Silky Gomboy 270 folding saw (fine teeth)

Tooth: fine (cross tooth)
Tooth spacing: 1.5 mm
Total length: 560 mm
Blade length: 270 mm
Blade width: 35 mm
Blade thickness: 1.30 mm
Blade steel: SK4
Blade finish: chrome
Handle: metal, rubberized “Gom” coating

Availability: Available from stock

Carpentry: timber cutting and clean cuts
Carpentry: precise cuts with a beautiful finish
Pruning: branches and green wood according to appropriate section
Outdoor work / workshop: robust and versatile folding tool

Usage tips
Use with regular traction to fully benefit from the Japanese teeth
Avoid lateral twisting during cutting to preserve the blade
Clean and dry after use, especially outdoors.
Fold the saw after use to protect the teeth.

The Silky Gomboy 270 is a Japanese folding saw renowned for its cutting quality and high efficiency, both in the workshop and on the job site. It is particularly well-suited for cutting timber in carpentry and joinery, while also being very capable for certain pruning tasks.

Its 270 mm SK4 chrome-plated steel blade combines strength, cutting quality, and durability. The chrome-plated surface protects the blade against corrosion, making it a reliable tool even with regular use.

One of the great advantages of Silky saws is their setless tooth design: unlike conventional saws, the teeth do not create marked saw marks, resulting in cleaner and smoother cutting surfaces.
This result is made possible by the specific geometry of the blade, which has a trapezoidal cross-section and is thicker at the teeth than at the top. This design limits friction in the wood, improves cutting fluidity, and reduces the risk of jamming.

The teeth, sharpened on four bevels, offer excellent cutting performance. Their surface is also induction hardened, which greatly increases their lifespan (up to 3 times longer than a traditional saw according to Silky).

In terms of comfort, the all-metal handle is covered with a rubberized "Gom" coating which ensures:

a secure grip, even in humid environments,
effective vibration damping,
high user comfort during extended sawing sessions.

The Gomboy 270 fine tooth is therefore an excellent choice for users looking for a precision, high-performance, durable and pleasant-to-use folding saw.