Ultralight Saw Option

[AM3]

These look great, thanks for the thread.

 

[mtwarden]

Can you guys post a link to the different blades? I did some searching and can't find the blades sold independently. Thanks.

Amazon has the large, medium and fine blades for the 130mm Pocketboy. They’re pretty proud of them though. I bought my blades on eBay from a Japanese vendor for less- not sure if he’s still selling.

 

[Shraggs]

How long it take you guys to get the handles?

 

[Tahoe1305]

How long it take you guys to get the handles?

Fwiw I asked him about a 210mm option. He said it’s in the works, likely ready in a few weeks.

 

[Shraggs]

That’s what I thought. Paid and ordered two 5 weeks ago and tracking he sent says in hit US on 9/1. I’m a bit concerned, not ticked yet…

 

[trogers861]

How long it take you guys to get the handles?

Ordered mine last friday. Will let you know when I get it.

 

[svivian]

Mine came within 2 weeks from ordering

 

[WoodBow]

These saws look great. I wanted to give another option for those with the DIY spirit. I used it on a trip last week and performed amazing when skull capping a buck.

$3 UL saw build (2023 update)

I have always wanted a saw to use for skull capping deer when backpacking to keep from having to carry the skull out. I looked at a few builds on here and elsewhere online. I weighed out the pros and cons of each, for my applications, and came up with this. 1/2" emt conduit scrap skeletonized...

www.rokslide.com

 

[Tahoe1305]

These saws look great. I wanted to give another option for those with the DIY spirit. I used it on a trip last week and performed amazing when skull capping a buck.

$3 UL saw build (2023 update)

I have always wanted a saw to use for skull capping deer when backpacking to keep from having to carry the skull out. I looked at a few builds on here and elsewhere online. I weighed out the pros and cons of each, for my applications, and came up with this. 1/2" emt conduit scrap skeletonized...

www.rokslide.com

Agree. I started on that thread and then when trying to search for it again found this other thread.

I “assume” that these reciprocating saw blade setups are really good for bone but less effective then the silky for wood. About the same weight too which is cool.

I tend to use one for wood a lot more than bone (maybe because I’m a bad hunter…..) so the silky is my go to. It’s the 210mm model (~9” blade) and is solid cutting 7” wood or so.

Curious if anyone has tested the reciprocating blades on wood like that?

 

[WoodBow]

Agree. I started on that thread and then when trying to search for it again found this other thread.

I “assume” that these reciprocating saw blade setups are really good for bone but less effective then the silky for wood. About the same weight too which is cool.

I tend to use one for wood a lot more than bone (maybe because I’m a bad hunter…..) so the silky is my go to. It’s the 210mm model (~9” blade) and is solid cutting 7” wood or so.

Curious if anyone has tested the reciprocating blades on wood like that?

This is the saw that originally got my attention and led me to design mine. Skip towards the end of the video to see him cut through a 7 or 8" hardwood log.

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[trogers861]

Ordered mine last friday. Will let you know when I get it.

Just received my handles. Ordered last friday and arrived from the Czech Republic today--exactly one week. Not sure how that is possible--but I'm happy!

 

[ChrisAU]

Gonna have to look into the one from the OP, but wanted to throw out my suggestion - the Opinel 12. 120mm locking blade, round handle, and some panache at 4.05 oz on my scale.

https://www.amazon.com/Opinel-Beechwood-Stainless-Locking-Folding/dp/B000REZBW6

 

[idahomuleys]

How long it take you guys to get the handles?

Got mine today. It was shipped out on 9/8.

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[valtteri]

I bought a Silky Gomtaro 300 (12” blade) replacement blade. As a test, I simply cut out the cardboard out of the plastic shrink wrap for a blade guard.

Wrapped the bare handle with some grippy and soft tape.

With the og packaging as blade guard, weighs less than 4oz.

With an actual plastic blade guard cut to size, weighs exactly 4oz.

Did some test cutting and with gloves on, it’s fine. Wouldn’t use it for cutting firewood on a day-to-day basis but for a 7 day trip at a time, more than fine.

 

[Shraggs]

I did get mine. Just a glitch.

 

[trogers861]

I ordered (1) 170mm handle and (1) 130mm handle from Jan. I just received them and I am not going to end up using the 130mm handle. If anyone wants it, it is theirs for what I paid ($35).

 

[JordanM]

I got my handle shipped quickly from Jan. Great experience and everything it is cracked up to be. Thanks @mtwarden for making this public knowledge. Love this forum.

 

[chocolab]

I got my handle shipped quickly from Jan. Great experience and everything it is cracked up to be. Thanks @mtwarden for making this public knowledge. Love this forum.

Yeah love this place spending my money.

Just ordered a Rokslide special saw handle.

 

[Elnicko]

Got to test out the handle this year. Worked great for cutting firewood and saved my ass when my bull piled up in an hole under a bunch of downed trees and limbs. Would have never got him out of there by myself without it.

 

[Braaap]

Yeah love this place spending my money.

Just ordered a Rokslide special saw handle.

Did you PM him on the UL website or email? If email can you PM his email?