The Arrival of the Silky Katanaboy 700: What You Need to Know
- Dan Lake
- Jun 9
- 2 min read
The Silky Katanaboy professional 700 has hit the shelves worldwide!!
So the evolution of the Katanaboy and Silky saws in general continues. But does it really live up to the claims? It certainly looks good and with 3.4TPI could definitely do some damage to an un-suspecting softwood tree. I know that the agression of larger teeth being recently implemented by silky does make a difference. But on a saw this big - the question is “what are its limits?”
Meet the Silky Katanaboy 700, the next evolution in high-performance hand saws. Featuring an impressive 27.5-inch (700mm) blade and ultra-aggressive, extra-large teeth, this two-handed folding saw delivers chainsaw-like cutting power—without the noise, fuel, or maintenance. Whether you're clearing trails, processing firewood, or tackling serious backcountry tasks, the Katanaboy 700 offers unmatched performance for professional arborists, bushcrafters, wilderness enthusiasts, and hardcore DIYers alike.

Designed and precision-engineered in Japan, the Katanaboy 700 is built to chew through large logs, hardwood limbs, and thick branches up to 14” in diameter with incredible speed and efficiency. The high-strength and ergonomic handle provides a sure and comfortable grip even in the most difficult operating conditions. Suitable for serious tasks like cutting large timber and tree trunks- ideal for anyone who needs chainsaw cutting power in a portable hand saw. Comes with a sturdy nylon shoulder bag with hook-and-loop fastening and a pocket for replacement blades. Made in Japan.

Blade length: 27.5” (700 mm)
Overall saw length: 60.63” (1,540 mm)
Folded length: 33” (840 mm)
XL Teeth: 3.4 teeth per inch (4 teeth per 30 mm) teeth configuration
Cutting capacity (log diameter): 14” (355.6 mm)
Kerf: 2.5 mm

Weight of saw: 1800 g (4 lb)
Weight of saw + case included: 2000 g (4.4 lb)
Redesigned handle for higher strength and better ergonomics
New carrying case made with lightweight synthetic fiber with hook-and-loop opening
Security screw protects against accidental opening or closing of the blade
Product applications include pruning & trimming, lawn & garden, construction, bushcraft, wilderness survival
Re-sharpenable Nickel-plated blade
Limited lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Made in Japan

So… Some Bold claims here by the guys at Silky. The power of a Chainsaw? I have the 650 which is only 50mm shorter but with smaller teeth and even though its an incredible saw, its not close to a good chainsaw. Do the larger teeth really give it that extra power needed to contend with a chainsaw? Im not sure.
What are your thoughts guys? Has anybody used one?
Heres a link to the beast itself - Silky Katanaboy 700
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