Folding Saw Help?

[fixer]

the Gerber/Fiskars is inexpensive and sold at Wallyworld for a very modest price. there's a bunch of them out there, but it's also the one i've seen the most reports of problems with. usually with the lock not working. it's got a lifetime warranty and i don't doubt that they will be happy to replace it, but the folders seem like more robust designs in general.

the Corona is reasonably priced and available at Lowe's. looks decent for use around the house, but it seems like it may be a bit bulkier than some others for packing.

the Bahco Laplander is harder to find locally, but can be found for reasonable prices online. these seemed to get all the recommendations until i bought one, and then i started hearing about Silky.

the Silky saws look nice and i may get one when the budget allows. more potions for size and tooth count, etc than the other brands and the hi viz colors are nice.

the big saw posted in the OP seems a bit large for backpacking. granted, you can pack in a chainsaw if you want, but it all depends on how far you're going, how fast and how much cutting you're going to do.

i had considered getting a Corona for the truck, but i can get a Bahco on ebay for the same price, including shipping. so i'll probably get anoher one to keep in the truck.

 

[JGON]

Well I just got back from work, read through all the posts, and ordered my Silky Accel 210. Thanks for all the help, this is exactly the kind of advice I needed...

I must admit, this Saber Cut looks interesting, although I'll be trying out the Silky first.

I've got my gear pretty well rounded out now... I can't wait for all the backpacking to continue this winter!

It's interesting because even though recently I've purchased a few specific tools, this winter I'll be bringing less gear than I ever have on my camping trips, because I'm going to be relying more on my skill than ever before. Less stuff, more work, more satisfaction out of my backpacking experiences...

Thanks again.
JGON

 

[tfinch]

Thanks from me as well, this is just the information I needed. I've been deliberating the same purchase as the OP for a while now, and the idea of carrying the other blade is a great one.

 

[Guyon]

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

Do you have any sense of weight? I'm interested in that 18" saw. I noticed someone using a similar version one campsite over on my last backpack trip. I wondered how well it folded down.

I have a Corona as well and it has performed quite well. I would recommend it if asked and you can get it locally

The 10" folding Corona is available at my local Lowe's. ETA: Oops, I see fixer already mentioned this.

Check out the Bahco laplander!

I do want to try this saw. It may be my next version to try.

 

[mymindisamob]

I own and use many Silky saws for work, I carry a Pocketboy 130 w/ medium teeth in my pack,

 

[peterinct]

Do you have any sense of weight? I'm interested in that 18" saw. I noticed someone using a similar version one campsite over on my last backpack trip. I wondered how well it folded down.

It weighs 542 grams where a lb. is 454 grams. I doesn't fold, but comes apart and packs in the large tube. After using it a few times it goes together and disassembles quickly.

Peter

 

[Jeremy Barnard]

My bahco laplander works well.

 

[sadiejane]

http://www.fannosaw.com/
the #2 on this page is the one i recently picked up after busting another...have used it some and find it a nice saw. adequate for my needs. mostly hiking/backpacking/wood gathering for arrows and other projects etc
also like that its made in the usa and inexpensive(think i pd $18 for mine)

 

[sadiejane]

I've got my gear pretty well rounded out now... I can't wait for all the backpacking to continue this winter!

It's interesting because even though recently I've purchased a few specific tools, this winter I'll be bringing less gear than I ever have on my camping trips, because I'm going to be relying more on my skill than ever before. Less stuff, more work, more satisfaction out of my backpacking experiences...


JGON

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