Pocketboy 170 UL Handle

[Gooden123]

Someone by the handle Jan Rezac was making 3D printed ultralight handles for the Silky Pocketboy 170 saw that saved about 8 oz.

I found some old threads on here and Backpacking Light, but hoping someone has a direct contact. I emailed the person but I'm not a member of Backpacking Light to send a PM. Below is a link to what (and who) I'm talking about.

UL folding saw - Backpacking Light

There's been a discussion on lightweight saws recently, here's my latest creation on that topic. I've designed a 3D printed handle for the Silky Pocketboy 170 blade. The Pocketboy is...

backpackinglight.com

P.s. I suppose this is better fit for DIY Gear Modifications, but think it will be visible to more folks in this category.

 

[Ferrulewax]

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[Gooden123]

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Thanks that's the address I emailed the other day. Hopefully it's still valid and they just haven't gotten around to checking it yet. I can't find any recent activity on the handle so it might not be a thing anymore.

 

[Ferrulewax]

Thanks that's the address I emailed the other day. Hopefully it's still valid and they just haven't gotten around to checking it yet. I can't find any recent activity on the handle so it might not be a thing anymore.

I used it about a year ago and didn’t have any issues, but no more recent experience.

 

[Gooden123]

I used it about a year ago and didn’t have any issues, but no more recent experience.

Are you in the US? I just realized Jan is in the Czech Republic. When I typed the email I was thinking Canada for some reason. Guess I overlooked '.cz'

 

[Ferrulewax]

Are you in the US? I just realized Jan is in the Czech Republic. When I typed the email I was thinking Canada for some reason. Guess I overlooked '.cz'

Yes, I am in the US.

 

[willfrye027]

I’ve had one for a while now and skull caped a lot of deer and one bull elk with it. Works great and cuts down on a lot of weight and bulk

 

[Gooden123]

I’ve had one for a while now and skull caped a lot of deer and one bull elk with it. Works great and cuts down on a lot of weight and bulk

Awesome. I'll update this thread when/if he gets back to me. It is an amazing thing and cutting a half pound off a single item is no joke!

I'm surprised there's nobody out there who is more 'mainstream' making something similar for those blades. I can't find anything remotely close.

 

[Wapiti151]

I’m in the US as well and got one from him a year or two ago. It’s awesome, highly recommend if he is still doing them.

 

[Gooden123]

I’m in the US as well and got one from him a year or two ago. It’s awesome, highly recommend if he is still doing them.

Good to hear they're holding up. Finally got a response from Jan. It's attached below. I'll update this thread when things get in motion!

 

[Gooden123]

Got an update from Jan if anyone digs up this thread. He's back in business! He just had some minor shipping issues around the holidays and put everything on hold till he made sure the current shipments made it to the USA.

He's got some new color options. I'll attach what's available below. They are $38 via PayPal shipped to the US. The green/khaki ones are only ready to ship for the Pocketboy 170.

You can find the weight info in the thread below.

UL folding saw - Backpacking Light

There's been a discussion on lightweight saws recently, here's my latest creation on that topic. I've designed a 3D printed handle for the Silky Pocketboy 170 blade. The Pocketboy is...

backpackinglight.com

 

[ViperD]

I ordered one from Jan back on 12/12. Still awaiting arrival here in PA. He did provide tracking info and I did see an update on 1/22 that it was received in the US. One step closer! We'll see how much longer it takes.