 or this. after watching this I'm leaning towards the fixed zombat. awesome video. don't know why you got haters. enjoyed what I saw.

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+Just Illustrationz my Gomboy broke. It happened quick and I didn't even really bend it. Just all of a sudden the tip was snapped. Disappointing, because that was my favorite Bahco alternative (compact for smaller bags)

Nice saw and I like it's size. Thanks for the review guys.

i hear these are prone to breaking. but yours dosent seem to even flinch. thanks for the great review! now i need one lol

I concur both have their uses, but for wood processing for heat. this new Silky is awesome.

I like this. I wonder if you drilled a hole in the front of the blade and the handle happened to break, could you make a buck saw?

I love the silky big boy and bought one. Now seeing this one I think I will get one.

@msgottaneedtoknow

4 жыл бұрын

Wheels gone Wild Same here! Lol

Great review. I would ALWAYS take a fixed saw Never a folding saw. But others will love that one !

Definitely a saw to keep my eye on...Great Vid Team!

Chris What model of Corona do you like in conjunction to the fixed blade saw you just tested Thank you for your reply

Great video! Nice to see you have discovered our most popular saw and see the purposes for bushcrafting! Next on your list should be the Sugowaza, Ibuki or Temagari 500 ;) Keep up the good work. Silky Europe

@shane4176

4 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the looks of the sugowaza. I might get that or the Sugoi

Terrific ! That's why I like your channel you review equipment from time to time that I believe makes it easy in the woods. Kinda a competitor to Jes.X. For processing wood. Maybe . :)

As for Will preferring the Bahco for smaller stuff...a pair of ratcheting Tiger Jaw pruning shears will work 3 times faster.

I'm curious to know which handle saw straight blade vrs curved blade works best

I don't, and never owned a Bacho. At one time I wanted one for a good while, but never did buy one. I found a Fiskars Power Tooth folding saw in a local store, and opted to get it first. After that, I never really had to buy the Bacho. In fact I replaced the Bacho with Silky on my list of things to get. The Silky Zubat, and Gomboy 240 (large teeth) are now the ones I want, and will being getting sooner or later to replace my Fiskars Power Tooth.

I just purchased it today!

Try the corona clipper. Hand placement perpendicular to blade is much more comfortable IMHO.

Like it for the bigger work. I have been digging the Fiskars 13" coated pruning saw. Smaller teeth but it weighs and costs nothing... great for backpacking.

Definitely looks worth checking out

Interesting Chris..A few questions here..What is the weight of the Zubat and also how much is the replacement blade? it looks to me that the pull is more aggressive then the push when you were using it cutting the wood. Also did the Zubat have any flexing when cutting?? Thanks Chris for the demo.

Should I not purchase the silky bigboy 2000, but get this zubat instead? But how well does it fit into a backpack?

Great Review!

Very interesting. It seems there are different sizes of Zubat, ranging from the 240mm (9") to the 390mm (15"). Seems the main difference from the Sugoi is size of the teeth. And the price.

Well done guys, thanks for the info

Might have to pick one of those up.

Got to use this saw while there and it is a wood hog for sure, cuts really well.

.....years later! I just found this saw and it started kinda of a battle on KZread. JX-5 for ever💪🏻

Handle/hand position and bi directional cutting blade make this saw a winner in my book!

Straight or curved blade? What is the advantage of either?

Hey guys, how did the teeth hold up after all day use? Did you notice any difference in performance? I know saws generally last a long time and all but I am curious. Thank you

That saw looks pretty sweet.

Looks like a great saw that wont wear you out, I'll be checking it out. As always ; Thank you.

Can you test the bigger silky saws please an also the silky nata chopper tool please in your next review.

Another thing to spend my dwindling supply of disposable cash on. You guys are killing me! #MORESHED

Thanks, will buy one too.

I like it a lot hope I can get it here.

I would like to see this next to the Carona 14" pruning saw RS 7395. It looks very similar, but $25 dollars less.

Any idea if it can be re-sharpened? i know the gomboys cannot, though blades are easily replaced.

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+Luke Johnson They are made to be replaced (the blades). Though I can't really say how long they'll last you if you aren't an arborist.

Would you prefer a Silky zubat or boreal 21?

Any options on curved blade or straight blade

Hello, what model is it? 270-7,5 or 330-7,5 or 270 - 10? Thank you, great saw

I love my Silky Super Accel, but sometimes carry a Sawvivor or UST Saberut Saw for bigger stuff. In your experience, would the Silky Zubat substitute a buck saw or pocket chainsaw types for bigger stuff?

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+Kukri05 I don't use those pocket chainsaws except for really high branches. Where you tie 20' of cord to each handle and throw it up over with a weighted end. Everyone has different preferences. I like that it's fast cutting, lightweight, and ergonomic.

@Kukri05

8 жыл бұрын

That makes sense. Thanks.

6:30 Personally I would take the one where I could use one or both hands Vs. where am restricted to just one hand, especially when their the same size (Blade wise or folded). BTW are the blades replaceable, or even interchangeable?

@msgottaneedtoknow

4 жыл бұрын

MarkUs FinSki The blades are replaceable, “some” are interchangeable. You’ll have to research which ones. Most are not.

Chris #whatif? Only joking. What size pack would the saw attached to? I like the idea of a fixed blade but the folder might be more practical. Decisions decisions. Another great video. #missingtheshead

very nice!

That looks like a great saw

That looks like it would do some work. Go team!

I believe im gonna invest on this pne as well as my bog boy.sure to make a lot of work faster.

Lovin the Bhaco brother...aawww...yeah!!

It looks like you are holding the Jessica X of saws with that handle. Nice saw!

I prefer the gomboy over the bahco. After using it for awhile I decided to get the katanaboy. It is a beast of a saw for large downed trees.

Best saw named after a pokemon?

There’s a lot of videos where the silky foldable blades break I mean a lot of videos, I haven’t seen one video where the Zubat broke

Is that the 390 or 330? What do you think of the Zubat 390 version?

yeah I find that the silky saws are much faster than the Bahco blades, but mine tend to bind up on me, maybe this fixed blade version is the way to go. Also I think that the Bahco is a stronger blade. I guess I will check this one out.

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+sektion333 Agree on "stronger"/less likely to break.

I have a zubat and an accel 210. The zubat is a fantastic tool, but I don't take it out in/on my pack anymore as it's just big. The 'sheath' is wonderfully designed, but it's heavy, and doesn't fit nicely in my pack when I have winter stuff in it. The folding accel has cured that problem. Also, I disagree with your chum calling it multi direction- any stuff it pushes out has already been cut, it's most certainly a pull. The curve of the blade also drags around the cut, possibly would push too, but the curve helps to pull the saw through the wood well.

Any one ever try Silki GENKI Temagari. It comes in multiple lengths, non folding, and It's Teeth are able to be sharpened.

We use those saws on my tree crew for the small stuff and when we can't take a chainsaw. They're fantastic

Awesome might just get one

Chris What model of Corona

What neck knife is Will wearing ?

ever tried a wicked stick?

Is that sparks at 4:12 ?

While bulky, It might pair real well with a carried machete or parang or small axe. Fasten them to the same carry method.

Chris, what is your recommended survival knife for around 50$? I need something that I can really get to work with, but won't be as bad if it breaks.

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+connor sullivan Easy. Jessica-X. $53 and you can do most everything with it.

@MrDangles66

8 жыл бұрын

I agree. Just got mine and put it through its paces. the Jessica X is worth 3 times than what they sell it for. and you get the epic PM101 logo on it

That "I'm sorry daa" LOL

If people are interested in this saw, check out the newer version called "zubat arborist edition." it has much more aggressive teeth at 4.7 per inch. I think this is the most aggressive blade silky offers right now.

What is a gaw ?

nice saw. I need one.

You could get the 210 and use that for crafting too

The handle shape is similar to jessica X natural fit. Been screaming for years silky when used "properly" is the best.

That's a good saw!

Nice!!!

thanks

Pair that bad boy with a Schrade JessicaX for a badass wood proccessing/shelter building system.

i clicked the video then it said it was private lol...i like silky after i first saw it when wranglerstar was using it

what size was this? 240, 270, 300, 330, 390

@preparedmind101

8 жыл бұрын

+camman9888 its in the title of the video...

I'll still take the Bahco, it's teeth can cut green, dry, or animal bone, where if you're a hunter that's a big deal for me

@cbless4902

8 жыл бұрын

nice video though! plus the replacement nickle? blade for the Bahco is supposed to be nice as well

I think it's great I just don't like that it doesn't fold down.

You did not mention sharpening, which is probably Will's department, not sure??

Dam it,I was all set to buy the gomboy with medium teeth after watching a bunch of reviews.Guess I have to rethink things again.

it's the curve in the blade like the corona

U right bout the single peice being a better saw thou. The Bach is no means a pos but it’s very nìche were as Zubat has a work horse type spirit