[dougz]

I have a Fiskar hatchet..

But I'm told it'd be a good idea to have a good holding saw..

What are the best ones, according to those who have practical experience with hopefully more than one?

 

[matthiasj]

there are a bunch on ebay i was looking at 7" blade, 14" total lengh, folding saws, i think they were like $11 looked like a quality product. I will probably pick one up

 

[matthiasj]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=400014309786&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=027

 

[Yorkshire Boy]

Silky of Japan make the pocketboy range.

Or the Laplander by Bahco, from Sweden or Finland?

 

[dougz]

I was looking more to these kinds:

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/sawfolsaw.html

 

[jonesy]

I was looking more to these kinds:

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/sawfolsaw.html

that one looks pretty good

 

[BretByron]

Gerber
Gator Saw II, Nylon Sheath - $23.89

 

[dougz]

Hmm..

That Gerber looks pretty good, too..

 

[riverrat]

The Wyoming saw doesn't fold, but it packs up nice. You can wear it around your waist like a belt.

 

[trixie]

you obviously need a folding saw that costs over $100.

 

[shortcut2813]

i have a gerber gator folding saw works great

 

[Backwoods Bum]

I used the Gerber for a while. Problem is once you get too agressive and bend it a little, the blade is junk. I now use the Sawvivor. It weighs more and it isn't really folding but it is about the same size as the Gerber when collapsed and it allows two hand use (less chance of blade bending). I've only used it for about a year, but it works well so far.

 

[dougz]

Given a choice, in a survival pack, do you guys think you would really need one if you have a good hatchet?

Thoughts?

 

[Backwoods Bum]

Given a choice, in a survival pack, do you guys think you would really need one if you have a good hatchet?

Thoughts?

The only reason I don't like hatchets for packing is the weight. Some people also complain that they take longer to get through a log, though time is rarely a concern of mine.

 

[dougz]

The Fiskars one I have is really light..

The handle is hollow, but shatter resistant..

I don't plan on wasting my time and energy on any standing tree trunks (if they're deadfalls all the better, won't even have to cut them up) bigger than 8" in diameter..

 

[smcb]

i like the trailblazer made in halifax, canada. it will last a life time.

www.trailblazerproducts.com

 

[dougz]

Yup, thinking about this one, or the Wyoming..

 

[lrsu121]

http://www.svensaw.com/

I have used mine for over ten years. Discovered them while building trails with the Appalachian Trail Club.

15" $22.00
21" $24.00

Bill

 

[dougz]

Heard good things about that one, too...

Hmmm...

 

[medman]

I saw some nice looking ones at Lowe's the other day