Silky Gomboy 240 Folding Saw

A compact Japanese pull saw for small camp wood, pruning-style cuts, and clean work where control matters more than chopping drama.

Silky Gomboy 240 Folding Saw product photo
Folding saw240 mmMedium teeth
Overview

A good folding saw solves more camp wood problems than people expect, with less risk than an axe.

The Gomboy 240 is a pull saw, which means it cuts on the pull stroke and rewards smooth motion instead of force. That makes it controlled, clean, and much less dramatic than chopping around camp.

Silky lists this model with a 240 mm / 9.45 in blade, 10 teeth per 30 mm / 8.5 TPI medium teeth, 270 mm / 10.63 in folded length, and an approximate 285 g / 0.63 lb weight. It has a chrome-plated taper-ground blade, hardened teeth, a non-slip cushioned handle, and blade locks for open positions and storage.

For small deadfall, pruning-size pieces, and campfire wood prep, a saw is usually quieter and more controlled than swinging a hatchet near chairs, coolers, and ankles. The tradeoff is bind: if the cut closes on the blade or you push sideways, a thin pull-saw blade can bend or break.

It is still a sharp tool. Keep it clean, fold it before moving around, and avoid dirty roots, grit, nails, wire, and mystery scrap wood.


Best forSmall firewood, pruning-style cuts, camp chores, legal trail clearing, and compact vehicle kits.
Not forSplitting rounds, dirty roots, heavy bucking, big logs, or jobs that need a bow saw or chainsaw.

If I had to choose one camp wood tool first, I would usually pick the saw before the axe.

Where to Buy

Silky Gomboy 240 Folding Saw

Compact 240 mm pull saw for small wood, pruning-style cuts, and controlled camp chores.

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Quick Read
Role
Folding pull saw
Best Fit
Small camp wood jobs where clean cutting beats chopping.
Why It Works
Sharp medium teeth, a useful blade length, and a folding handle make it easy to pack.
Skip If
You need to split wood, buck large logs, or cut dirty material.
At a Glance
Blade
240 mm / 9.45 in folding blade.
Teeth
10 teeth per 30 mm / 8.5 TPI medium teeth.
Folded Length
270 mm / 10.63 in folded.
Weight
About 285 g / 0.63 lb.
Tooth Design
Triple-edge, non-set teeth on a taper-ground blade.
Locking
Locks in two open positions and locks for storage.
Use Notes
Pull Stroke
Cut on the pull stroke. Let up on the push so the thin blade does not buckle.
Bind
Support the branch or log so the kerf opens instead of pinching the blade.
Tooth Life
Avoid dirt, sand, bark packed with grit, nails, wire, and burned scrap wood.
Size Limit
A 240 mm saw is handy, but repeated big-log work belongs to a larger folding saw or bow saw.
My Notes

The saw is the adult choice more often than people want to admit. Less drama, more control, cleaner work, and fewer bad swings around camp.

  • Start with light pressure and let the teeth bite.
  • Do not push hard on the return stroke; that is how thin pull-saw blades get bent.
  • Fold it before you take even two steps away from the cut.
  • Keep it out of dirt; sharp pull-saw teeth do not like grit.
  • Pair it with a hatchet only when you actually need to split kindling.
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