Saw recommendations

[ozyclint]

To you guys complaining about cutting bone with Silky's, what tooth size are you using?
I have a Silky Big Boy with a set of large, medium and fine blades. The fine blade goes through bone like butter. I use it at home when butchering. I can split a hanging pig or deer in half down the spine in what feels like seconds.

I suspect you're using large tooth blades meant for soft green wood.
Like what was said earlier- different materials require different tooth sizes.

 

[Djacker]

To you guys complaining about cutting bone with Silky's, what tooth size are you using?
I have a Silky Big Boy with a set of large, medium and fine blades. The fine blade goes through bone like butter. I use it at home when butchering. I can split a hanging pig or deer in half down the spine in what feels like seconds.

I suspect you're using large tooth blades meant for soft green wood.
Like what was said earlier- different materials require different tooth sizes.

I used a fine blade.

 

[svivian]

Ultralight Saw Option

Hey everyone, Some of you may already know about this, but many might not be aware of it. I’m also apart of the backpacking light forum. There’s a member on there, Jan (I believe from Prague) that makes a super awesome 3D printed silky saw handle. If you like to carry a saw like me, you know...

rokslide.com

2.5oz

 

[The_Jim]

I'm definitely not a good resource for ultralight advice but this saw works great for me...

BOREAL21

VERSATILE: Take the BOREAL21 folding bow saw wherever you go - camping, backpacking, canoeing, off-trail, hunting, trail clearing or around the home. EASY: Opens in seconds - just unfold, snap into position & start sawing. Automatic blade tensioning with no loose parts - No need to touch the...

agawagear.com

 

[jsbymaster]

If you're interested in a DIY route, a piece of 3/4" PVC and some p-cord will let you use any reciprocating saw blade. Just heat the PVC and flatten the end enough hold the saw blade (notches help keep it in place). I flattened the remainder of the pipe perpendicular to the end and wrapped it in hockey tape. The cord passes through the pipe and any stick can be used to twist/tension the blade. The 9" blade stores inside the handle for a super light option, but you can use any blade you want.

 

[schur7559]

I just carry the PS 10 Stihl handsaw. It’s like 5 ounces if I remember right.

 

[mike257]

Wyoming saw

 

[bradmacmt]

Ultralight Saw Option

Hey everyone, Some of you may already know about this, but many might not be aware of it. I’m also apart of the backpacking light forum. There’s a member on there, Jan (I believe from Prague) that makes a super awesome 3D printed silky saw handle. If you like to carry a saw like me, you know...

rokslide.com

2.5oz

I had forgotten about those. I have one of each size enroute from Jan. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[30338]

I do euro mounts. If a guy skins the head, pops off lower jaw, carves out eyes and trims a bit, it cuts weight pretty good without sawing. Typically would debone with just a knife and no saw along. But everyone has their preferences.

 

[bradmacmt]

I do euro mounts. If a guy skins the head, pops off lower jaw, carves out eyes and trims a bit, it cuts weight pretty good without sawing. Typically would debone with just a knife and no saw along. But everyone has their preferences.

Yup - I don't use a saw on an animal.

 

[mobohunter]

+1 silky saws

 

[Medicwp]

Love my silky saw!

 

[ssloat17]

For those that have the Sven Saw, would you recommend the 15" or 21"?

 

[lyle_destroys]

Consider looking in "free gifts" that conservation/hunting organizations give out for small donations periodically. I got mine from RMEF. They're usually cheap and not the fanciest things ever, but they're usually pretty small and light if you're looking for something simple and packable.

I got my best one from buck hunter magazine I believe when I was about 12. Orange handled super light folding saw, same one you see in garden sections or landscaping stores, some Chinese thing. Costs a few bucks and will absolutely rip through wood. Idk about bone.

 

[jhm2023]

Agawa boreal saws are easily the best packable saw I've ever owned. Pick the size that best suits your needs, carry a wood blade and a bone blade and go have at it. I own the largest for less weight restrictive hunts and the smallest for backpack type hunts. Go cut some firewood with a silky and then switch to the Agawa, I bet you'll never want to use the silky again. I have lighter saws, but you burn so much energy using those damn things you might as well have just carried a nicer easier cutting saw and save some effort in the long run.

 

[eaglemountainman]

I have 2 Silky's. I keep a 130 Pocketboy, with fine teeth, at camp for cutting skullcaps. I carry a 170 Pocketboy, with large teeth, for when I need to clear a trail or make a quickie blind, etc.

 

[Beendare]

I pack one of those small Silky’s around bowhunting as sometimes I find a spot to brush in and set up a blind Or trim some branches for my saddle.

I stopped using a saw for animal processing decades ago- no need

I’m going to revise my statement after packing my bulls skull 4 miles this year. PITA, normally that extra 6#s (?) isnt a big deal….this year it put me over the edge.

Im glad I checked back in on this thread…many good options. I also have the Dustrade- excellent but big and wood only. And the Sven, the triangle design shortens the stroke and gives it a weird push stroke.

 

[Flea]

Currently using a Silky F180, 5.3 ounces with a 7 inch blade. Works great for smaller logs to feed lightweight stoves.

I’ll eventually replace with one of the Suluk saws. He’s got a lightweight buck and pull saw that both look sturdy enough. The pull saw takes a silky 240 blade and is less than an ounce heavier than the F180.

YUKA 240 PULL SAW • Suluk 46

Ultralight Pullsaw

suluk46.com

UKI BUCK SAW • Suluk 46

Ultralight 12" buck saw

suluk46.com