Great review you went into a lot more depth than I did about its capabilities, I learned a bit more like always. I especially liked what you said towards the end of it not needing any other fuel but elbow grease! I hope it serves you well my friend. CP

I counted only 42 pull strokes of the saw and it made a clean cut through the 7" log. Speaks for itself. Thanks.

Great folding saw and you won't regret it. There is an alternative smaller saw made by Silky available on Amazon now which is much more affordable however it is the slightly smaller model. It's a 360 mm blade length ie 14~ inch. $46 on Amazon now. It's called the "Silky Professional Series BIGBOY 2000"

Thank you very much . Your invitation to Silky Katanaboy 650 is very simple and logistically physically reasonable . So , I just now ordered Katanaboy 650 on Amazon . I had been wondering which one should I buy , 500 or 650 in these three years . Very very valuable footages for the futures . And your voice is also too much believable enough . Mar. 16th 2023 Thu. 16:23 from Yokohama City Japan

Your camera angle is just right showing the full stroke you're able to achieve and how the saw clears and expells the sawdust with each stroke. Very impressive!

Lonnie, Thank you for helping us to stay alive during and after what's most assuredly coming. Phil in the Pacific Northwest

I recently bought myself a silky pocketboy :) Thanks for the review Lonnie.

i drooled a little watching it cut.

I've been using my Katanaboy professionally for the past 8 years. Matter of fact I used it today to remove a ten inch diameter, rock hard long dead ash and a similar sized spruce that fell across our trail system. I also made a new swinging gate and all of the rounds were cut with my Katanaboy. I may have to replace it's blade in 10 or 15 years, but I'm good with that.

The beard , the demeanor, and the fact that you live the "outdoor life" just got you a sub sir. I live in British Columbia and have similar topography, wood species, weather, etc.. The worst thing my friends/family find about "outdoor reviews" is folks that have never lived in remote regions and such trying to pass themselves as "survival experts" while you hear traffic and see a Tim Hortons sign in the background. Besides all the good points you mentioned about a chainsaw vs manual, one major point is that wildlife is more disturbed with a chainsaw and may delay trapping/ hunting for a period of time. GREAT VIDEOS SIR!!! Keep them coming...A very Merry Christmas to you, your family, and of course your tough,peacefull lifestyle...sign me Jealous.

I LOVE Silky saws. I carry a Pocket Boy as part of my EDC, and I really want the Katana. I've seen it in action, and it's hard to believe how well it cuts even standing trees. Besides, when someone pulls out saw, you can now say, "That's not a saw. This is a saw."

@ 72 years of age, I like to be careful. I’m not a big fan of chainsaws on slopes. I don’t need to worry about running out of gas at the bottom of the slope, or carrying a gas can up a slippery slope, after a storm, rain or ice & snow. When I use my saw, I use a Stihl easy pull. For fallen branches, I prefer my Silk 2000. I’ve got a Stihl pole saw that is a pull saw, with 3 5 foot extension handles. I really don’t like having to use any of them, but if I have to, I usually have myself for company. Hand saws are safer, quieter, lighter, and easier to transport. If you have to buy a tool, buy a good one, once, not a poor one & a good one. If money is a problem, rent, whenever possible. Loved your video, learned something new about Silky models. Thanks & be careful!

I know this is an old video but this is the power of espousing knowledge. A newbie like me can come along and soak it all up. I love your videos. Your professionalism is especially appreciated. You do things the right way. Thanks again.

Wow. Really cool. I've always loved razor sharp zero set pruning saws for their clean cuts, but hated the binding on larger pieces. I spent the first 5 minutes of the video wondering why a zero set blade was going to be so special. Glad I stuck around to find out. So simple, yet so profound. I also love the other features, I've closed a saw on my hand a hundred times (years pruning trees for a living). Thanks!

i always enjoy listening to your lessons you teach on youtube, you're a great teacher!

Such a humble man. Thank you Lonnie

I ordered the Silky Bigboy after watching this video. I now have a saw that blows my old Bacho away. I love my Silky. I have used it to slab up a log of wet ash about 7 inches in diameter. It did take some work but managed to cut the log into 1/2 inch slabs. The cut is very nice leaving very little tool marks which are easy to sand out. It has totally sold me. Silky is the way to go if you have some wood to chew through. Quickly. Thank Lonnie. Cheers from the Great Lakes in Canada.

Excellent review. Just ordered a 650 tonight. One of the items I have wanted for a long time. If our money is going to be worthless soon, I thought now is the time to purchase. As soon as my wife gets over her sticker shock, I plan on ordering an extra blade ! Hmm! Wanna go out for supper tomorrow night Honey? LOL I kid her but she is a jewel ! Supports all of my prepping "wants" or needs. I am blessed!! POMO

Such a precise examination to the physics (and function) of the saw.. I am buying one even though I don't really need it! It is truly a work of sawing art!. Thanks Far North Bushcraft.

Is this the bob Ross of the wilderness

Thank you, sir, for bringing this product to my attention. I will definitely be adding this tool to my inventory. Looking forward to more videos. Take care!

I ended up getting the 650 after watching your review and that led me to Canadian prepper' channel. I dropped a couple problem trees in my yard in minutes! Wow, a lot less effort than a chain saw considering the weight and no gas or oil! Thanks Lonnie!,

Hey Lonnie. Love your channel man. I am a Newfoundlander from the east coast of Canada. I grew up in the bush doing many things that you show on your channel. I am also a member of the Canadian Forces. I was a medic for 15 years and spent a lot of time in the field with infantry. Did a recon course that taught me many useful skills for in the bush. I just transferred trades to firefighter. More time off for bush bashing. Lol. I am posted to Comox, in British Columbia...just south of you. Great country on the west coast. I spend the majority of my time in the country. I just am finishing up making a bug out shelter which is permanent. Gives me a spot to go to get away and to spend time alone in the woods. I recently bought a go,boy 240 mm saw and I have exclusively used it to work on and make my shelter camp. I wish I had seen this product you review here. Man it is a sweet saw. I have a quick question for you that is not related to the saw. Is that cool? I trust you for your answer

Thanks for the clear and concise review on the Katana Boy saw. Your reasons for buying one and what it is really good for make perfect sense. In Alaska where there are not friendly service centers every few miles it is obvious why you bought it and also it makes perfect sense in the lower 48 when facing difficult terrain or big jobs that are necessary! I liked the explanations about having 4 chain saws and only one working at your cabin 60 miles away and also using it when canoeing up streams with trees blocking them. You need to be self reliant and the saw clearly helps. Great job!

I like the idea that you don't have to be too particular over the size of the tree like you do with the more traditional saws.....great video Lonnie and a well done review....you don't do many but they are a pleasure to watch when you do😀...until the next one my friend.👍👍👍

I'd much rather carry this seven or eight miles than a chainsaw as well. LOL.

If anyone's wondering these blades/teeth are predominantly meant for green wood cutting. It would absolutely fly through green in about a third of the time. Used by gardeners and arborists.

love your demeanor. i look forward to new and archived videos!

Only in an extremely limited range of products are you actually able to compare fully motorized versions to their counter-part manually operated device. The fact that you as well as many others do, is a true testiment to it's capabilities. It's on my wish list for sure. It's far more efficient to make a full sized siberian long fire that will last a full three days when you have something like this to use. Let alone the potential for building a cabin.

I really like coherent people like you, this is why I keep following you and learn from you as well.

Hi Lonnie: First Thank You for all you do and share. I enjoy your videos very much. In fact I binged watched them for a couple hours and learned much. I admire your kind demeanor and approachable style of teaching. It is quite evident this is your passion. I took the Karamat winter course with Mors and your name came up several times for all that you have shared. I definitely was swayed to buy the katanaboy saw and when you said you could forsee a time when there might not be gas or oil for a saw this piece of kit becomes especially invaluable. Getting the most highest yield of firewood with the lowest input effort is a worthwhile endeavor when you consider the multplier of waste with other methods and how much work there is to be done is a day aside from firewood. While $200 for the saw is quite a chunk of change and seeing the replacement blade is 150 it made me want to do a little reseach on sharpening. The file is called a feather edge file and can be had on ebay in different lengths for $7-12 plus reasonable shipping Here is a video of the silky being sharpened kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l59hmK2EqLKReqc.html Short of that I guess we could put a abrasive wheel on a dremel and make do with some results: that is if there was electricity. Looking forward to your next videos.

This saw would be great for back country snow machine trips. My deep snow Polaris machine is very limited as far as what you can pack because the snow tunnel is not strong enough to hold much gear, it is a snow tunnel not a luggage rack so nothing heavy. I can imagine this saw saving my life if I break down or bad stuck out there some where. I live in Montana and a bit of a hermit so as always the possibility I may find my self all alone with only my wits when going afield, this saw might be the only real friend I got. Thank you for teaching me through your videos how to survive.

GREAT ITEM! Looks like it's worth it's weight in GOLD. Thanks for sharing Lonnie.

Hi far north bushcraft. I'm from the United Kingdom. Love watching your videos. They are so great and informative and you are a great teacher. I practicing them myself. Keep up the great work. Many thanks forrest

Lonnie, that is a beast of a saw and the flute music is entrancing, awesome sound, cheers from across the pond.

I'm from Alaska , lived in the Bush many many years , now living in Los Anchorage. That saw is great , I will be buying one soon myself

I got that FatBoy I believe it is called and I would put that thing up against any comparable saw in length and maybe against some that is longer. Them are some cutting hand saws brother and yes they are sharp. I ended up in the emergency room after trimming some limbs back and got my hand in the way. That is for sure a sharp saw. I don't think that Laplander could stand against that Silky. I would put that Silky up against it anytime. Great post!! Very good looking saw! I wasn't aware they made one that large. I will of sure be saving for one!! Thanks brother! Have a bless day!!

Hey Lonnie, just stopped by to say Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife. Its above average in Virginia tonight but its always nice to see some snow when I come to your channel. I wish you both a wonderful Christmas and know that you celebrate the real reason for the season. Christ has come into the world! Peace to you!

Thank you... I noticed on the packaging when it finally came in, that you are correct. The Silky 650mm can be sharpened with a special file

Lonnie, I ordered a Silky Bigboy after watching your video. Living in the city, I don't cut firewood or trees, but I do prune trees in the yard.

Good night!! looks like that thing is cutting about a quarter inch per stroke!! The second cut took 43 strokes!! Much better review than others.

Great review FNB...my father was a faller and I cut firewood and deadfall etc... the number 1 reason two stroke motors on good quality saws break down or won't start in sub zero temperatures is fuel type/octane and oil/fuel ratios. In Canada we use CHEVRON SUPER PREMIUM (94 octane) year round on all two stroke and four stroke engines. ( Costly to a point) I do all my own mechanical work and have worked in the fuel delivery industry. The aforementioned fuel has the highest stabilizing agents and octane.Just fired up a 5 hp B&G 4 stroke with one pull after a cold winter (stored outside) My neighbor and friend was taking apart his carb and fuel system due to varnishing. He came to my mower that is 5 years older and was shocked silly at the shape of my fuel system. AIR FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EVERY USE !!!!( 2 minute job)Spark plug cleaning or replacement as required. The benefits far outweigh the costs in my experience. Detonation is the # 1 cause of premature failure in high performance saws like a HUSKY OR STIHL and vehicles that are super/turbo charged, high compression, or air injected. 87 octane is the" bare minimum" as specified by the auto industry and we all have accepted this to the point of missing the "minimum part" Mechanics love low octane...keeps them and part suppliers busy. Will purchase a few Silkys after CP/ FNB review...great back up, no noise, and who needs gym fees.Love Joseph and family.PS got to learn how to make videos as I just learned how to use a laptop 2 years ago and my kid Nathan is a pro. I always try to be solution oriented and my friends/family have been pushing me towards technology as I'm cowering behind a bush LOL

Great review Lonnie! I've been eying this one for the same reason you got it. I've had a BigBoy for years now and show everyone I know. I use it in my pack. No other saw brand comes even close.

Fabulous review Lonnie. Well done Sir!

Wife got me a BigBoy for xmas and it fits perfectly in my backpack. I love mine, and it will never leave my pack.

Always real. Always helpful. Thanks, Lonnie.

The 650 is a beast! I have the 500 and it cuts great too. They are amazing saws.

Nice in depth honest review Lonnie,looks like the saw will last a long time. Thanks for inviting us by. Atb Darren

That saw is almost taller than you are! Nice review, great saw for processing large wood.

Hi Lonnie, I'm glad you decided to do this review. I've been sitting on the fence about purchasing this saw, I think it's time to order myself yet another Xmas present :) I liked your comments at the end of the video, as Canadian Prepper mentioned. Well done.

Excellent review, you should be their poster boy for their saws. They really are the best hand saws in the world !

I have the Silky Katanaboy 500 and I have been very impressed by it, I actually did not know that there was a 650 option or I might have gone that route but now that I have had time to use my 500 I am glad I went with it, I have cut rounds as big as 12+ inches with mine, still these are great saws and which ever one a person chooses they will have a wood eating machine. I have also picked up a Silky Bigboy so I would have a smaller and lighter weight pack option and I am equally impressed with it. Great review. Jason

With a beard like that, you know you're in good hands.

I learned about Japanese saws through furniture making and so I bought a Silky saw for hiking and backing. Mine has a blade length of about 9" and folds in a similar manner to yours; it comes in a clear plastic case that has proven itself to be remarkably durable. The saw is light and efficient and cuts quickly and cleanly and while replacement blades aren't cheap they are available. Clearly I don't require a saw as large as yours but I definitely think Silky saws are the way to go.

I need one of these. As a carpenter I've used hand pull saws before. Hands down the ergonomics was better. The Japanese are hard to beat when they produce a quality blade of any kind.

I need to add this to my Bug out Bag. Thanks for reviewing this Lonnie!

Thank you for this review. I whant to bought one from the first time than i have seen it. You have answer to all the last questions than i have about this saw. Hello from France.

Am glad you are a how to channel and not a product channel, there are too many of them for us who like the old haaard ways, lol :)

best purchase I've ever made. love this saw. great companion to my pocketboy and sugowaza silkys.

Excellent demonstration Lonnie. You really covered it all in regards to this product.

Iv got the katonboy. 650 and the big boy 2000. Saws now.. i love both of them thanks for the help man

Hey Far North, This is a great vid! One thing... Katanaboy actually CAN be sharpened since the teeth are not impulse hardened. Thanks friend, Paul from Big Bear Tools

Most excellent review, Lonnie. Most excellent. I have a Silky Gomboy, and it cuts effortlessly.

A few weeks ago I got Silky Katanaboy 650 via Amazon. It is much lighter than using a chainsaw for cutting the limbs off downed trees. It runs through limbs like a hot knife through butter. I've subscribed to your channel.

That is a sweet piece of equipment. Maybe just a tiny bit longer than I'd like to carry, but clearly very efficient!

Nice saw . I rough timed your cut at less than 30 seconds. That’s moving some material in a short time . Thanks for the video. Y’all have a great New Year

You're one of just a few people I'd bother to watch do a product review Lonnie. I'll be curious how it goes when its time to sharpen. A file might skip right over those hardened teeth. Looks like a great replacement and bucksaws will be fewer and fewer! Thanks for sharing, always good to hear from you.

Good review. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills!!

That is amazing Lonnie, thanks for the review, I really like this option over carrying my chainsaw for the occasional fallen tree on our ATV trails, ideal for that application not to mention an excellent camp saw for preparing the large 2 and 3 log all night fires you showed us.

YES , that silky file WILL sharpen the katana boy 500 or 650 saw blades . I have two 650's with 2 extra blades for each saw and a file per saw too . Definetly can be handfiled . Steels tough in em , but they will file sharp again . When they first came on the retail market I bought one for $143.99 & extra first blade for $59.99 . 3 weeks later I bought saw no. 2 and the files , plus 4 more blades . It's a good thing I did because a month later they shot up in price , fassssttt .ive had ZERO probs out of these saws and I've used the hell out of em ! I keep em sharp , oiled and their good to go . We use em bushcrafting , camping , hunting , and a lot of other projects . I took one down to Houston , tx since Harvey hit . Had a thug want my damn saw . Pulled up my jkt and told him , which one , shot up , or cut up . He walked away . Lol .

Excellent review..! Very helpful. I've seen a review by ''Survival Russia'' last year, and you both did a great job..!

Awesome review Lonnie. I ordered mine straight from Japan because I couldn't find one in America. Man, the replacement blades are expensive so I'm hoping we find out what can sharpen these things. This saw works very slick and I feel more secure having it with me in the woods. Thanks for the review, you are the reason I own the 650!

OMG.!!!!!!!! The mother of all the saws. Wood seems to be butter!!!!!. Amazing. Thanks for posting

Did some looking and they offer some smaller sizes as well. The 650 stands for 650mm, they offer a 500 as well 19.7" long blade that folds too in case people are looking for a bit smaller. Pretty neat, thank you.

Very instructive and well-produced video. I purchased the saw about a month ago. According to literature that came with the saw, the teeth can be sharpened. I haven't used saw much--mostly on downed white pine. Up to 15" diameter pine, saw easily goes thru. Greater diameter can lead to some pinching of saw, depending on various factors, e.g.: (a) if trunk flush to ground; (b) if trunk on incline and steepness of incline; and (c) how much trunk is left to cut. Plenty of people have much more experience in this area than I do and I'm sure they know the best workarounds.

Hey Lonnie, neat saw there. I do believe the hand saws that cut on the pull stroke were originally made for the tree service guys who needed to cut limbs and stuff way up in trees. I can testify to that. It`s way more easy and safer to cut on the pull when you aren`t standing on the ground.

Lonnie I only watch because I like what is genuine vids from an honest straight forward couple who work and live in an area that is not the kindest. Your vids are entertaining and enlightening. Your reviews are honest and genuine. Compliments my friend? No.... Just honest facts. Thank you once more.

Thank you my friend for all the great videos. Your true woodsman and a stand up guy. From kenai ak

Hey Lonnie excellent review on this awesome Silky tool.......I came across it a few months ago on Canadian preppers review........I have the size down and it's unbelievable how fast and how thick a log it can destroy........these tools truly are a viable replacement for a chainsaw 👍

Outstanding.! Nice explanation and demonstration !

That is one whopper of a saw. It looks extremely capable and well built and thought out. It made easy work out of that log. I am impressed with that saw. Thank you for the review

Yes, what a saw! Seen and used it at a Symposium, but don't own one....yet! Thanks for the link to Big Bear Tools. I did not know about them here in Canada.

Hi Lonnie, I'm really liking the flute music intro and background. When you first introduced it, several of us asked for a video on how to make one. Could you please put that video on the list to do soon?

The katanaboy 650 is pretty high on my wish list. My 500 performs spectacularly, and I don't actually have any reason to replace it... but 5 extra inches of those vicious, wood slicing teeth just makes me happy to consider it. Great video! Thank you!

Sweet saw and great video. I personally do not have a current need for a saw that big, but I can see where it will serve you well. Thanks for the info and keep up the great work.

As a grounds man and arborist in training for a local arbor co., I own 2 Silky hand saws and use them for pruning and removals and have found this saw to be absolutely incredible and very sharp. I can literally cut through 1' thick branches in a single pull.. Thank you Silky...

Nice review. I can really see how a saw like this could come in handy after your review. Thanks.

Awesome review and have to say an awesome saw. After watching your review of what looked like a really great saw, we purchased two Silky saws, the 500 for bucking and a 2000 for limbing. Had not heard of them before and am very glad you decided to go ahead with showing the product as hese saws are amazing to say the least. We like to burn some spruce to heat the house but have avoided too much of it due to the limbing. Will now be able to easily limb and use either the 500 or chainsaw for bucking downed spruce near our home. Looking forward to cleaning up those spruce, cheers!

Lonnie, Your just Phenomenal in all you do my friend. Thank You for your experience, your patience, your time and effort regardless the conditions. But most of all Lonnie Thank You for being just our friend for all of us and giving us the outdoor tools to use in any condition. Thank You Lonnie.......Thank You =)

Hi Lonnie! I did a ton of saw reviews and even had several Saw Shootouts as well, and the Silky saws always won first place in any category. And the KatanaBoy is the only Silky Saw on my wish list that I don't have yet. At $200 CDN it's a bit steep, but it looks like a fantastic saw. Thanks for the video!

Great review Lonnie, I saw this saw on Survival Russia channel and have to agree with both of you it's a beast of a saw. Thanks for the detailed information on this product. Take care. 👍🐾🐾

This is a serious piece of kit. It looks a bit cumbersome to me but as you say its advantage is considerable over a mechanical chain saw. It also looks fairly easy to operate and is fairly portable for its size. It also appears to be fairly good value for money. Good review and technique. Thanks for sharing.

Holy moly! That is a weapon of war! :) Great review! Take care Happy Holidays -Chris

I got a Silky pocketboy (Mec.ca in Canada) for around 35$ cad(I think). Love the saw for a lightweight hiking option and has the teeth cutting on pull as well. Very impressed everytime ive played with it! Glad you got the Cadillac version! haha

Very nice review Lonnie! Will be looking at getting one for sure.

I will look into buying one. My surroundings are a little different here in Central Florida. It doesn't hurt to be prepared.

Absolutely LOVE the intro music!! And your vids as well!!

Thanks for the heads up about possible customer service issues!

Nice saw! I always enjoy your videos.

Thank you for making this video. Very helpful and eye opening.