Sawvivor vs Laplander Saw

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oguruma

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I am wanting to add a saw for my camping and outdoor use. Nutnfancy seems to rave about the Sawvivor, and it does seem pretty compact and lightweight, but the Laplander saw seems to get good reviews everywhere. Anybody here with input on the two?
 
I own both. My Kershaw/Bahco gets more field time, but if I plan to do a lot of cutting, I'll take the Sawvivor (mostly during the winter trips). I like the Sawvivor because you can carry an extra blade inside when folded up for packing. Both are excellent saws; I find the Kershaw perfect for making flush cuts on sapplings, traps or other notching. It's a little more tiring for large stuff and that is where the Sawvivor excels (up to 8-10 inches). Folding saws just get packed and used more than my Sawvivor, but if I was planning a cold weather trip and either had a small wood stove or planned on doing a lot of cooking over a fire, the Sawvivor would be a great choice.

Another option is to get both and have your pack-mule (or son) carry one :D

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I'd say the laplander.

Could always carry some cheap bucksaw blades and make a frame if out for an extended winter trip and need more efficiency.

The little laplander/gerber sliders you can carry right on your belt or on your chopper sheath. Much more likely to be on your person than the sawvivor.
 
18 inch Sawvivor and spring for the sheath, the blade sticks out a bit from the handle when stowed.
 
I don't have the Laplander. I have the Gerber exchange-a-blade Sport saw, the Silky Super Accel 210, and the Sawvivior. Folding saws will get more use time since most of my sawing tasks are small. For larger saw tasks, the Sawvivor is the right tool for the job. Folding saws and larger Sawvivor/Sven type saws are different tools for different tasks. I carry in my large kit both the Sawvivor and the Silky. If what you are trying to decide is to carry only one tool for all jobs, you need to ask yourself, what will you be sawing 90% of the time? If you know for certain that the large majority of your sawing will be light sawing, take a folding saw. if not, the Sawvivior.

As for folding saws, let me recommend a Silky saw. I'm sure the Laplander is great. Before getting my Silky, I loved the Gerber sport saw. Silky saws are designed for the Forestry and Arborist industry. They are more expensive, but they are well worth it. You need to try one to believe it, but in terms of effort and speed, in my experience, Silky saws feel closer to using an electric saw than a folding saw. That may be a little bit of an exaggeration, but I can't think of any other way to put it. Don't take my word for it, try one. Like I said, you have to try one to believe it.
 
ROCK6 said:
I own both. My Kershaw/Bahco gets more field time, but if I plan to do a lot of cutting, I'll take the Sawvivor (mostly during the winter trips). I like the Sawvivor because you can carry an extra blade inside when folded up for packing. Both are excellent saws; I find the Kershaw perfect for making flush cuts on sapplings, traps or other notching. It's a little more tiring for large stuff and that is where the Sawvivor excels (up to 8-10 inches). Folding saws just get packed and used more than my Sawvivor, but if I was planning a cold weather trip and either had a small wood stove or planned on doing a lot of cooking over a fire, the Sawvivor would be a great choice.

Another option is to get both and have your pack-mule (or son) carry one :D

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Awesome thanks for the input and the pics. When are you gonna sell me that Bushcrafter Tactical knife ?:)
 
Been using a Sawvivor since the early 90s. Love it. :thumbup:
 
I personally like my Silky BigBoy. It's got a 14" blade and can cut through most anything up to 10 inches. And I never really cut anything over 6 to 8 inches unless I have to. The silky saws eat through wood faster than any axe, hatchet, or machete I've used. Pairing it up with my Busse Combat AK-47 shortsword has pretty much made my axes/hatchets/and machetes usless. The Shortsword chops as well as any packable axe and clears vegetation as well as any of my machetes. It'll also baton anything with it's 18.5" blade. Add to that the Bigboys sawing ability and I just don't know what else I could ever need. Combined with my Bushcraft knife and Leatherman Charge... I'm set. Look into the silky saws before you make your final choice. The bigboy doesn't bind and it saws so fast. Plus the handle is about 15" long so you can use it as a pole saw if you find some good wood that is just out of reach.

I need to find someone who can make me a pouch/case for my bigboy with extra blade and it'll be the perfect piece of gear.
 
Only had experience of the laplander and I really rate it. I will say it is limited in the size of wood it can handle however this keeps me from cutting stuff that's too big.
 
oguruma said:
Awesome thanks for the input and the pics. When are you gonna sell me that Bushcrafter Tactical knife ?:)
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Ha! Not going to happen:D

Infi-del said:
What is that on the far left. I can't tell if it's a garden shovel with a long handle or a spear. Looks neat whatever it is.
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It's a titanium trowel...they're out there on ebay for much cheaper than I originally bought mine for.

ROCK6
 
I would really like to get a Sawvivor for larger tasks, but so far my Silky Super Accel 210 has been my go-to saw. It's everything you heard it was, and more.

Best saw I've ever used.
 
Get an folding saw. They have their place, and are safe/quiet/efficient tools to operate.

Recently I gave my Sawvivor to my nephew. I needed and larger/better tool which can be taken down, packed with ease, yet make firewood on an production level. Bought the 24" Pole and Paddle bucksaw. This thing doesnt' mess around.
http://www.poleandpaddle.com/saw.html

Going to use this saw and GB forest axe to provide the firewood for my Kifaru 12 man tipi.
 
I've never used the sawvivor heavily, but I think I would like it for larger things. Anything I use a saw for, however, I rather have a Bahco laplander.
 
oldpinecricker said:
Get an folding saw. They have their place, and are safe/quiet/efficient tools to operate.

Recently I gave my Sawvivor to my nephew. I needed and larger/better tool which can be taken down, packed with ease, yet make firewood on an production level. Bought the 24" Pole and Paddle bucksaw. This thing doesnt' mess around.
http://www.poleandpaddle.com/saw.html

Going to use this saw and GB forest axe to provide the firewood for my Kifaru 12 man tipi.
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Have you seen the trailblazer buck saw. It's 24" and all metal. And it all breaks down into one tube that's very packable. I have one of these and it does well on large jobs.

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