Silky - 717-24 GomBoy Curve Professional Folding Saw 240mm, Large Teeth Yellow

Absolute best backpacking tool ever!! This tool is not only light but makes quick work of deadfall. Like 6-9” logs in less than a minute. Makes gathering wood a breeze. High quality, lightweight, packable, and easy to use.

Using one arm to saw and one arm to brace a 4.25” log, this saw cut it in 1:30 minutes, same log took 3:50 with my Sven saw. It’s also lighter than the Sven by 30 grams (over 1 ounce; 270gm vs 300gm.) Problem with Sven saw is that when you get deep into the log, the side of log opposite the cutting teeth hits the saw bracing. The gomboy case (130gm) is too heavy to take on a human powered outing, however. The Sven saw is nicely contained within the handle, but the time cutting is nearly half so, lighter and faster is better. Plus you can’t attempt to cut thicker logs with Sven due to saw brace. *also Gomboy can be used as a snowsaw in this size for avy forecast, Sven saw cannot. Used this saw while climbing the trunk of a tree, the extra length of the 240 allows for branch cutting 3-4’ above your head depending on your arm length and the curved blade really helps when your one arming above your head with the other around the trunk as you balance on top of your ladder or steps. Small branches under one inch may be cut with one pull of the saw if the branch is within range of your reach to allow the hilt to contact the branch. This is an outstanding saw. I regret not purchasing earlier due to already owning that other saw in my picture. Time saved from cutting equals a lot depending on what your doing. It could be the difference between spooking a deer, money, time with family, getting a fire going before it rains, etc.

I'm always amazed at how well this thing cuts. Great purchase for me. Would recommend

I use this to cut trees for mountain bike trails. This knife is super sharp and sturdy. The blade is thicker than other brands and doesn’t bend like other brands. I love it. I also like the plastic carrying case it comes with. Makes it easy to toss in my bag when on the trails. I bought a different brand knife before this for half the price, but the blade bent and broke after a few days. I am nope sold on these silky knives. They cost more money, but it’s well worth it.

Great bug out tool. Sarp, compact, light. Works great for clearing low limbs on trees to build a camp site and for making fire wood.

I have a few of these in different sizes. Bought my first one about 5 years ago and I seem to add a new size every other year. One I leave in the ATV, one for around the house, another in a backpack I use when in the woods, etc. Great products, super sharp, compact and functional. The one from 5 years ago is still ultra sharp. I've used a bunch of similar ones over the past, say 20 years and these have been the best I could find...by a large margin. They zip through limbs and saplings up to 6 inches in diameter. I think I've even taken a 8 inch tree down with one. Still a lot of work, but goes far faster than you might expect.

Cuts wood well. Less effort with this saw vs the Big Boy with XL teeth. I find that the big boy has me getting tired quicker than the gomboy curve. This saw is heavy. You're going to have a weight penalty pretty significantly with this saw. If you are conscience of grams, just get the pocket boy which is 4+oz and be done with it. If you are a four season backpacker this is the one of the best saws to buy. Don't be followed because you're a 'big boy' that you need the silky big boy, trust me, you want this one instead. not related to the saw... Mine arrived used and smelling like butt. :(

Silky saws are awesome and all of us carry them when trail riding