Best bang for the buck folding saw?

My favorite is my Pocket Chain Saw. I usually do not go out to saw bunch of wood though. I would suggest a "real" saw if you intend to cut a large amount of wood.
 
Bahco Laplander is my only recommendation for a pocket saw. I like the Sven saws too but the Bahco is clearly my go to folder.
 
the fiskars are pretty nice.

i also like the pocket chainsaw, but jt requires the use of some muscles that i dont use so much, so it tires me much more quickly than a normal saw.
 
The Silky saws are very nice, just not the cheapest. The Silky F180 is their most economical. It has the same blade material and tooth grinds as the rest of their saws, just a cast polymer handle to save money.

I've been using one for a while now and it's an awsome saw. I have some rental properties and carry one in my truck. It gets a lot of use, renters don't trim trees or bushes. There's been times when I would have normally gone back for a chain saw, but the Silky saves the time and trip.

I'm so impressed with it I got one for my Remora bug out bag. I found it on Amazon for $25 including shipping.
 
+1 on the Silky Saws. I've got the Pocket Boy 170, and I have abused the heck out of it around the yard. Interchangeable and replaceable blades. Paid $29. Pretty good bang for my buck.
 
I have the Kershaw-branded Bahco Laplander. I think it was ~$20 at Walmart. It works.
 
You can't beat the Fiskars for $10 (or less), and you can find them everywhere. The Opinel is more money, but very nice quality and has a wood handle.

Jeff
 
another vote for the fiskars slide saw, i like it alot. cuts pretty fast and it leaves a very smooth cut for how fast it cuts (good for impromptu woods-joinery ;) )

have heard nothing but good about the silkys, but haven't used one.
 
I've had no reason to complain about my folding opinel - of course there might be better ones out there.

Peter
 
corona - $15 or less (depending on model) at ace, or OSH, wherever. replaceable blades.
 
The Laplander and Silky are both great saws. I have used them side by side. The Silky cut a bit faster and the Laplander cut with a bit less effort though neither was hard to use at all. I sawed the same branch and it took 23 stokes with the Silky and 27 with the Laplander. The Laplander is a bit lighter to carry of those two.
 
Best bang for the buck is the Sawvivor, by Trail Blazer Products.

I've been using mine for years and the only wear on it has been some splitting of the black foam handle padding (which I fixed with some duct tape). The saw is easy as pie to set up and take down and the blade tucks away in the cross arm. It's incredibly light and strong and is built for serious cutting. I recommend the smaller 15" model.

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http://www.trailblazerproducts.com/products/list/showcase/?id=24
 
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