Why I Switched To The Silky Gomboy 240
2018 ж. 3 Мау.
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Corporal, are you at least getting a sponsorship out of this?usually you get free products and some cash to post out a link to a good product.
I don't just do reviews on "free" gear. I also do reviews on gear that I believe works. Most of the gear on my channel I paid for. If there is no link then I don't care where you buy it from. Thanks for watching
Was I singled out and targeted or did I go to the field and test the item for myself........ big difference between watching someone and actually doing it yourself. Thanks for watching
Links to here on Amazon would be great
Corporals Corner do you think the laplander would be closer in performance if it was new? I'm sure the silky would still cut faster because, well, it's a silky. Just curious how much closer it would be with a new Laplander. After a year, what do you think? Thanks for the review
I bought the gomboy because of this video and man, on the pull that thing eats wood for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and comes back for dessert. Thank you for your service and info OUTSTANDING.
Had to get one. It costs me money watching you videos, lol.
Yeah lots of money 👍🏻💰
Thanks for the no-nonsense videos. For someone who’s transitioning from car “glamping” to learning actual survival skills and homesteading, this channel is great. Thanks for putting emphasis on the basics like the 4W’s and taking the time to show your knowledge of knots, and thoroughly explaining what you’re doing and why. No fancy editing or music, just like what it’s like in the woods. You’re a great teacher and thanks again for imparting your knowledge! Cheers from cold as hell Canada. Subscribed and hit that bell.
at 4:40 im blown away at how fast the silky is cutting that wood, it goes through it like paper!
Outstanding! Thanks for all the comparison cutting between the saws. As alwsy explain exterme well. Thanks for all the work.
That Silky's a weapon. I watched your video on making your own bucksaw, and am in the middle of this process. It's hard to keep up to the corporal ! Outstanding !
I've had a Gomboy in my toolkit for years. Its an excellent saw. holds up well.
I’ve been considering purchasing the Silky and you showed some good reasons to go ahead and get one. Thanks for showing the useful holding technique with the calf and back of quad. Very useful!
Outstanding demonstration! Cutting that big log down by the creek was quite impressive... It’s gonna be my next saw for sure. Thanks for another great clip! 👍
Thanks for posting this! I had been trying to figure out which folding saw to get to take with me on camping trips when I came across your video. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the Silky Gomboy.
That was OUTSTANDING!! Very memorable demonstration. Thanks sir.
Thank you for that review. I have the Laplander now, and have been wanting to upgrade to the Silky Saw, but was unsure of which one to get. You answered all my questions, and Now I'll be getting the Silky Gomboy 240.
this review is just OUTSTANDING..!!!! to the point.. fantastic display of technique.. and a Great representation of both saws.. Thank you.!!!
The Japanese arbor and carpenter saws all cut on the draw. Small, close teeth create binding, I love the ease of my Silky.
Just picked one up because of this video and love it. Best saw I've ever used.
Thx again great stuff as always , appreciate your time and work to help others
Thanks for drawing my attention to silky saws, since watching your videos, and lowering of restrictions have jumped back into nature, so good, back into hiking but as a former gardener I had never come across silky saws as not sold in my state, will order one online next week, keep up the awesome videos, Daz. From Australia. Keep well
Wow!!! Adding to my kit. That Gomboy cut through in less than half the number strokes as the other saw. Excellent product review. Bravo.
Very cool! I liked the plumber's vice, and the sparks from the rod and saw! Thanks, sir!
I love saws that cut on the pull! Bought a Japanese hand saw as a young carpentry / fine woodworking student. The best type of saw cuts on the pull versus the push! Love love love! I used that japanese hand saw to cut everything! Very efficient. I love a tool that is elegant and works well.
Gomboy is a great saw. Went with the Super Accel 21 myself. Another great saw.
Thank you very much for this video. A practical example of how well the Gomboy works, ordered one through your link, great idea. Keep Broadcasting!!
TY Corp. You have helped me make up my mind on a smaller field saw.
Significant performance difference. Thank you for your instruction and dedication to making these videos.
That vice technique is excellent - I learned something.. I was once holding a branch with a (leather-gloved) hand, cutting with my Silky Zubat. The saw jumped the kerf and landed on my thumb. No permanent damage, but It took an easy hour for it to stop bleeding. Silky saws are sharp.
I will be teaching the vice technique to my Scouts. Good note about the saw jumping and kicking your hand. That has happened to me on a campout. Cut kept opening up and bleeding during the trip.
Sir, I moved to the silky saw a while back too! I have a long way to go before I can even get near to your expertise but I am moving in the right direction. Thanks again.
Well, Corporal's Corner, that's some very, very compelling evidence, and you're the first I've ever seen use the "plumbers' vice". Thank you for both valuable lessons, as well as yet another excellent reason to love Lee Valley (where Canadians go for all things awesome, including Silkies)!
O,e of the most honest r eviews seen in a while. Going to have to pick one up next time i have a chance.
Cool! Cnt wait to get one. Thank you for the reviews. I always learn a lot from your channel.
The difference in results was so night and day, there was no need for any additional demonstrations. Corporal Corner, you literally enrich all of our lives by just exposing us to even the smallest snapshots of your own. I'm glad your channel is growing, and we'll support you every step of the way. Thank you!
I love the way the 240 can also lock into two positions. Great review of an awesome saw. Thanks 👍
Great video. The comparison between the two convinced me that I need to get a silky. I’m getting older too. Life isn’t as easy as it once was. I love all of your videos. It’s one of my favorite and trusted channels. Semper Fi
Just ordered my one today after watching this. Thanks from Australia.
Hey mate, how has it faired on dry eucalyptus?
Thank You for your service sir and thank you for another great review.
Ditto. I will be getting a 240.
Another one of your superb videos. I needed that reminder about the "plumber's vice." Many thanks!
I watched this when you first published it. It took some time and contemplation but I ordered a Silky Gomboy 240 to test against my Bahco Laplander, I now carry the Gomboy in my pack. Thanks for the review.
You're one of the few that with a brief explanation shows a tool is only good when the person using it knows how to use it and understand its design requirements.
another outstanding video. I have learned so much from this guy. being a beginner his videos are a great asset to me
Wow! Friggin amazing saw! Gonna pick one up. Thank you for the awesome tip. YOU ROCK!!!
Thank you Corporal, you had me at "as I get a bit older I just want things to be easier" lol. Good video as always.
Awesome review corporal, I’ve never used the silkys. Only the baco or fiskers folding saws. Everyone I know that uses silkys seem to love them. Another quality video mate. Cheers.
Great clip. Great safety tips. Always learning something new from your channel. Thanks! MG
Just got mine and love it! Thanks for these videos!
Thanks Corporal! I was just in the market for a new saw! Your review sold me!
Great move. Picked up a Silky Big Boy in 2009 for working in the woodlot and around the homestead. I was really tired of saws that didn't last. After pruning apple trees in an orchard and working for a city's forestry department. I had experienced too many failures. I bought a Fanno 13" fixed saw and then theSilky Big Boy and a Silky Pocket Boy for small work. Wonderful tools. Enjoy
Looks awesome saw this video 2 years ago. A good hand saw boss. Thanks for your time and insight on saw , I had a Corona hand saw when I was a landscaper many years ago
Thank you, this vid sure helped me in picking out my next handsaw.
I like that term "plumber's vise" funny, and a good trick.
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was pleasantly surprised with my first Silky’s performance, and still smile whenever I use one! They are amazing tools. Silky saws cut amazingly well, and with little effort. The cut is surprisingly smooth and straight, and you can cut very thin slices from trees. Need a coaster or wooden trivet? No problem! Silky makes many sizes of saws, with teeth from fine to extra large. My go-to saw for branches and small trees, is my BIGBOY 2000, extra-large teeth. I carry it in the Silky sheath, on a belt. It is long enough, to reach higher brances. Another BIGBOY 2000, stays in my truck - for trees blocking a road. For my Ribz front pack, I carry the lightweight Silky F180, large teeth. I just got a Katanaboy 500; that saw is a beast! The biggest tree I’ve dropped with the Katanaboy, was over a foot in diameter. And that saw is so long, you can reach high branches; one of the benefits of a folding saw. I buy direct from Japan, on eBay: best prices and worth the shipping time. You can get replacement blades, should you ever need one. Someone on KZhead, showed how tough the Laplander blade was: and indeed, it would be difficult to break. The Silkys blades can bend or break, if you don’t use proper pull-saw technique. I never have bent any of mine, but wouldn’t be surprised if I did - someday. I’d just straighten it, and keep cutting. The vastly improved cutting of the Silkys, is well worth the short time - to get used to the cutting stroke. The BIGBOY 2000’s extra-large teeth, will sometime catch on small bushes - but it was intended for larger wood. If you want a Silky for more detail oriented bushcraft chores, you may want to consider a smaller saw, with medium teeth. Best of luck!
Thanks for this video. I was curious about the Gomboy and was on the fence. Easy choice now.
Will get one before my next camping adventure........Thanks Again for a great video.
I have the Gomboy 170. Excellent saw. Small and compact. Does the job.
Very good video as always, well said and conducted. Semper Fi
Conserving your all important time and energy - silky saws are a winner.
Yes I'm a Silky guy myself, 500, F180 X2, BIG Boy 2000. Great saws, that 500 man is an Ork slayer. Gotta love that impulsed hardened steel. Thanks for the video
This totally helped me decide between these two saws. thanks brother
Nice intro and another great video thanks Corporal
I have been using a craftsman say for years and just purchased a silky pocketboy 170mm i am impressed with how well it works.
I love the silky saws.. i have this same model that a friend sent me.. as soon as i used it i was sold as well! Another great one thats not so easy to carry but cheap and effective is the fiskars bow saw.. 10$ and cuts great!
The Silky Gomboy is the next piece of equipment that I am getting for my bug out bag! Been putting one together. Great tool! Thanks for the info.
Corporal Corner had done it again !! Gamboy 240!!! Good job!
Super saw, super video. Sold on it. Salute out to you SIR. Thankyou,be safe out there,till next time.
Excellent choice corporal! I did tons of research before buying my Gomboy 240. I think for the money it is the best. As a backup, J have the 10inch Corona (red), which costs about $20 give or take, depending on where purchased. It is pretty fast at cutting also, but it doesn’t measure up to the Silky Gomboy 240.
Had the bacho for a few years. Love it. Sold me on the silky tho. Upgrade time.
Great video Corporal! Thanks!
Thanks for the bracing technique for cutting. I usually use my snowmobile but I’m going have to try that 😊❤️🇺🇸❄️☃️🛷⛺️
Nice review. I've used a Gomboy 240 for a couple of years coppicing trees in my 'food forest.' For my money it and a Boreal 21 bow saw are the perfect 1-2 combination for light duty wood work in a camping/survival environment.
Thanks for sharing a great find !
Good video and good points made buddy :) You might want to unscrew the nut & bolt, apply a bit of grease and tighten the bolt down firmly. This will prevent the bolt from loosening up over time. It can happen. If you mostly cut softer wood then the 7.5 and 8 teeth per 30mm is great. The Ultra Accel is a great saw.
You are the man. Thanks for all you do!
Lars recently did a video w/ that suggestion about the lubrication and how not to break the saws
Friction points loobed last longer than threadlock. I'm not aggressive just saying.
@@ianrfab24 Loctite keeps the nut from unscrewing. Lube keeps the pivot from binding, I use both on my silkys.
We must find a reason for Survival Russia to visit Corporal's Corner in the US ...or Corporal's Corner to visit Survival Russia in Russia ..can you imagine that.! ..what a collab.
Great video brother! I’ve been purchasing and testing folding saws and I have a feeling I have found the last one. Just ordered it on Amazon because of your review. You earned a subscribe and notifications. Look forward to looking at more your videos.
I just bought one today. It gets here Tuesday. I can't wait.
So i found this channel looking for a modern alice pack style pack, saw your helicon tex matilda pack review and I still use your reviews as a base line for my equipment decisions. The way you explain equipment just makes sense to me better than most. I hope things look up for your channel soon.
Excellent review. I have had a Silky saw for about 12 years, now I have about four of them, I think they are the best out there. I currently use the Gomboy 240 with the curved blade, makes even more of a difference, pulls the wood right into the teeth.
Do you prefer the straight blade or the curved one?
How many years does one blade last for you? When do you have to switch
I have carried a Bahco Laplander for years, they are currently from £17 to £25 in the UK, it fits in my pocket no problem. The Silky Gomboy 240 is about £40 in the UK with replacement blades at about £30. Excellent review, as I get older and want to stay outdoors I think it is time to try one out.
Yep great little saw , I’ve been packing one for a couple years now 👍👍
Great vid" Thanx for sharing. I got the zumbot' man it's nice.
Ive been looking for a saw best suited for me. You've sold me on the Gomboy for my pack, much like the Arcturus thermal tarp and soon to be delivered four season Ecotek sleeping pad(sleeping on the ground hurts more than it used to). Took a minute searching through comments to find which blade configuration was used in the video, but I did find it. Medium. I've watched your videos for years, found them a good way to help me expand on skills once I returned from Iraq. But this being my first time commenting. Fantastic work. Charlie Mike. Thank you for your service.
I have the gomboy 240 - 7 and love it! Get a few replacment blades coarse and fine for it. You will be amazed what you can build with it.
Sir!I'm a POG, and have to admit that your tips are awesome. Thank you, Corporal!!!
36 years spending time in the outdoors and iv never thought to hold a log with my leg like that. Your the man Corporal! I bent my laplander last week. Lasted 5 years, so can't complain. Was guna get another laplander, but I so need one of them Silky saws. Thanks and take care brotha
The silky will bend/break faster then the bahco
Hey corporal I am from Denmark and I am in love with your videos and I want to go to the army when I am 18 you really inspire me to think out of the box and I have learned stuff from you so thank you very very much keep up the good work
Great video. I've been using a Silky Pocket 130 for a number of years now and like it a lot. I'll have to get a Gomboy 240 now, for my long-term bag.
I'm a working arborist at 61 years old. Been a silky user for many years. Best saws out there!
Thanks - I've just bought one of these (arrived yesterday), but not used it yet. Good to see a comparison from someone with more experience than me. I definitely think I made the right purchase after seeing your vid. Going for a camp this weekend - looking forward to trying it out.
Update after using it?
Finally broke down and bought a Katanaboy last week. If this one's as good as that one, that's another Silky product to add to my wishlist. Thanks for the review!
Been looking at them for a bit. Just ordered one. TY, Sir.
I think, after watching your vids, that I'll go with this saw for my next purchase. Thanks and great video, Devil Dog.
Good video and opinions Brother. Nothing beats a Silky. Ive used one for years and they still amaze me.
Do you have to sharpen them? If so how often?
@@samramirez9762 Nope. You can't sharpen them. You replace the blade eventually. It's easy.
You can sharpen some with a file. But not the ones hardened on the tip of the teeths. You probably could do it with a small flat diamond file. But I don't know if something like that exists. Silky Sharpening File
I love mine! (Also a 240) I landed trees with a diameter bigger then my leg. But i mostly use it to keep my fishing spots nice and clean
Silky is the way to go for sure. We have used the fool out of ours and it still works great. Good demonstration and I like the plumbers vice you did. Will have to try that. I work construction but never saw it done in the past. Keep up the good work. Subscribed! Terry
Beautiful saw. I may have to add that one to my Silky collection. :)
Great saw, great vid. Also, with a Silky saw, you're able to articulate the blade past 180° to allowing for easier cutting all the way to the ground. Wasn't sure if you were aware of that feature. Carry on Corporal, Seper Fi.
Can't argue with results like that. Good to go, cpl.
Wicked nice induction hardened teeth. Lots of kerf to shed sawdust. Cut a lot of electrical mechanical tubing using the plumbers vice. It teaches you balance. That gomboy looks very well made.
yep, love mine! great saw at a good price too!
...great review. This will make many people's choices in saw purchase much easier...
Awesome review! Thank you.
Wow , you make look so easy, Gomboy 240, thanks for the tip
great review, awesome guy, awesome channel! geting a silky for the apocalypse !