Further from the blade: there ismore pressureon the blade. The cutting action is maximum, but less precise. Almost all Silky saws are fitted with a specially designed rubber 'Gom' handle which reduces vibration and improves grip, reducing the danger of slipping in wet conditions. Treat your saw with love. The blade must be kept clean, otherwise the cutting action will be lost. Resin dissolves in olive oil, which is an effective and environmental friendly way to maintain the blade with.Be aware that if you use more aggressive liquids it can damage the rubber material of the handle.

See more at: http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Folding-Straight_2/Silkys-BIGBOY-360mm-LG-Teeth-Hand-Saw#sthash.WDZVIYmr.dpuf There is also a curved version, the Bigboy 2000 which is available as an ‘Extra Large’ teeth curved alternative. This is an ideal multi-purpose folding saw for cutting big jobs down to size. Utilizes proprietary Silky 'Mirai-Me' technology. Hard chrome plating produces an exceedingly hard, durable surface. The blades are resistant to rust and the effects of resin. They are finely or mirror polished and wipe clean easily. The blade must be kept clean to maintain its efficiency. Resin dissolves in olive oil, which is an effective and environmental friendly way to maintain the blade with. More aggressive liquids can damage the rubber material of the handle.

Silky Saw Big Boy Folding Saw 360MM

I stumbled onto one of these at REI a couple of years ago. I had been trying to use a Sven Saw off and on with marginal results, and could saw nothing larger than about 8" in diameter. When I discovered the "Big Boy", and learned it utilized the Japanese cutting orientation of the teeth, I went for it.

Almost all Silky saws have rubber compound elastomer handles, either inserted or vulcanised to ABS plastic or steel. Rubber handles are more comfortable to hold, reduce vibration and offer superior grip in the cold and wet. It seemed expensive at the time but now after two years, it's clearly a bargain. I've likely cut well over 100 trees and branches on the original blade. The largest trees it comfortably cuts are 12 - 14" diameter. I can tell the blade has dulled a little bit, but not enough to swap a new blade yet. It takes me about 20 minutes to saw through a 12 - 14" Doug Fir. The manufacturing process also uses the technique of high-frequency electro-impulse hardening during which the teeth are heated and hardened. Importantly, only the teeth are hardened, not the rest of the blade. Thus the blade retains its original flexibility whilst the teeth have a life which is up to 3 times longer than that on standard saws. I have used various other saws including bow saws, other folding saws, Sven saws, etc. None have ever performed like the Silky. To beat this bad boy it's going to take a chainsaw!

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This is an ideal multi-purpose folding saw for cutting big jobs down to size. Utilizes proprietary Silky ‘Mirai-Me’ technology. Close to the blade: there is relativelylittle pressureon the blade. The saw will take the least wood, making you able to saw in a highly controlled manner and with precision.

This saw is designed for general pruning of medium to large branches. It has a tooth style which will cut dense and sappy timbers with ease. It has a hollow ground blade, which reduces friction when cutting. This allows the cutting stroke to feel very easy and fast. The cut is very smooth, thanks to the Japanese style teeth as used on saws intended for fine woodworking in Japanese woodworking and cabinetmaking. The saw should be stored in the closed position and cleaned of any debris/dirt to ensure a smooth opening operation. Ideally the blade should be cleaned with a solvent being careful to keep it away from the handle - this will help prolong its useful life. Store away from moisture.The non-slip two-handed rubberized cushioned handle provides a sure and comfortable grip even in the most difficult operating conditions.

The blades are made from a high carbon steel called SK4, this is a very strong steel but is also quite flexible, which is very important in a hand saw. The blades are also coated in chrome to give them some protection from rust and resin. The manufacturing process uses the technique of high-frequency electro-impulse hardening during which the teeth are heated and hardened. Importantly, only the teeth are hardened, not the rest of the blade. Thus the blade retains its original flexibility whilst the teeth have a life which is up to 3 times longer than that on standard saws. Long well-balanced taper-ground blades with impulse-hardened non-set tooth design provide extended working reach, faster cutting and handles large limbs and small trunks with little effort.And I know. I should have taken pictures. But did I really want further documentation of my cringeworthy experience? No, I think this testimonial is plenty for me. Ha ha. Silky Saws are manufactured from SK-4 carbon steel and cut out by a laser. The teeth are designed with no set which means they are formed inside the width of the blade - this reduces friction and enables a cleaner, faster and easier cut. Many other saws have teeth formed to project outside the width of the blade requiring much greater effort when sawing. And here's where my ding against the saw comes along. Due to the way the trees had fallen, I managed to get the saw blade caught in the kerf. And I was clever; I cut from the bottom up for the main cut, after making a small cut in the top to allow the log to split down. But. The upper chunks of log were loose enough on the hillside to slip down. And pinch the blade between the completely cut halves of the downed tree. Yeah, I should have realized. The precision-ground, razor sharp blade has four cutting angles along the length of the saw and provides a fast, clean and smooth cutting action. All in all, the Bigboy is an excellent saw. Light, sharp, and extremely portable. I can highly recommend it, without reservation, especially if the user is ever so slightly careful. And a little smarter than me.