Wood Saw
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I have one in the handle of my shovel (never used) and i carry one in my back pack from Ace hardware, 8 bucks and it seems to work very good!
How about axe's, does anyone carry an axe like this http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/GB31000912/Gerber-Back-Paxe-II-Hiking-Axe-9-inch-Overall
How about axe's, does anyone carry an axe like this http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/GB31000912/Gerber-Back-Paxe-II-Hiking-Axe-9-inch-Overall
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Only saw worth carrying IMO is a hand pull chainsaw.
I've seen countless saw blades snap, but I've been using the same chain saw for a long time without any kind of issue. It will bring down whatever size tree you're pointing it at, it packs up small, and it isn't going to snap in 1/2.
I also carry a BCA blade saw... but I know how much I trust that thing.
I've seen countless saw blades snap, but I've been using the same chain saw for a long time without any kind of issue. It will bring down whatever size tree you're pointing it at, it packs up small, and it isn't going to snap in 1/2.
I also carry a BCA blade saw... but I know how much I trust that thing.
The chain in that is not a chainsaw chain, it's narrower, and the cutting blades are more like a saw blade than a chainsaw.
The kind I use is a narrow chainsaw chain with teeth facing both directions.
Folding saw by stihl!
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aebsledder
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I used mine again this weekend to hack out one of those pesky logs that get trapped above your ski and below the a arm. I keep it in my backpack waistbelt pocket, that way I don't have to take off my pack to get my saw. I am amazed at how good that thing works.
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Bowfisher
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Yep the hand pull saw is the way to go and it is the only saw I carry any more. It'll tackle anything I want to take down and I don't have to worry about the blade breaking or coming out of its handle
Just got a new sliding pruning saw from fiskars. Warranty. Came in the same box as my new axe, again on warranty. The axe had to be ten years old and the saw about 4.
I had a pocket chain saw, it worked ok. I don't use it anymore. My favourite was the Stihl turbo it before I lost it. 15" pruning, wood handle, thick blade.
The fiskars pruning I got now has been good too, d handle on it makes it easy to strap down.
In my time chopping trees down sledding I have seen the following break: gas chain saws, pocket chain saws, $8 folding saws, $30 folding saws and them lovely shovel handle saws. Never seen a 15" pruning saw bend or break.
I had a pocket chain saw, it worked ok. I don't use it anymore. My favourite was the Stihl turbo it before I lost it. 15" pruning, wood handle, thick blade.
The fiskars pruning I got now has been good too, d handle on it makes it easy to strap down.
In my time chopping trees down sledding I have seen the following break: gas chain saws, pocket chain saws, $8 folding saws, $30 folding saws and them lovely shovel handle saws. Never seen a 15" pruning saw bend or break.
Folding snobunje for me. Just cause those small trees you run over at altitude are not always so small !!! >>>>.
Odds are it'll never happen to you but....
IF you ever get caught out alone with an injured arm or hand and you absolutely NEED a fire, a two handed saw is useless.
T-handle saws are the best compromise. I carry two--1 on the sled for extracting myself from alder stucks and 1 in my pack just in case.
All your critical fire building stuff should be useable one-handed...'cause you never know.
IF you ever get caught out alone with an injured arm or hand and you absolutely NEED a fire, a two handed saw is useless.
T-handle saws are the best compromise. I carry two--1 on the sled for extracting myself from alder stucks and 1 in my pack just in case.
All your critical fire building stuff should be useable one-handed...'cause you never know.
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Bowfisher
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Very good point. I guess I'll have to go find me a pruning saw because the one that was in the shovel handle is long gone.
you don't think about that but that is an awesome point.
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TheBreeze
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Sven Saw......... Its the bomb diggity when you really need to do some reliable logging.
I have wrecked a bunch of fold out saws, but my Sven has been showing trees and logs "whats up" for over three seasons.
http://www.svensaw.com/
I have wrecked a bunch of fold out saws, but my Sven has been showing trees and logs "whats up" for over three seasons.
http://www.svensaw.com/
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I have heard really good things about the Silky Brand saws. Very good looking saws.
http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Folding-Straight_2/Pocketboy-170mm-Saw-1007
http://www.silkysaws.com/Silky_Saws/Folding-Straight_2/Pocketboy-170mm-Saw-1007
By the time you have that thing put together a Silky Saw would be thru the log, even if it was too big around to cut with one of these.
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TheBreeze
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I would take a sven type saw over a fold out if you need to reliably cut enough wood to sustain a fire overnight. Fold outs are great for the quick cut while stuck, but have never lasted for me when used to cut large amounts of wood for a fire. Different strokes for different folks, but my intention with the Sven is to have a reliable saw that will hold up in a surival situation
That silky looks like a nice set up for a fold out type
That silky looks like a nice set up for a fold out type
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rmscustom
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http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/aev-gear/aev-bigboy-folding-saw.html
http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/aev-gear/aev-katanaboy-folding-saw.html
These are great saws. The big one might be a little big for snowmobiling but if you got room it it can cut some serious wood.
http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/aev-gear/aev-katanaboy-folding-saw.html
These are great saws. The big one might be a little big for snowmobiling but if you got room it it can cut some serious wood.
I'm curious what type of shovel handle you have that sounds like a great option to be able to use off the shelf sawzall blades. I've given up on buying expensive folding saws I've broken several different brands listed above. I now carry two $10 8" folding saws one in the pack one on the sled and a spare in the trailer for when the next one breaks. I think they are fiscars. Just make sure whatever you get the handle isn't slippery when wet and cold the cheap Coleman ones are and its hard on gloves and your hand. I also carry a pull chainsaw style that I really like seems really durable but it can be hard to wrap around the branch sometimes.
Shovel is a Voile. Blade is held in with a spring pin, and is pretty easy to swap out.
http://www.amazon.com/Polaris-Mini-Shovel-Saw-2875094/dp/B000M6ZNL8/ref=pd_cp_hi_3
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Looking for the best stuck on the mountain over night saw.
The Sven looks like it fits the bill.
The Sven looks like it fits the bill.
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