Best Folding Saw?

Horn Dog

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I figure this is the best place to ask this. I need a new saw to replace my Gerber pocket saw. It has served me well, but it is getting to where it won't lock open when I slide the blade forward. What are the best ones in that size that are available?
 
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Silky saws are always talked up, but I've never used one.

I have liked the Corona brand of saw, they have a large folding version that can really cut! It's a bit big, though, not quite as packable as the slide saw.

I usually use my Fiskars slide saw, I think the same as the one you are using.
 
silky is the way to go, top quality and fast! I have a friend who's an arborist and uses them almost exclusively.

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siguy said:
Silky saws are always talked up, but I've never used one.

I have liked the Corona brand of saw, they have a large folding version that can really cut! It's a bit big, though, not quite as packable as the slide saw.

I usually use my Fiskars slide saw, I think the same as the one you are using.
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Coronas are really really good saws, and available at Lowes.
 
I would have to say the Silky saw, although there are others who really like Corona's. I use a Silky Super Accel 210, and couldn't be happier: best saw I've ever used.
 
I know many people like the Corona saw and have good personal success with them however I would like to share my experience with them.

Very sharp, cuts quickly. Blade on mine bent while crosscutting birch logs in the 3-4" range. I was amazed, the thing just kinked. It made cutting the rest of the wood quite a chore. I wouldn't depend on it after that. I now carry my wetterlings LH with me.

Again, I am not knocking the Corona saw. I am just sharing my personal experience with one.

Paul
 
Another vote for the Silky super accel 210. I bought one for my son a couple years ago and it has worked great. I was really surprised at the difference in the ease of cutting between the Silky and some of my other saws.
 
valcas1 said:
I know many people like the Corona saw and have good personal success with them however I would like to share my experience with them.

Very sharp, cuts quickly. Blade on mine bent while crosscutting birch logs in the 3-4" range. I was amazed, the thing just kinked. It made cutting the rest of the wood quite a chore. I wouldn't depend on it after that. I now carry my wetterlings LH with me.

Again, I am not knocking the Corona saw. I am just sharing my personal experience with one.

Paul
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I've had this problem with my Gerber and my Fiskars. No matter how little pressure I put on them they'll tend to bend and kink. I'm now thinking of a buck saw. Buck saws can cut larger pieces anyway.
 
Thanks. I knew I could count on you guys on this forum for some good options. I think I'll check out Silky and Opinel.
 
Horn Dog said:
I figure this is the best place to ask this. I need a new saw to replace my Gerber pocket saw. It has served me well, but it is getting to where it won't lock open when I slide the blade forward. What are the best ones in that size that are available?
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It's warrenteed for life. Send it back to Gerber and they'll send you a new one. Free.
 
Not a folding saw but the Cabelas fixed big game saw is outstanding. It has teeth on both sides.
Scott
 
jackknife said:
It's warrenteed for life. Send it back to Gerber and they'll send you a new one. Free.
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Really? I didn't know that. Actually, it says Fiskars on the handle, but I think they are the same company. All this time I was thinking it was a Gerber.
 
Horn Dog said:
Really? I didn't know that. Actually, it says Fiskars on the handle, but I think they are the same company. All this time I was thinking it was a Gerber.
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fiskars owns gerber but i would reccomand a bacho laplander saw i realy like it you can get one with a kershaw logo on it for $20 give or take
 
Old thread revived.

Horn dog you are a wise old wood destroying master on the forums. I trust your opinion about what saw to get. I have used folding bow saws for years but still dont have a small folding saw. I was looking at the Bahco Laplander and the silky saws as my two best options. What did you end up with?

Thanks,
Zach
 
I believe Ray Mears uses a Bahco Laplander. If it's good enough for Ray it's probably going to get the job done. A word on personal experience - don't get a SOG. :thumbdn:
 
That is my first thought and exactly the man I saw using the folding saw that brought this up in my mind. In Alaska we usually travel by machine of some sort and space is usually not a problem. So this is a new area for me.
 
Haven't used them but i did some research. I'd go with a Bahco or a Silky. They both seem to do the job perfectly!
 
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