what does everyone use as a wilderness saw

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Was wondering what a good saw would be to carry into the woods. Right now I have the SOG revolver which has a nice size saw that would be a very useful tool to cut wood for shelter and such.
 
Because I EDC a SAK Electrician Plus, I have a saw on me at all times. If I know I'm going need one ahead of time I bring along my Bahco folding saw.
 
I just use my SAK for a small saw, i love it. usually (for my purposes anyways) anything to big for my SAK i take down with a large knife that i can chop with.
 
If I need a bigger saw than those found on a SAK, Leatherman or even a Revolver, I go with the Fiskars/Gerber sliding blade wood saw (made in Finland). These are very light weight (3.4 oz.) and cost about $10.





- Frank
 
jscalia said:
Was wondering what a good saw would be to carry into the woods. Right now I have the SOG revolver which has a nice size saw that would be a very useful tool to cut wood for shelter and such.
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hey hey, how do you like the revolver, Im waiting for mine to get here, Have any pics?
 
Also, the saw on my SAK and leatherman do a great job, But for larger things, I usually have a fiskars saw.
 
Try a Sawvivor. If you are using an ax or a chainsaw, you must not being doing any hiking, backpacking, or camping very far from you car. Obviously, those are the tools of choice if you can have them close.
 
Kochanski suggests a survival saw should be able to saw a hug sized tree easily. In the winter you need a hell of a lot of big body length wood to make a warming fire to allow you to sleep.

I carry a 36" swede saw blade inserted in a hollow belt. I have learned to make a bucking frame for from 2" birch or spruce sticks and some non stretchy twine.

On taboggan trips I like this Swedish Ranger saw. Cuts like a bugger.

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I use a gerber folding saw, And carry a spare blade in the case

I once had the blade bend on some really hard wood, (may have been user error too). but the tool has never had a problem since.
 
I have a folding pruning saw made by 'Cyclone' which I bought from the hardware store. Its held up fine so far, but I'm looking to get one of better quality.

I'm tossing up between a few different types, none of which I have personally handled at this point. The 'Silky' saws from Japan seem to be very high quality, and there are quite a few different blade lengths available.

Another saw of interest is the Bahco Lapplander, which a number of Scandinavian and British survival guys swear by.

Opinel also make a folding saw which looks interesting.
 
  • Wood Saw on the Victorinox Camper or Bundeswehr Mauser Pattern
  • Pocket Chainsaw

I also have a British wire saw. It has too many issues to be aprimary, any small knots are a major hinderance to its function. I am thinking about keping it wround for some purpose- always good to have more options on hand than too few. On the plus side, it s very light and doesn't take up much space.
 
For up to wrist sized wood, a fiskars sliding saw. For up to leg sized, a trailblazer take down saw. Don't have much call for anything much bigger than that.
 
my rig consists of a 14inch fiskars hatchet

fiskars retractable pruning saw

and a mora clipper

all in florecent orange for easy spotting.

with those 3 tools i've pretty much been able to tackle everything that i've come across

just a suggestion.

where are u located JSCALIA?

i remember someone giving me a tid-bit of advice saying something along the lines of the equipment should be suited for ur environment and what not.

:D

i also carry a grohmann R4S and a few other things in my pack that helps keep me comfy

cheers
 
I use an Opinel saw and love it. Its light. It locks open. Its good.
 
I've had a Sawvivor for a long time. It has been my only saw for years. since last fall, I have acquired a 21" Sven saw, a pocket chain saw, and a small Fiskars slide-out saw. I look forward to trying the new additions this year. The Fiskars saw is a great little tool. It is light and takes up little room in a bag.
 
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