Folding Saw Help?

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Hi all,

I recently read this thread on folding saws, and it's helped me narrow it down some, but it's also just made me more confused also...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=667996&highlight=folding+saw&page=3

It lead me to the brand Silky, which has a good reputation and appears to make quality products, but then I found folding saws of all different sizes, grains of teeth, straight and curved blades, etc. Phew! My head is spinning to say the least. Here is what I'm looking at at the straight bladed saws.
http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Straight-Saws

And then I saw this bad boy too, but it's most likely more than I would need for my uses...

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My intended uses are backpacking, fire building in remote locations during cold weather for 1 or 2 people, and that's what I normally do. What I'd like to try my hand at is simple shelter and trap building... More bushcraft stuff basically. Which saw would work best to fill these roles?

Thanks much,

JGON
 
For carrying along to clear trails while mountain biking, i've had a Fiskars folding pruning saw for quite a while. Looks like a big folding knife and has teeth shaped like a sharks. Cuts well, but over the years has lost the "set" from wear and now binds up if cutting anything moist. All in all, it has been well worth the cost and I would buy another.

Then bought one of these: http://www.leevalley.com/US/garden/page.aspx?p=44171&cat=2,42706,40721&ap=1

If the size isn't a problem, it is the best portable saw i've seen.

Peter
 
I been carrying a Trailblazer Sawvivor Saw for a number of years now and it’s given me excellent service. I’ve used it to quarter elk, build shelters, cut poles for mule pens and even as a hack saw on metal. It’s light, fairly compact and the extra blades stow in the spine. The only drawbacks that I’ve encountered are the availability of the replacement blades locally and the EVA foam grip. I’m allergic to EVA so I did a paracord wrap on the handle and I’ve made replacement blades from longer “donor blades” with my Dremel tool.
 
I use a pocket chainsaw and build it into a frame saw on site. This lets me tackle much larger wood than can be done with most folding saws.
 
Go for the Silky!!!!
I got that exact same one on thee picture and it just rocks.
You can find survival saws left and right, but nothing will ever match a real arborist saw.
I have used this thing to drop many a tree, and have yet to be disappointed.
Just last week I cut through a 15" trunk with mine, just to see if I could. No problem!
That particular saw is not your typical "SURVIVOR" saw, but something you can actually build a log house if need be.
I cannot stress how great Silky saws are. I just had my wife make me a canvas hoster for mine, and its now just a long slim pouch capable of fitting in a typical school bag without compromising any space. In my BOB it fits perfectly in the watter bladder pouch, full bladder included.
Got mine from here.
http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Folding-Curved
 
Silky Super Accel 210 will do all you need, and is small enough to easily carry in your pack.
 
I don't know how adding other saws into the mix will help sway your decision but here's one of two I picked up a couple months back.

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I've only used it to cut down about 4 trees so far, it works great and seems to have retained its edge thus far.. I know as much about folding saws as say a beaver, but I will say this was easy to use, feels comfortable in hand, isn't to big or small..

Fortunately for me I was at a trade show and found 2 of these for $5 each on trade (which basically means I got them for free).. well actually $1.00 both to be exact:D After using a saw I will NEVER go camping/hiking without one..

good luck
 
I have a Corona as well and it has performed quite well. I would recommend it if asked and you can get it locally
 
If you arent concerned with size or weight get the Bigboy in your pic. If you think it might be a little much get a Pocketboy 170 or Accel. I have both and you wont be disappointed with either.
 
I have the bigger Trialblazer and it is a fine tool. For folding saws, I have a Sierra, a large folding Gerber and a two of the small out-the-front style Fiskars. I actually prefer the little OTF Fiskars models... they're very light and easy to pack, but work well. And they're cheap, so you can buy a couple and keep them handy.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
I got the Gerber Gator Sportman's saw, the Sawvivor, the Silky Super Accel 210, and the Saber cut survival saw. I favor the Silky over the other folding saws by a long-shot. The Silky Super Accel 210 plus the Saber cut (In case you ever need to cut a tree down) would take care of any cutting need you could ever have in the field.
 
Hope I'm not hijacking the thread, but to the guys that have the Silky brand saws; which of the teeth sizes do you think is best for general woods use?
 
For a folding saw I would recommend a blade about a foot long, give or take. Coarse teeth are good for soft wood, fine teeth for hard. There are many brands that come with multiple blades, or at least let you buy replacements. There are saws in just about any price range, so decide how much you feel comfortable spending, and have fun shopping!
 
Hope I'm not hijacking the thread, but to the guys that have the Silky brand saws; which of the teeth sizes do you think is best for general woods use?

I recommend a large (coarse) teeth blade. I find it to be more versatile than fine teeth, but nothing stops you from keeping the large teeth blade in the saw and carrying fine teeth blade as a replacement. You can always change blades in the field if you want.
 
Im an Arborist by trade and only buy SILKY, I use it everyday , im abusive, and it has never let me down. I use the large sized teeth daily and find I can do most anything I need with them, I use the ZUBAT on my saddle and a big boy 200 in my pack in my pack.

i have owned and used nearly every professional grade hand saw available in 16+years of tree work. Silky is not the only brand that will do a great job, they are just my first choice. Carona makes a fine saw and i used them for year, I would not feel like i had any less a saw with one in my hands.

You can buy just blades for any of the non folding saws giving you many options in cut and you can make your own handle from some fancy wood you have cut. I dont find it any harder to carry a non folding saw and often its just as light.

Here is a link to some replacement blade for the guy who want to save the cash and make his own. look through because prices on some are higher then others
http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Saw-Blades-22
 
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