Silky Bigboy 2000 Review (2026)

Name: Silky Bigboy 2000
Brand: Silky
Price: 100.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

The Bigboy sits between compact pocket saws and Silky's largest two-handed Katanaboy, offering genuine base-camp cutting capacity — up to 8-inch diameter logs — without the Katanaboy's size or price. The low-angle curve of the 360mm blade is specifically shaped to maximize cutting speed on both green and dry wood, and the rubber-cushioned two-handed grip stays secure even in wet or cold conditions where a smaller one-handed saw becomes harder to control.

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9.2

/10

TrailCraft Score

What Works

14.2-inch blade and XL teeth handle logs up to 8 inches in diameter
Two-handed rubberized handle keeps grip secure through long cutting sessions
Same Mirai-Me tooth geometry as smaller Silky saws, scaled up for faster large-diameter cuts

Limitations

At just over a pound, it's heavier than most backpacking-focused saws on this list
Overkill for anyone only processing kindling or small branches

Specifications

Blade Length14.2" (360mm) curved

Teeth5.5 TPI, XL teeth

HandleRubber-cushioned, two-handed

Cut CapacityUp to 8" diameter

Country of OriginJapan

Score Breakdown

Cutting Speed

9.4

Durability

9.1

Ergonomics

9.3

Value

8.7

What Sets It Apart

It uses the same impulse-hardened, taper-ground blade technology as Silky's smaller saws, just scaled up, so the fast-cutting reputation of the brand carries over directly.

A 14.2-inch two-handed blade for cutting jobs that outgrow a pocket saw

Who This Is For

The Bigboy 2000 is right for: car campers and base-camp users regularly processing firewood-sized logs, trail crews doing light clearing work, and anyone who's outgrown a compact pull saw's cutting capacity.

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How It Compares

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Common Questions

How does the Bigboy 2000 compare to the Gomboy 240?

The Bigboy's 14.2-inch blade and larger XL teeth cut through significantly larger-diameter wood (up to 8 inches versus the Gomboy's more modest capacity), at the cost of extra weight and size — the Gomboy is the better choice for backpackers, the Bigboy for base camp.

Is the Bigboy 2000 too big for backpacking?

At just over a pound, it's on the heavier end for ultralight backpacking, but still reasonable for car camping, canoe trips, or base-camp setups where weight is less of a constraint.

What's the difference between the standard Bigboy and the Outback Edition?

The Outback Edition uses a composite handle designed for wet, cold, or game-processing conditions and a black-plated blade for reduced glare; the standard version uses Silky's typical chrome-plated blade and rubber handle.