I've been looking at folding saws to add to my pack but so far haven't found anything that stands out. I like the SOG but I'm not thrilled that it's made in China.
Any other options that I should look at?
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I've been looking at folding saws to add to my pack but so far haven't found anything that stands out. I like the SOG but I'm not thrilled that it's made in China.
Any other options that I should look at?
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My buddy has one of these and swears by it:
http://www.campingsurvival.com/pochsawofacu.html
Check out the video on the page.
I keep threatening to buy one and your post just reminded me.
"The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." John Steinbeck
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I carry a Fiskars folding saw. It was inexpensive and has proven to be comfortable to use, durable and efficient. Works for me. Probably made in China too, though.
http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Yar...Saws-and-Tools
But I know a lot of guys who camp a lot more than me that carry Sven Saws, and swear by them.
http://www.svensaw.com/
Hope that helps.
Derek
Last edited by tiger seven; 08-24-10 at 13:56. Reason: Typo
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I use this Gerber, but only because it has a swap out bone saw too, for hunting duty:
http://www.rei.com/product/730550
It's probably from China
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I used a Sven saw quite a bit as a youth and found they work very well and are easy to carry. My opinion is that they are easier to use than the other two styles suggested here.Originally Posted by tiger seven
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My hunting buddies and I use the Gerber folding saw in the link above. We have never had any problems with them at all.
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The chainsaw thing looks interesting and when I saw it I remember a buddy had one in his snowboarding pack so I left him a VM to see how it's holding up.
Will the Gerber handle building a temporary shelter if necessary?
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I have had one from Stanley for 10+ years. It has the advantage that it can take standard recip blades. So you can carry a couple for wood, and one for metal. Plus it has a little storage compartment for spare blades on board.
http://www.stanleytools.com/default....ing+Pocket+Saw
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Jap wood saws are the best, every tree doctor and bushcraft practitioner I know uses them. They are razor sharp and cut on the pull stroke so that you do not deform the blade by bending it with a push stroke.
http://www.silkysaws.com/home/Pocket...mx!-1600129969
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Von Rheydt is right. I'm an Arborist and use silky handsaws. Their razor sharp and cut real smooth and fast. You might get a better deal @ http://www.SherrillTree.com
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