Saw use in Bushcraft vs Knife

I carry this guy often, works great, folds up small for what it is,



It makes short work of small wood,


I like it, but I like wooden snowshoes and wool too.

In truth, I also have two Silky Saws. A 160 and a 210, or 240 don't remember. And they cut like magic. You can change blades depending on wood types. They are small and light. And cut amazingly well. They do not have the nostalgic look of my ash saw. But they work well.

On 4" wood or up, the buck saw has the advantage. But in the 1" to 3" range the Silkys take the prize. They also work much better for notching, trimming, and limbing. Find your local arborists or tree guys. Ask them what they use.

Will my saw replace my knife? No,


Or my axe? No.


They all come in handy for stuff like this, and yes I do have fun!



Just like stooges, 3 just seems to work the best. Yuk, Yuk, Yuk!
 
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Used to be called Curtis Stebbins, now I believe it is Pole and Paddle,
 
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I thought so. Do you know where I could buy one without mailing them an order form?
 
waveone said:
If controversy is what you are looking for , then it appears you are creating it- to a limited degree, not the title.

Furthermore, I am not "selling" anything. As several of the more circumspect members have stated, this is simply for discussion and varied opinion. If you read the initial post it clearly provides context by stating in the first and last sentences that knives are "indispensable" and should be carried "in tandem" with saws- IMO. So in retrospect, the thread ,nor title is as controversial as you might like to make it.

Context- it actually holds a purpose..............
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Fair enough. Perhaps I misinterpreted your intention. Sorry.

Speaking of context a person's decision about tools is very often determined by what is needed. For example in addition to the polled axe I used a buck saw to process this wood.



But for this fire made during a day hike from camp only required the polled axe.



However for doing a friction fire during a rained out weekend I opted for a folding saw plus knife, the second knife BHK Ranger was there cuz it was new. LOL!





So I guess it depends on the individual's needs.
 
Fuori said:
I thought so. Do you know where I could buy one without mailing them an order form?
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Fuori,

Click on my user name and get to my email. Shoot me an email and I can get you what you need. I don't want to get my balls slapped for promoting or linking to a non-Blade vendor.
 
Another consideration, to think about is winter. As Woods Walker illustrates.

First off, wood consumption will go up. Secondly beating on a knife in cold weather. The below -20 stuff can have less than desirable results. A long lay fire is convienient, and can be done tooless, but you will use wood. Smaller pieces allow you to conserve some. And obvoiusly 6' lengths don't fit well in the stove,

But winter, much like canoeing, allows for carrying, or more precisely, dragging more gear.



Another highly prized tool on my winter list, but very low on the cool factor is the lowly shovel.
 
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Woods Walker said:
Fair enough. Perhaps I misinterpreted your intention. Sorry.

Speaking of context a person's decision about tools is very often determined by what is needed. For example in addition to the polled axe I used a buck saw to process this wood.



But for this fire made during a day hike from camp only required the polled axe.



However for doing a friction fire during a rained out weekend I opted for a folding saw plus knife, the second knife BHK Ranger was there cuz it was new. LOL!





So I guess it depends on the individual's needs.
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This is an impressive set of pictures. looks like you're living it, sir.

I must ask about your fav saw- which one is that and is it collapsible?

You've got my attention.
 
The saw is a sawvivor and yes it packs down. Sleds are nice unless I am hanging out in the hills. Great to pack wood back to camp.



People also don't talk about deep snow bases. Here is 3-4 feet of fresh powder. Without sleds and saws it would have been hard to feed the camp with wood. -15 F with deep fluffy powder is a challenging environment because of the risk of overheating. Yup that was written correctly.





 
Nice Tent,

Kifaru? I have been looking at their 6 man.

Snow definitely increases the challenges,


Can be tough on everybody,


But, no bugs, and low fire risk. Horsing around late last April,




If you are in an area that permits it, and can sustain it. A stove heated tent, opens up a whole new winter experience. Standing dead spruce becomes your new best friend.

I've watched folks who thought they were in shape, flame out in a few hundred yards on shoes in deep snow.
 
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The shelter shown is a Kifaru 4-man but also own a 6-man and Paratipi. The sled is a Paris which is made in Maine. I liked the modified lean-to.
 
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