Snow`s Special Project

JK Knives · Nov 13, 2009

Today was the day that Snow came over to work on his special project - an interchangeable blade saw. It worked out well, and uses saber saw blades.

Showing internal construction.

While we were at it, I finished a matching handle knife to go with it.

Snow at the grinder.

With his new saw.

We had a good day!

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veubent · Nov 13, 2009

Very cool design on the saw and i love the knife. You continue to impress me with your versitlity John.

pitdog · Nov 13, 2009

That's very cool and I have to agree that the small knife looks great and would be a real handy edc knife !!!!

SuzukiGS750EZ · Nov 13, 2009

Thats awesome!

Shotgun · Nov 13, 2009

Neat. Next time hollow out more of the steel/micarta to use as extra blade storage how bout?

MidwestDave · Nov 13, 2009

Great idea.
My Leatherman Surge has the ability to take the same blades, but it's not nearly as strong or functional as your design.

Dave

mtnfolk mike · Nov 13, 2009

that's pretty darn cool...:thumbup:

HornyToad · Nov 13, 2009

Interesting saw design. I don't know if the saw blades are symmetrical (attachment on both ends) but I thought hand saws cut on the pull stroke rather than the push so the blade doesn't bend/break.

pitdog · Nov 13, 2009

Did I mention I like that knife !

rooikat · Nov 14, 2009

I like the set!

Snow · Nov 18, 2009

I can't believe I missed this thread!

HornyToad said:
Interesting saw design. I don't know if the saw blades are symmetrical (attachment on both ends) but I thought hand saws cut on the pull stroke rather than the push so the blade doesn't bend/break.

Yeah the place I got the saw blades had a somewhat poor selection. I knew I would be able to change the blade out when I found one with a better profile, so I didn't waste a lot of time on it. We talked about making storage for another blade in the handle but decided against it. A lot of trouble for not much reward, IMO. I will probably change blades at home most of the time, rarely in the field.

The accompanying knife is definitely one of my favorites. It's a great size and comfortable grip. Awesome blade.

We have revised the design a bit using a sawzall blade. I'll post pictures when I can.