Brand | Silky |
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Color | Multi |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
Included Components | KATANABOY Folding Saw, nylon shoulder bag |
Product Dimensions | 49"L x 6.5"W x 1.78"H |
Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
Blade Length | 19.8 Inches |
Number of Teeth | 5 |
Manufacturer | Silky |
Part Number | 403-50 |
Item Weight | 2 pounds |
Item model number | 403-50 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Style | Saw |
Material | Synthetic |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer's Limited Lifetime Warranty Against Defects In Materials and Workmanship |
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Brand | Silky |
Color | Multi |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Power Source | Hand Powered |
About this item
- PORTABLE FOLDING HANDSAW: This professional handsaw combines superior performance and ergonomics with high-quality design. The nonslip rubber handle is easy to grip and comes with a high-quality carrying case made of strong synthetic fiber. This saw is perfect for trail building, tree care, and much more!
- A VARIETY OF USES: You can use this versatile blade for a number of jobs, including pruning, trimming, branch cutting, doing construction projects, and maintaining your lawn and garden. No matter the work, whether it be hard or delicate, this blade makes the perfect addition to your tool collection. Add this handsaw to your toolkit today for effective sawing.
- LIGHTWEIGHT BLADE: This carbon-steel blade attachment was designed to be light enough to provide a smooth cut through harder objects without the teeth catching or getting stuck partway through. With this high-quality blade, you can complete difficult jobs far more effectively than with an average saw blade.
- HEAVY-DUTY CONSTRUCTION: This saw blade is made with high-quality SK4 high-carbon steel that is 2 mm thick. The blade itself is 500mm (19.8") in length, with 4 teeth per inch (5 teeth per 30mm)
- JAPANESE CUTTING TECHNOLOGY: The high-quality and smooth-cutting design used to create this saw blade provides you with an unmatched cutting experience. WARNING: Beware of thinner, non-Professional blades that are made for the Japanese market only. If your blade doesn’t have the word Professional etched into it, please report the seller to Amazon
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From the manufacturer
KatanaBoy 403-50 & 710-65 come in 500mm or 650mm blade lengths
The History of Silky Saws
Silky Saws are manufactured in the Ono region of Japan, famous for its consistently high-quality Japanese steel with the lowest amount of impurities. With nearly 100 years of hand saw technology & superior craftsmanship, these saws remain unmatched by any other saw on the market.
Silky Professional Series KatanaBoy Folding Saws
Silky's answer to the "man-powered chain saw"
- This beefy two-handed folding saw is Silky's answer to the "man-powered chain saw"
- This heavy duty folding saw is available in either a 19.7 inch or 25.6 inch blade
- Expect to make mincemeat out of any firewood-sized limbs
- KatanaBoys pack a taper-ground blade with a non-slip rubberized grip handle
- Sturdy, nylon shoulder bag included
- The folding saw of choice for trail building, ATVing as well as all your outdoor needs
Silky KatanaBoy specifications
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Blade Specifications (711-65 shown)* Made from Premium Proprietary Japanese steel, results in ideal blend of tooth hardness & blade flexibility. * KatanaBoy blades can be resharpened |
Shoulder Bag IncludedThe KatanaBoy comes with a sturdy, nylon shoulder bag with Velcro fastening & pocket for replacement blades. |
Variety of ApplicationsThe KatanaBoy series folding saws are so versatile they can be used for landscaping, hiking, camping, trail maintenance, ATVing or general outdoor projects. |
710-65 | 403-50 | 711-65 - Replacement blade for 710-65 | 404-50 - Replacement blade for 403-50 | |
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New Professional Series | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Japanese Tooth Design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Manufacturers Limited Lifetime Warranty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Blade Length | 650mm/25.6 in. | 500mm/19.7 in. | 650mm/25.6 in. | 500mm/19.7 in. |
Tooth Size | XL - 3.4 teeth per inch | XL - 4.2 teeth per inch | XL - 3.4 teeth per inch | XL - 4.2 teeth per inch |
Blade Thickness | 2.5mm | 2.0mm | 2.5mm | 2.0mm |
Cut Capacity | 12.8 inches | 9.9 inches | 12.8 inches | 9.9 inches |
Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap Included | ✓ | ✓ |
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ASIN | B002GKB5PQ |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #233,649 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #359 in Handsaws |
Date First Available | October 17, 2003 |
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Product Description
The Silky KatanaBoy is a two-handed, professional, heavy-duty folding saw with a 19-4/5 inch blade. Can easily compete with a chainsaw. Compared with the Katana, the legendary Japanese samurai sword, it is the largest folding saw on the market today. The long, well-balanced, taper-ground blade with an impulse-hardened, non-set tooth design provides extended working reach, faster cutting and handles large limbs and trunks with no effort. The non-slip, two-handed, rubberized cushioned handle provides a sure and comfortable grip even in the most difficult operating conditions. Suitable for serious tasks like cutting large timber and tree trunks. Exceptional design, strength, balance and superior finish quality. Comes with a sturdy nylon shoulder bay with Velcro fastening and a pocket for replacement blades.
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Easy to use | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | 4.9 |
Ergonomic | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.8 |
Light weight | 4.8 | 4.6 | — | — | — | 4.8 |
Maneuverability | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | — | 5.0 |
Sold By | Electropedia llc | Mippi-na | WesternRoute | WesternRoute | Weyland | Amazon.com |
blade length | 19.8 inches | 13 inches | 240 millimeters | 650 millimeters | 20 inches | 210 millimeters |
power source | Hand Powered | Manual | Hand Powered | Hand Powered | Hand | Manual |
blade material | Carbon Steel | High Speed Steel | Alloy Steel | Steel | 8Cr13Mov Stainless Steel | High Speed Steel |
number of teeth | 5 | 72 | 8 | 4 | 76 | 8 |
included components | KATANABOY Folding Saw, nylon shoulder bag | Saw | Silky Gomboy Curve 240mm Outback Edition, Carrying Case | Silky KatanaBoy 650mm Folding Saw | Folding Saw, Nylon Carry Bag | GomBoy Curve 210mm |
weight | 2 pounds | 200 grams | 0.63 pounds | 2.8 pounds | 3.45 pounds | 0.5 pounds |
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Customers like the portability, ease of use, performance, noise, and quality of the saw. For example, they mention it's lightweight, easy to carry in a backpack, and gets the job done. That said, they also like the foldability, sharpness, and the fact that it'll cut through branches like butter.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the saw. They mention that it is a wonderful, survivable tool with aggressive teeth. They also appreciate the well-built tool and the clean cut it makes. Customers also mention that the back of the blade is able to cut grass.
"...We clear trails in the Sawtooth mountains. This saw is amazing. It will cut through the largest of downed trees...." Read more
"...Interestingly, the back of the blade is a pretty effective machete and is good at cutting grass, non-woody weeds, and small dead branches..." Read more
"...sinister to behold, this saw can take a severe beating and still hold its wicked edge...." Read more
"...The very aggressive teeth are an impressive piece of engineering...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the saw. They mention that it is a very sharp cutting tool, and it cuts like a knife through butter. The cuts are clean and very fast, and the saw is very nicely balanced. The set teeth design leaves a smooth cut, and allows them to cut the tree up and quickly move it.
"...This saw is amazing. It will cut through the largest of downed trees. It's hard work but this saw is well worth the money...." Read more
"...a variety of woods, wet and dry, and not only is its cutting capability sinister to behold, this saw can take a severe beating and still hold its..." Read more
"...It is much more efficient than even a premium axe in most circumstances, making cuts through 10" limbs or trunks with out me breaking a sweat...." Read more
"This saw is sharp!! Two or so pulls and a branch or sapling is down. For bigger things it powers through it...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the saw. They say it's easy to carry in a backpack, compact enough to add to a small bag, and has massive cutting power in s a lightweight saw. The included strapped holster is easy to put over your shoulder. The saw is also quiet, has a low environmental footprint, and is great to keep in o Jeep.
"...I also prefer its low maintenance, silence, small environmental footprint, and its aesthetic..." Read more
"...to create a beautifully lightweight, packable kit...." Read more
"...This saw is big, though not heavy. Care is needed in learning to use the pull-cut technique, otherwise one risks damaging or breaking the blade...." Read more
"...The very large, very sharp teeth make short work of harder woods as well...." Read more
Customers find the saw easy to use. They say it's easy to manage, lightweight, and effortless to work overhead. Customers also say it is easy and fun to use for a night of camping. They mention that the case is nice and it'll attach to a molle backpack.
"...The soft case is nice and make it easy to attach to a molle backpack (you’ll need your own straps to secure it)...." Read more
"...Opening is easy and it locks in the open position, and then you're ready for work. I may have matched my husbands excitement when the saw arrived!!..." Read more
"...It's lightweight, sturdy, and easy to use. 10/10!" Read more
"...So easy. What a wonderful saw - almost as good as a chain saw. Great value for the money. Excellent gift for guys who do their own yardwork." Read more
Customers like the value of the saw. They say it's well worth the price, saves them money and time in the long run, and is an outstanding tool.
"...It's hard work but this saw is well worth the money. I will be carrying it when I ride the Idaho BDR just in case." Read more
"...It is something straight out of Mad Max. That is all.Excellent value, and a blast to use." Read more
"...This isn’t a “cheap” saw, but anything with this quality is worth the price." Read more
"Cuts through anything like butter. Worth the money you won’t be disappointed." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saw. For example, they mention it works fantastic, is effective, and gets the job done. The teeth work perfect, and it handles beautifully. Customers also say it's better than expected, and works great on green wood.
"...-cut saw, most of your effort will be on the pull, so a straight handle works just fine (like a tug-of-war)...." Read more
"...It's that efficient and effective...." Read more
"Works great so far. I am optimistic it will serve me well clearing trails for the forestry department. Beats carrying a chainsaw every day." Read more
"...If you do, this saw will give you phenomenal results and last for many years." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the foldability of the saw. They mention that the blade folds perfectly back into the rubberized handle with a safety catch. They also say it's quick and easy to fold and unfold. Customers also say that it'll fit nicely behind the seat of their truck.
"...old logs twice as fast with this saw, and it is lightweight and foldable...." Read more
"...It's quick and easy to fold and unfold, so there's really is no excuse for laying it down with the blade exposed...." Read more
"Saws great. Happy with how it folds down and can be quite portable...." Read more
"...The blade folds perfectly back into the rubberized handle with a safety catch that gives you two distinct chances not to cut your fingers when you..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the saw. They mention that it is quiet and quick for cutting without chainsaw's hassle. Some say that it runs quietly on beer and ham sandwiches.
"...I also prefer its low maintenance, silence, small environmental footprint, and its aesthetic..." Read more
"...setup, starting, fueling, oiling, and noise, it's a pretty clean and quiet way to handle most of my tree cutting chores...." Read more
"...This saw is silent and lethal. Very happy, a little traumatized, but happy." Read more
"...Another important fact is that there is no noise, danger of balancing with a chain saw in your hands, chain oil mess and repeated fuel refills...." Read more
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The saw's handle is comfortable enough. Since it's a pull-cut saw, most of your effort will be on the pull, so a straight handle works just fine (like a tug-of-war). If you pull by bending at your waist or even rocking back and forth on your feet, you can give your arms a nice break. The teeth are extremely sharp, but the locking mechanism has sort of a half-cock safety that minimizes the chance you'll get your fingers caught between the blade and handle while folding the saw. Interestingly, the back of the blade is a pretty effective machete and is good at cutting grass, non-woody weeds, and small dead branches (although this is obviously not its intended use, so be careful). It's fun to pretend I'm swinging around a real katana sword!
If I had a big job to do, I would opt for a chainsaw. While I'm confident I cut bigger logs with the Katanaboy (or more than one cord, if I were in better shape), I really don't want to try. I prefer the Katanaboy for small jobs that can be completed in the time it would take to get a chainsaw ready, and for medium jobs that won't take too much time or wear me out. I also prefer its low maintenance, silence, small environmental footprint, and its aesthetic (the experience of using a quality tool, smelling cut wood rather than burnt oil and gasoline, and the sound of birds rather than a two-cycle engine). I am seriously considering buying three more for the family so we can have a nice family outing while getting a larger amount of firewood (and overcoming the saw's main shortcoming when compared to a chainsaw).
The Katanaboy is an unbelievably powerful cutting tool. I have used it on a variety of woods, wet and dry, and not only is its cutting capability sinister to behold, this saw can take a severe beating and still hold its wicked edge. I have arrogantly made cuts partially into sandy/rocky soils expecting some sacrifice to its sharpness, and accidently torqued the blade to an extreme angle expecting a permanent bend. It laughed at the abuse.
This saw will not out-perform a chainsaw by any means, but quite honestly, the amount of time spent servicing your two-stroke translates fairly evenly into the extra time it takes to pull this thing through a few trees (which, trust me, isn't much). It is also feather-light in comparison to it's capabilities. It would not be ridiculous to consider this saw for bushcraft use, based on it's weight and packability, however, it would be pure overkill. The Katanaboy is basically a folding cross-cut saw, with the benefit of modern materials, sharpening processes, and design.
I pair this with a Husqvarna all-purpose axe (which, in my opinion as an owner of axes from other Scandinavian manufacturers, is the best value on the axe market at this point in time). The 26" Husky actually fits perfectly in the Katanaboy's nylon case (which also cleverly includes a pocket for a replacement blade, which, honestly, you may only think you'll need if you're a Prepper...) to create a beautifully lightweight, packable kit. Add a pull-sled and a froe or maul, and I would seriously contend this combination could tackle the fuel needs of a cabin in the Minnesota winter.
On a side-note, this thing looks terrifying. We're talking home-defense capabilities because of fear-inspiring freakiness. It is something straight out of Mad Max. That is all.
Excellent value, and a blast to use.
This saw is big, though not heavy. Care is needed in learning to use the pull-cut technique, otherwise one risks damaging or breaking the blade. This saw really is for larger cuts than most people need to make. It is probably a good purchase choice for the suburban homeowner who rarely needs a chainsaw. It is definitely a good choice for those who live in rural areas and deal with the forest regularly.
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In the bush, I often need to clear blowdown or build bridges for my quad to get through muddy patches. I was looking for an alternative to a chain saw (because chainsaws are high-maintenance, dangerous, and heavy). I started with bow saws, and found this as a superior alternative. This thing is durable, a very effective cutting tool, compact, and light. It is everything you want in a bush saw, and more given that it can fold up safely and also reach high places.
Sawing normally, I can cut through a log that is 30cm in diameter in approximately 1 minute. I can also effectively saw branches that are about 12 feet in the air. If you are someone who needs to go into the bush without a vehicle, this is the size you want, not the 650 as the 650 is too large.
There is one HUGE thing that you, using the saw, need to do. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS wear gloves. The folding mechanism on this thing is an accident waiting to happen, and being absent minded even for a minute while trying to close this, and you will shut it on your fingers. Half of the YouTubers reviewing this saw have closed it on themselves and cut their fingers. This saw comes from the factory INSANELY sharp. Always wear gloves whenever you are handling it out of its sheath.
The other thing is that you need to remember that this is a PULL saw, so when you are sawing, you need to get in the habit of exerting force ONLY when you pull, and NOT when you push. If the saw gets caught when you push, the blade can buckle from your force and bend.
Happy sawing!
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2023