Multi with Saw

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mp31x

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I would like to have a multi for my camp pack with a saw. It will be a backup to my Bahco folding saw or carried on light hikes when the big folding saw is not needed.

What would your choice be for multi with saw?


I have an Alox Cadet Sak and will be getting a Farmer regardless but others with a saw would be nice.

Maybe with scissors? Or a Leatherman with a saw, scissors and pliers. Lots of options whats your preference?
 
All depends on weight, really. A swisstool would have a great saw and scissors, but are heavy. You could look at a LM Wave, also pretty good. I don't mind the thickness of a Vic huntsman, gets you scissors and a good saw, but some feel they are a bit thick. My thought is to get things one at a time, and see how your uses pan out. As much as we all want all the toys, it can be pretty frustrating to buy a bunch of things that you never use. Get the farmer, and then see how you like it. Then think about the Wave, and see if a pliers tool is your speed. from there you'll know what you like.
 
Also liking the Sak Fieldmaster. Has scissors and saw and I think everything the huntsman does but it has a phillips screw driver instead of cork screw. The farmer does look stronger then the fieldmaster thou.
 
The leatherman super tool 300 has a really good saw I used it over the summer to cut a small section off of a 2&4 board it went through like a hot knife through butter.
 
Ok thank you I will look into that. If it can cut a 2x4 that would be good enough for me in a small saw
 
For minimal weight, I like the SwissBianco's Bushcrafter SAK over the Farmer (just blade, awl, and saw).
For lightweight pliers and scissors, I also carry the Leatherman Style PS.
Makes a great team
 
On the cheap leatherman sidekick.

On the Swiss style I have the Huntsman.

In a nylon belt sheath W/firesteel and mini mag light is my Leatherman Wave.

In my Truck in my mini maxpedition survival kit is a leatherman 300 supertool.

I have used them all, if weight isn't a concern the Weatherman Wave is where its at but roughly 7.3 ounces, the Sidekick at 5 ounces, the Supercool at 10 ounces, and Huntsman at 4ish ounces. For safety concerns the saw on the Leathermans lock, not so on the Swiss but all the saws works essentially the same.

Now the best way for me to cut wood is with a larger fixed blade, it will do all wood processing necessary and can function for other uses.

Best of luck.
 
Although the Super Tool 300 saw blade is really good for its size, my favorite is the one on the Vic OH Trekker. It works as well, but easier to access. Unlike the ST 300, it doesn't lock, but that has never been an issue for me. Actually, I have used both quite a lot lately. It's a joy to have good tools on hand. :joyous:
 
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this was 30 seconds of each saw vs a kiln dry Doug Fir 2x4.....

the Huntsman and 300 have the length advantage, as far as ergonomics go the Wave felt the best, I did not enjoy sawing with the SAK at all and it seemed to cut the worst.

the Sidekick was not present as my Wife carries that one in her Van and she is at work.

You have my opinion.
 
panzertroop said:
what are you sawing with a multi tool?
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Mostly, I use it on tree branches, shrubbery and woody growths needing trimmed. When doing yard work, which I am doing a lot of lately, I often find saplings close enough to a fence or other obstruction that I can't work a regular pruning saw into the area, but an m-t saw does the job. Occasionally, I find larger branches that need attention, but rather than drop what I'm doing and get a decent size saw, sometimes I make do with the m-t one. It takes a little longer but saves me a trip. But during a typical year I use the saw for all sorts of things, like PVC pipe when doing a minor (Ha!) plumbing repair, squaring a piece of molding etc.
 
Vic Farmer is my favorite choice by far. The Leatherman saw cuts well also. Its a little slower as it cuts on the pull only, but there is less risk of binding on the push stroke. I like my Leatherman Wave, but find I rarely need a plier based tool, so I generally opt for the lighter and more compact Vic tools.

There are plenty of others that I like as well. Sometimes I just plain like the classic red cellidor models. Three layers is generally my max. The Hiker and the Camper have the saw while retaining the small blade that the Farmer loses in place of the awl. I really like having that small blade, I tend to use it for most anything and keep the larger blade perfectly sharp in case I need it for something important.

As much as I like the Farmer, in my opinion, the one hand Trekker non serrated is the ultimate Victorinox. Big strong locking tools, one hand opening blade, and a very capable saw. It has the classic toolset and the philips driver on the back that I like as well. Its generally a belt pouch only knife as I find it too big for a front pocket. In the woods its almost always on my belt as a backup to the Mora 1 around my neck. They make a great combo.
 
collim1 said:
Vic Farmer is my favorite choice by far. The Leatherman saw cuts well also. Its a little slower as it cuts on the pull only, but there is less risk of binding on the push stroke. I like my Leatherman Wave, but find I rarely need a plier based tool, so I generally opt for the lighter and more compact Vic tools.

There are plenty of others that I like as well. Sometimes I just plain like the classic red cellidor models. Three layers is generally my max. The Hiker and the Camper have the saw while retaining the small blade that the Farmer loses in place of the awl. I really like having that small blade, I tend to use it for most anything and keep the larger blade perfectly sharp in case I need it for something important.

As much as I like the Farmer, in my opinion, the one hand Trekker non serrated is the ultimate Victorinox. Big strong locking tools, one hand opening blade, and a very capable saw. It has the classic toolset and the philips driver on the back that I like as well. Its generally a belt pouch only knife as I find it too big for a front pocket. In the woods its almost always on my belt as a backup to the Mora 1 around my neck. They make a great combo.
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I'm a huge fan of the OH Trekker for the same reasons, and belt carry is a good option, but I have mine suspended by paracord lanyard into my LF pocket. It nestles so nicely behind my wallet that I can forget about it until needed.
 
Thanks for all the replies, big Thanks to Firestrike for those pics and comparison. For now the farmer will work as a back up to my folding saw but I like that Leatherman wave and I forsee one of them in my hand down the road.
 
mp31x said:
Thanks for all the replies, big Thanks to Firestrike for those pics and comparison. For now the farmer will work as a back up to my folding saw but I like that Leatherman wave and I forsee one of them in my hand down the road.
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Like I said, I don't carry a plier based tool on my person often. However the Leatherman Wave with the bit driver extension, bit kit, and Maglite Solitaire LED flashlight has saved the day many times for me.

All the accessories I just mention fit conveniently in the sheath and can handle a lot of jobs the Vic knife based tools cannot.

It might not be on me, but it's in my work bag, the console of the truck, or in the boat with me when I head out.

You won't regret the Wave. Excellent choice.
 
collim1 said:
... Leatherman Wave with the bit driver extension, bit kit, and Maglite Solitaire LED flashlight has saved the day many times for me.
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That sounds like a very solid combo and the fact that it all fits in the sheath is great.
 
mp31x said:
That sounds like a very solid combo and the fact that it all fits in the sheath is great.
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IMHO the Wave has the best trade off for use vs weight.

It is why I have that one on my belt with the Mag light and Firesteel..the little piece of paper sticking out is half a throw away nail file for blade touch ups if needed...It actually works.
 
I still think the Vic Spirit is the definitive EDC multitool, and is second to none as a only-one tool option to carry with you.
But after some years of carrying both I believe the versatility of the Wave + light + bit driver all in the sheath combo is the absolute winner.
So, I'd recommend the Wave if you are on the fence and I tell you its saw is capable enough for most tasks. Mine has cut pine, hickory, PVC pipes, bone, those awkard plastic handle things you put on the shower in case you slip, several broom handles and a school wooden chair. It is not as sharp as when I got the tool but it definitely keeps cutting and I find it tougher than all my SAK saws.

Just to comment my experiences. Hope it helps!
 
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