Silky Saw Pocket Boy 170MM

The Silky PocketBoy (170 mm) is an outdoor folding saw, made for arborists and general pruning use. Featuring a 6¾" impulse‑hardened, taper‑ground, chrome‑plated blade with large Mirai‑Me teeth at roughly 6.8 tpi (8 per 30 mm), the pocket boy delivers fast, smooth cross‑, rip‑, and slant‑cuts with less effort.

Folding into a non‑slip rubber‑grip handle, the blade locks securely for versatile cutting angles. Weighing about 0.28 kg when folded (210 mm), it’s ideal for backpacks, glove boxes, or field kits.

A sturdy flip‑lock carrying case with belt clip is included, protecting the blade from resin and rust thanks to its hard chrome finish. Backed by Silky’s limited lifetime warranty, the PocketBoy 170 mm strikes an excellent balance of size, performance, and portability.

The Silky saw Pocket Boy (170mm) comes in 4 different tooth sizes, blade length and handle colours.

Pocket Boys are available in different
Purple Handle - Extra Fine Tooth, 26 tpi / 20 per 30 mm
Blue Handle - Fine Tooth, 20 tpi / 17 per 30 mm
Black Handle - Medium Tooth, 10 tpi / 10 per 30 mm
Red Handle - Large Tooth, 8 tpi / 8 per 30 mm

Looking for a lightweight MOLLE/PALS compatible pouch option to store your Silky Saw Pocketboy 170MM in? Then take a look at the SORD Laplander Pouch which is available in 2 attachment methods.

Details

How to use

Silky saws are designed to cut on the pull stroke. At the first stroke you place the pull saw so that the teeth that are closest to the handle grab the wood first. After the first pull stroke you slide the saw back to the starting position by a soft push stroke (without force). During the pull stroke the thin blade will not bow because there is no lateral tension. The blade just follows the cut. If the saw ever becomes caught, never push hard or wrench, this may lead to lateral tensions which can damage or brake the blade. Always lift the weight off the blade to release the saw.

The Silky saw guarantees a fine kerf and requires little force. Do not burden. Like your grandfather always said: let the saw do the work. You will feel less tired and it lengthens the life of the saw. When you see the sign of impulse hardening the saw is impulse hardened and cannot be filed with the Silky file. You can recognize it by the black teeth tips, caused by impulse hardening. You can slightly control the wood loss by the place where you hold the handle:

Close to the blade: there is relatively little pressure on the blade. The saw will take the least wood, making you able to saw in a highly controlled manner and with precision.
Further from the blade: there is more pressure on the blade. The cutting action is maximum, but less precise.

Silky is not responsible for any damage caused by improper use.

Maintenance

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.
When not using the saw, make sure it is dry at all times. Store the saw in its scabbard in a dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.

Specification

Black Handle - Medium Tooth