What kind of saw for my psk?

stingray4540

stingray4540

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So I'm putting together my first PSK and was going to try and fit some form of saw into it. I've narrowed it down to two different types, but am open to other suggestions.

Victorinox Forester: I am used to using saws like this and found that the one on my leatherman is surprisingly efficient, plus this also contains a knife for my psk so no need to worry about that.

Hand chainsaw(in a tin): Never used one of these. Are they easy to use? Are they more efficient than the SAK saw? Will any hand chainsaw work, or are certain brands much better than others?I would have to also add a knife to the kit if I go this route.

Also, How much space does each take up? Does anyone who ones either one of these or both care to post how much area they take up(i.e. square inches or centimeters) Or post the dimensions so I can calculate it myself? This will also help me make a decision because if the chainsaw takes up twice as much room, plus I have to add a knife, which will take up more room, is it worth the space?

Thanks in advance for anyones help!
 
Go to Spyderco's website and find the Spydersaw. All the specs are listed. It works and lasts.
 
straitshot said:
Go to Spyderco's website and find the Spydersaw. All the specs are listed. It works and lasts.
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I'll second that. I've had one for a few years now and love it. I use it every deer hunting season for trimming branches around my stands and sawing through the breast bone if I get lucky!
 
If its not too big, consider also an Opinel folding saw. Not spendy at $14 or so, and does the trick.

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right on
 
check out the pocket chainsaw: https://edcdepot.com/merchantmanage...id=123&mmsid=86fbbf914b7167820dc0da83c1c412ac

3.5x3 inches packed up and 5 oz. weight - much more efficient saw than a SAK simply because it can tackle much larger diameter wood. Sawing a five or six inch log with a 3 inch SAK saw blade is an exercise in perseverance.

Don't get me wrong - I have a SAK Farmer and the saw is probably the best tool on it. The SAK saws are incredibly well made, highly functional, and last forever. But they're limited by their size.

take a look at this movie and judge for yourself: http://www.pocketchainsaw.com/pcs320.mpg
 
I have carried a Gerber folding saw for 10+ years and it is still going strong. I use it at deer camp, and whenever, wherever I need something small to medium cut. Small being about 2"-4", medium being about 4"-7". It is not the newer model, which I actually like alot better, it is the old school model, and still kicks butt.
 
Pocket chainsaw in a can. You can toss the can, just roll it up and stick it in a pocket. I can cut anything I can wrap it around. Look here:

http://www.pocketchainsaw.com/

I have two folding knives with saw blades, they are fine for small work, but the pocket chainsaw is just so easy and versatile for big work.
 
The pocket chain saw has the advantage of being able to cut a branch that may be 30' high or more if you have some rope. I have an old Gerber folding saw which works well on wood or bone .Use it on a deer ,you can't do that with the Pocket chain saw !!
 
That Opinel looks interesting...

My finds:

Gerber Sportsman's Saw (telescoping style). Feels a little weenie, but it cuts well. It's the lightest of the style I've found at 3.5oz.

Kershaw (made by Bahco) folding saw. Best of the type and about 6.5oz weight. My choice for a full bore kit with a couple knives.

Stanley makes (or made) a little folder about 3-1/2". Looks just like a slip joint pocket knife. About the same weight as the much larger Gerber Sportsman (so why bother).

If you want a small saw and a back-up knife, the SAK Trekker or Farmer knives are great and not very expensive. The Trekker is larger and the knife blade locks-- the saw does not.

From there, I've looked at a bunch of break-down style buck-saws. The Sven Saw is pretty stout, comes in a couple sizes and no gimmicks. Check REI for specs.
 
Remember guys that this is for a PSK so some of the larger folding saws won't fit.
After seeiing that video, I'm a believer in the pocket chainsaw, however size is still a concern, I'm trying to get my psk in a mini loaf pan. They don't seem tooo expensive so I might just get one and see if it fits, may have to go in last.
 
Due more to familiarity than anything else I would recommend a SAK w/ saw (Camper, Rucksack, Hiker, My 1st Vic Plus, Farmer, etc) as opposed to a pocket chain saw. The SAK is multifunctional, the chainsaw is not. In a PSK having each item fulfill multiple roles can cut down on bulk and weight.

Now as to your comment about bulky items in a PSK. In my experience, it is often better to pack larger items in first, not last. Then you pack flexible and/or smaller items around them.
 
You should get a Sog Seal Revolver. Then you have a knife and a saw .They come in different blade configurations also.

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+1 for the pocket chainsaw. Size should not be an issue if you get the military one. It comes in a tiny little pouch and uses paracord for the handles instead of the cylinder ones. I can take pics relative to a measuring stick if you want. E-mail me in case I forget to check this thread again.
 
stingray4540 said:
Storl: The pics would be appreciated, thanks.
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Damn, I was hoping no one would call me out on that.

Like I said, get the military version from edcdepot. I think it is a lot more comfortable than the one in the tin, and it packs smaller.

Here they are:

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If you have the room, considering the price a fiskars or gerber would be the way to go, work great light reliable. the spyder saws are nice but pricey, that was my only turn off.
 
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This is the pocket chainsaw I have. the blade is more like a real chainsaw blade than the one that comes in a tin. Can't remember the name. Sorry.
I think if you need a saw the purpose is to cut large wood. If you have a decent blade 5" or more it would chop just as fast or faster than a tiny SAK saw. But if you just had a SAK the saw would be adequate.
 
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