What do you use for a pack saw?

[BRobertson]

I still use a KNAPP saw, circa early 1970


Bob

 

[60x]

For mountain hunting such as sheep and goat I don't use a saw and having tried all kinds the best I found is a little stanly tool box saw. It fits nicely flat along my pack, sharp as all get out and is great for skull capping moose

 

[Bughalli]

I used the Wyoming saw for years. Loved it. Solid saw. Decided to try the Sawvivor because of the smart design and weight savings. Plus it has a longer blade, so faster cutting. Haven't used it much thus far to give comments.

FYI - Sawvivor had some issues, maybe it was bankruptcy, which made them heard to find, but I think they got past it. My Sawvivor was an Xmas gift, but pretty sure my wife ordered directly from them. Said it was initially back ordered .

 

[Ridge Ghost]

I checked out the Sawvivor online and it looks like it comes with a wood blade but not a bone blade? If this is the case, how well does the blade work on removing a skull cap?

 

[Tim in Wa.]

I bought a 18" bone blade for a Wyoming saw than I drilled a new hole in one end (I have a 15" Sawvivor) and snapped of the extra length.Took about 10 minutes and it was still cheaper than an orig. sawvivor blade
Tim

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Website is stating unavailable to those selecting the 15 & 18 inch saws. http://sawvivor.com/

 

[Lawnboi]

Im set on trying one of those sven saws for when I need it. Itl only come if the stove and tipi will be in tow. But the teeth on the sven look like they would be very versatile. The sawvivor blades look like they would suck on hard wood, but be good on soft. The sven looks like a good compromise.

I also need to order me a cold steel tomahawk for really processing wood. No sense in dragging along the tipi and stove if I cant enjoy a fire.

Anyone use the sven saw? looks light, and easy to pack

 

[colonel00]

Website is stating unavailable to those selecting the 15 & 18 inch saws. http://sawvivor.com/

From what I understand, they are out of business. You can still find a saw here or there but replacement blades might be tough. However, as mentioned, you can fashion one fairly easily.

 

[chevy_dog]

Thanks guys! I was looking towards a folding blade, but I have a lot more choices now.

 

[mfolch]

stanly tool box saw.

x2. x5 if you count my hunting partners. We went through just about every folding and pack saw on the market and nothing matches this for durability and length of edge if you're cutting anything thicker than 4inches. We pack in for 10 day hunts and wood-burning stoves are a must. So we split a lot of wood. Cutting logs with a Sven or bow saw is a nightmare; if the trunk is at all large, you can't use 40-60% of the blade. Used a Sven for *1* night and it's never been outside since. Even my fiancée, who had never camped for a single night in her life, could tell it was useless. And it weighs almost exactly as much as a tool box saw. I've got a Stanley and I think Irwin also makes a comparable saw. They weigh a pound, cost $15 and work great, provided it's got the aggressive edge.

 

[Brandon Pattison]

Trail Blazer Sawvivor

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoo...Building-Tools-Trail-Blazer-Sawvivor-Saw.html

Works great! Available wood and bone blades stow in frame and you can buy a sheath if you want to pack the extra weight.

 

[colonel00]

Where can you still get a bone blade for a Sawvivor aside from making one?

 

[Brandon Pattison]

I got all my stuff direct. Sheath too.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Hey guys, I was cleaning out some bins of old hunting gear and ran across these Kershaw Blade traders. Honestly I've never used either of them. One I acquired in a used pack I bought off Craigslist, and the bottom one I found out on a ridge at some archers nap/bugle site, along w/ a flashlight.

Weight: ~10oz (obviously the sheath is adding a bit)



Weight: ~8oz (not bad, extra saw & knife blades add about 1/2oz each)


What do you guys think about these as a multi-function saw & knife set? Sort of a similar concept to the Havalon replaceable blade concept but with stiffer blades. Thinking I might pack one of these along and see how it does on skulling out a bull. Might do some research and see if they offer a more traditional skinner & boning shape blade. I kno they have the "Alaskan" skinning blade, but honestly it's is a bit bigger than I had in mind. Or maybe I should just take one of the Alaskan skinning blades to the belt sander and put it on a diet and shape it to my preferred tastes. Thinking I might re-work the fillet blade into a hide zipper. (Dull the primary edge and sharpen the back side starting about an inch up from the tip.)
What say you, viable option?
Hunt'nFish

 

[Violent Hippie]

I can tell you NOT to use any gerber retractable or folding saw. I have broken 3 in various areas including blades, handles, and retraction mechanism after light use only . TOTAL P.O.S. saws in my experience.

 

[JeremiahH]

Anyone else use the super light and cheap cohglan's.? They've worked pretty good for me at $10. Just gotta be cautious too keep the blade from bending when sawing quickly. Super sharp imo.

 

[cmusick]

I have used a Sven for one season and I liked it. Cuts wood just fine but it just has to be smaller stuff otherwise it takes awhile working it around. For cutting bone it does just fine. It will be in my pack for moose trips but it wont make my sheep trip. Its light, packs good, cuts well, I would recommend it but that is just my 2 cents.

 

[ChadS]

I usually go through one or two walmart specials a year, cheap and disposable

 

[Wood Trekker]

I use a Bahco Laplander folding saw. It is only 6.2oz, and works very well for me.

 

[endorice]

I use a Bahco Laplander folding saw. It is only 6.2oz, and works very well for me.

X2. My research last year landed me on the Bahco. Really nice quality saw for the price/weight. The blade cuts wood like no tomorrow, but I haven't tried it on bone yet.