Camp Saws · #8
Pocketboy 170 mm
Silky
#8
Pocketboy 170 mm
Silky
Gear
Why it made the list
The one you always have. 170 mm of impulse-hardened blade in a folder that lives in a jacket pocket or a fishing vest, with a hard case that keeps it from opening in the pack.
Pros
- True pocket size
- Cuts far above its weight class
- Included hard case protects the teeth
Cons
- Too short for real firewood
- Small handle for gloved hands
Best uses
- Ultralight kits
- Fishing and hunting day packs
- Emergency and glovebox carry
Where to buy the Pocketboy 170 mm
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