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Folding saw opinions

jca21 said:
my silky saw was twice the cost of my bahco. the silky seems to rip through green wood alot better than my bahco but the bahco produces much finer cuts.


all depends on the application you need it for i guess.
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have you tried them on seasoned wood?...i know our silky saw would eat through brown dead palm fronds. but we never really did much tree trimming or woodcutting with it.
 
I purchased this Fiskars 7" folding saw last year for $10 and so far no regrets.

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mcjhrobinson said:
have you tried them on seasoned wood?...i know our silky saw would eat through brown dead palm fronds. but we never really did much tree trimming or woodcutting with it.
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i havent tried the silky on seasoned wood, but given the model that i have is one with the extra large teeth i'm not sure how well it will perform. the bahco i've used on green wood and seasoned wood and seems like a good compromise in terms of performance between the two.


if alot of wood processing is necessary i'd say look beyond a folding saw and at a take down buck saw.

also, answeirng the op's last question that i missed.
i carry an axe, folding saw and knife in winter.
i tend to carry just a folding saw and knife in summer.

regardless of the season if i'm out for a long while i'll be carrying a take down buck saw, axe and knives.
 
jca21- Of the two you have, the Silky and the Bacho, which is heavier?

The two main ones I was looking at before I started this thread was the Silky and the Bacho, and it seems both are top notch, so I guess I will be ok either way.
 
Well, that answers it for me. If the Bacho Laplander is good, and the Silky may be a little better but also heavier, I will go with the Bacho. My pack is already pretty damn heavy, if I can add a good piece of kit and save a few ounces thats a good thing. I have 2 hurniated discs and a pinched nerve, extra wieght is a bad thing for me these days. I appreciate everyones feedback.
 
I have the Super Accel 210 and a Bahco (Kershaw imports and re-brands them). The Kershaw/Bahco is a couple ounces lighter. I've loaned them to about a half dozen friends on trail clearing outings. All preferred the Silky, some by a little and some by a lot. However, I would never feel inadequately equipped with the Kershaw/Bahco.

If weight is a primary concern, the sliding Fiskars model wins. Probably wins on price too.

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I have the XL teeth on both my Zubat 330mm and Super Accel 210. I've cut everything from green pine to dried fruit trees with them and they worked fine. I bought a supplemental fine tooth blade for the SA210 in case I want to use it as a bone saw for big game. However, I think the XL teeth would get the job done so I haven't put the fine blade to any real test.

DancesWithKnives
 
I've got a Bahco Laplander and Sven saw 15", I like both, they both seem to do a good job, one thing I like about the sven is that replacement blades are available for around $9, where as I haven't been able to find replacement blades for the bahco. Also before you order off the internet you might search around your local sporting goods and outdoor stores, I actually found a my Bahco Laplander and a tiny little gun store with one isle of outdoor gear for $14, I was floored and even though I had just bought the Sven I jumped on the Bahco for that price. (also got a Guyot bottle for $15 :D at the same place)
 
I have the Silky F180 with the large teeth, I paid $22.00. I also have the Corona I got at Lowe's because I needed one quickly. I don't use them day in and day out so I can't speak to the long term reliability of them. The Silky cuts very nicely, the Corona is OK it does the job but I've never A/B'ed them, maybe I should.

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I have a couple of old rusted bladed wood handled saws that have been around so long I can't remember when I got them. They get misplaced from time to time and I just pick up a new one when needed. I used to keep one in my pick up but they seem to migrate around.

$20 or so for a folding saw is nominal considering how useful they are. I have saws like some guys have knives. I think the Silkys are a good deal.
 
I have the Silky Pocketboy 170 with extra Large teeth, and it's a little beast! :)
It's light, compact, durable and eats branches very quickly.
6 3/4" blade, 8" handle and light enough to take on a day hike without noticing it.

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I have a Bahco saw (Kershaw also offers an easier to get branded one), good saw, no complaints, bent the blade pretty good on the push stroke a few times, sprung right back though. Don't carry it often though as I find myself missing a hatchet when I'm out, cuts weight elsewhere for me and I prefer it for gathering wood (yet more versatile).

I'll now rather opt for a bow-saw or take-down than a folding saw if I feel the need for one. Really good for keeping a fire going all-night, but with a hatchet I just don't find folding saws all to useful.
 
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