Silky POCKETBOY 170 Fine: read beyond the blade length

Silky’s POCKETBOY name isn’t enough to identify the saw in your basket. Blade length, blade shape and tooth pattern deserve separate attention. The 170 mm Fine version, article 342-17, is a useful example of why a compact folding saw should be bought for the work rather than just for the pocket it fits.

Researched product notes, checked October 10, 2026. AllEquipped has not field-tested this product. The AI-generated illustration depicts the article’s setting; it is not an exact product rendering or evidence of testing.

Fine teeth are a specific choice

The official US product page lists a 170 mm blade and 17 teeth per inch for the Fine model. Silky associates its fine-tooth configuration with hardwood and bamboo; the same page distinguishes large teeth for green-wood pruning from other tooth patterns. These are the manufacturer’s application descriptions, not results from an AllEquipped cutting comparison.

That matters when searching for a replacement saw or comparing two listings. A familiar product-family name and the same blade length don’t establish that the teeth are the same. Copy the model number and tooth description into your shortlist so you compare the intended version all the way through checkout.

For occasional camp use, first ask whether a saw is needed at all and whether cutting is permitted at the location. For a recurring workshop or garden task, describe the material and required finish before selecting a blade. This article is a buying note, not instruction for felling, overhead work or cutting loaded branches.

Packed dimensions include more than the blade

Silky lists folded length as 210 mm. The page also gives an operating weight of 200 g and a weight with the included carrying case of 280 g. Use the configuration you intend to carry when comparing it with another tool.

Measure the compartment rather than relying on the word pocket. Think about whether the case has a dedicated space and whether retrieving it requires disturbing sharp or fragile neighboring equipment. A folding format helps with storage, but it doesn’t eliminate the need to plan that storage.

Identify the replacement before you need it

Record the exact saw and blade designation with your equipment notes. Silky’s Fine-model page states that POCKETBOY blades are interchangeable within the same blade length. Before ordering, check the replacement listing against your exact model; don’t extend that statement to other variants without confirming their compatibility.

We haven’t timed cuts, measured surface finish or tested blade life. Nor have we compared hand comfort across the range. If possible, inspect the handle and folded package in person, then consult the operating instructions for the specific saw. A specification table can narrow the options; it cannot tell you how the tool feels in your hand.

Our buying take: shortlist the 170 Fine when its stated application matches your intended material and the complete carried package fits your kit. Confirm the tooth pattern as carefully as the blade length. The Silky brand guide puts it alongside the company’s other saw families.