Horseback Pack Saw?

WyoHuntr

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What saws are you guys packing for clearing trail??? (Or mostly for when a damn tree drops across a previously open path). It's about time to start making my way into some new trails.
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Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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Silky Katanaboy 500 is what we use when in wilderness areas. I keep in under the backseat of my truck the rest of the year and no longer even carry a chain saw. It's pretty impressive what they'll cut through.
 
Chainsaws are a no-go during the season. (Not allowed in some of the areas I hunt). I'd certainly sneak in my electric before season. But looking for something slimmer to throw in the pack.
 
What about one of these. pretty small and quiet.
 

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I have a silky katanaboy 500. Haven’t found a great way to pack it since the handle is a little thick high under the stirrup fender. Silky big boy fits in a cantle bag better but doesn’t compare at all on 8-10” plus trees
 
Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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I second this. The Silky Katanaboy is an awesome saw and well worth the investment if you are able to get one.
 
Silky Katanaboy is about as good as it gets if you're willing to spend the money. Cut damn near as good as a 2 man cross cut... otherwise just a saddle saw that cuts on the pull work pretty good. I had heard plenty of hype around the Katanaboy and now that I have one.. they are worth their weight in gold in the backcountry.... but all that being said, electric chainsaws really work great too

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Curious, how do you recommend to pack the Katanaboy?
 
Curious, how do you recommend to pack the Katanaboy?
I just tuck in under my lash ropes on my lead pack animal, if i think its going to be needed, so its right there and easy to access. Or ill just throw it in panniers if i have an easy sack load on an animal. Otherwise, i know people who have made scabbards for them in order to ride with them for clearing trail. But for me, I basically always have a pack animal, so im not going to tuck it under my leg if i can throw it under my lash rope on top my load easy enough.


Which size are you all using? 500, 650? Surely not the 1000 or are you?
I believe mine is the 500..cant remember off hand. but definitely not the 1000. If you are going to be clearing a lot of trail, and bigger trees, the larger 650 would probably be worth it. I dont have to clear much, so the smaller size for packing is my preference.
 
I went with the 19" Fanno. It did pretty well, while still fitting well on horse and in a pack saddle.
 
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