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#5 on this list
BigBoy 2000 (360 mm)
Silky
The bridge between pocket saw and bucksaw. A 360 mm folding blade with a two-hand handle that gives real leverage without carrying a frame. Runs down 8-inch deadfall without complaint.
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#6 on this list
396-LAP Laplander
Bahco
The workhorse of forestry courses and bushcraft schools for a reason. Rust-protected 190 mm blade, a grippy dual-component handle in the wet, and a price that means you will actually take it into the swamp.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BigBoy 2000 (360 mm) | 396-LAP Laplander |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silky | — |
| Model | BigBoy 2000 | — |
| Blade Length | 360 mm (14.2 inches) | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Folded Length | 405 mm (15.9 inches) | — |
| Weight | 450 g (1 lb) | ~200g (7 oz) |
| Blade Type | Curved, Impulse-Hardened | — |
| Handle | Rubberized, Two-Hand | Dual-component plastic |
| Blade Material | — | Hardened Steel |
| Locking Mechanism | — | Safety lock |
| Rust Protection | — | Yes |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
BigBoy 2000 (360 mm)
- Exceptional cutting power for its class
- Effective two-handed grip for leverage and control
- Durable, impulse-hardened blade maintains sharpness
- Folds compactly for transport despite blade length
- Suitable for processing large diameter wood efficiently
- Too large and heavy for ultralight backpacking
- Aggressive teeth can snag on smaller, green branches
- Replacement blades are an added cost, though infrequent
396-LAP Laplander
- Exceptional durability and longevity
- Reliable cutting performance on green and dry wood
- Excellent grip even in wet conditions
- Rust-protected blade maintains sharpness
- Secure locking mechanism prevents accidental folding
- Great value for money
- Not the lightest option for ultralight backpackers
- Blade can sometimes bind on very wet, fibrous wood
- Slightly slower cut compared to some aggressive-toothed saws
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