Author Topic: Looking for a good back country saw (Read 14712 times)

huntnnw · « **on:** June 21, 2013, 10:05:22 AM »

Looking for ideas on a good bow saw , packable. I rather have a saw that works good over having one that's super light. Looking for a saw to cut up wood for camp. Thanks for any input.

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:26:33 AM »

I have the take apart Wyoming Bow Saw and love it. Comes with a wood and bone blade. Great all around saw. Somewhat limited on the size of log you can cut but it does a pretty good job on anything up to about 6" or so. It is 1 lb with the camo sheath, a bit more with the leather case. Super easy to get parts for from Wyoming Knife too if you ever lose a part or a blade.

SWHUNTER · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:31:16 AM »

Wyoming saw rocks!

huntnnw · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:32:14 AM »

That is one saw I have in mind.. I saw one years ago that came in a aluminum tube and worked great. I can't seem to be able to find it or the name of it

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:39:04 AM »

It' REALLY handy when you want to saw the horns off a critter so you don't have to pack out his melon.

huntnnw · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:43:07 AM »

Yeah ! Done that a few times.. Elk head is a little heavy

Tim in Wa. · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:46:38 AM »

Dandy saw in 12" or 18" http://robertsonenterprises.net/BearProofContainers/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=22&zenid=p17ss1o97b8pqbls9rk2reff25 or a sawvivor saw

CoyoteCowboy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2013, 09:18:05 PM »

i have this and it is super light... all packs into an aluminum tube.

a bit tricky to assemble the first time; but after that you know the little tips/tricks.

http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/bucksaw

ellensburgpo · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2013, 10:06:48 PM »

Wow, cool stuff on that website coyotecowboy.

huntnnw · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2013, 11:17:37 PM »

Thank you. Thats the saw

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2013, 01:14:08 PM »

i have a wyoming saw but i dont think it works that well and end up not packing it much. this year i plan to pack a 24" blade and build a bow saw when necessary

robescc · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:59:54 PM »

Quote from: CoyoteCowboy on June 22, 2013, 09:18:05 PM

i have this and it is super light... all packs into an aluminum tube.

a bit tricky to assemble the first time; but after that you know the little tips/tricks.

http://www.bestmadeco.com/products/bucksaw

I do believe that a good friend of mine invented that saw. He comes from a family of machinists and backpackers. He made a prototype that we tested a couple of years ago in the Idaho back country. We made note of the corrections but I never got to see the final piece. This one is 99% identical.

Bullkllr · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:03:51 PM »

Quote from: fillthefreezer on June 24, 2013, 01:14:08 PM

i have a wyoming saw but i dont think it works that well and end up not packing it much. this year i plan to pack a 24" blade and build a bow saw when necessary

Doesn't the frame get in the way with those saws?

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:25:18 PM »

Quote from: ellensburgpo on June 22, 2013, 10:06:48 PM

Wow, cool stuff on that website coyotecowboy.

$185 for a camp chair? And anyone could make that saw with a little time in the shop.

I prefer just a standard bow saw, 21" is just fine. Match the blade to the wood you expect to cut. http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/products.asp?dept=650 has green wood and dry wood blades with different pitch teeth.

For a back pack saw, I go even smaller though. My buddy has The Gerber Myth and it has proven to be a good all around saw. http://www.opticsplanet.com/gerber-myth-folding-saw.html Although I don't have that one, I have an old no-name brand folding saw that only cuts on the pull stroke. -No chance of bending the blade. -Something to think of. It is fine on rounds to 3". I also have an older model Kirshaw blade kit with saw. Cuts on pull stroke. It's been good on wood or bone but I wish it had a finer tooth blade. I think I'd like this blade better. http://www.opticsplanet.com/kershaw-1098k-alaskan-blade-trader-knife-w-polymer-handle-1098ak.html

-Steve

huntnnw · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:34:06 PM »

thanks...this saw will mostly be used to cut up wood to have a fire at night

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2013, 11:05:26 PM »

Backpacking or?

I seldom use my saw for wood. I carry a Puma Hunter knife and the backside is a pretty good hatchet for small stuff.

-Steve

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2013, 07:38:25 AM »

Quote from: Bullkllr on June 24, 2013, 10:03:51 PM

Doesn't the frame get in the way with those saws?

yes, its too short to be very effective. the 20"? would work alot better but its damn heavy. like i said, im going to pack like a 24" blade and build the rest out of wood

Huntboy · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:13:16 AM »

Quote from: SWHUNTER on June 21, 2013, 10:31:16 AM

Wyoming saw rocks!

quadrafire · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:26:25 AM »

Quote from: NRA4LIFE on June 21, 2013, 10:26:33 AM

I have the take apart Wyoming Bow Saw and love it. Comes with a wood and bone blade. Great all around saw. Somewhat limited on the size of log you can cut but it does a pretty good job on anything up to about 6" or so. It is 1 lb with the camo sheath, a bit more with the leather case. Super easy to get parts for from Wyoming Knife too if you ever lose a part or a blade.

I have this saw and keep it under the backseat of my truck. Have had to use it to clear downed trees on some backroads on occasion. Easy to throw in the pack, doesn't take up much space.

Buckmark · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2013, 08:36:52 AM »

$185 for a camp chair?
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Must come with the massage feature...

MLHSN · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:23:01 PM »

Good thread. What diameter of log/branch can you reasonably cut with a wyoming saw?

fillthefreezer · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:34:16 PM »

Quote from: MLHSN on June 25, 2013, 12:23:01 PM

Good thread. What diameter of log/branch can you reasonably cut with a wyoming saw?

lotta people on here seem to really like theirs so im guessing 8-10in haha
id say 3"

GoldTip · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2013, 12:43:46 PM »

I have the saw that CoyoteCowboy posted and for wood it is a very good bow saw. It easily fits in a pack and takes little to no room. My only problem is it does rattle a bit in your pack and is a bit big for simply cutting up an elk/deer head. For OP's stated use of wood cutting I believe it would work better than the Wyoming saw, which I also have and prefer for use on animals.

CoyoteCowboy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 27, 2013, 08:26:08 PM »

bestmade stuff is spendy; and usually you can find a similar (non-branded) alternate.

i haven't used it on bone; just wood. around the yard a use a bow-saw but bring the bestmade one into the woods.

smartazz171 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:37:44 PM »

Always carry this with me because its small and works well. this guy reviewed it....http://youtu.be/uwa2iv7tEtI also it's cheap and tons of companies make them. mine coils into a tin slightly larger then a can of chew

wadu1 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:55:44 PM »

Quote from: SWHUNTER on June 21, 2013, 10:31:16 AM

Wyoming saw rocks!

Been using one for more than 25 years why switch?

Jake T · « **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:07:35 AM »

730 dollars for steak knives?

TheHunt · « **Reply #27 on:** September 13, 2013, 06:35:53 PM »

My buddy has this one and he really likes it.

http://www.amazon.com/SVEN-SAW-Sven-Saw-21/dp/B002J900EQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_4

Eli346 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 13, 2013, 08:59:37 PM »

I've tried a bunch of different saws but always went back to the Wyoming Saw. It's dependable, sturdy, convenient to carry and it always works great!

KFhunter · « **Reply #29 on:** September 13, 2013, 09:11:53 PM »

Quote from: Eli346 on September 13, 2013, 08:59:37 PM

I've tried a bunch of different saws but always went back to the Wyoming Saw. It's dependable, sturdy, convenient to carry and it always works great!

just picked up the 14" one after I lost my smaller one, love em

wouldn't want it for a firewood saw though

bowpredator · « **Reply #30 on:** September 13, 2013, 10:20:00 PM »

Kershaw makes a pretty good light weight pack saw. It's like a Wyoming pack saw but folds and stores within its self comes with 2 blades. I have both but take this Kershaw on pack in hunts.

iflyils · « **Reply #31 on:** March 10, 2014, 09:23:41 AM »

sven saw is awesome!!!!!

boomstick · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2014, 11:48:24 AM »

The Wyoming saw is awesome small one for game large one for wood

Westside88 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:58:07 PM »

The Wyoming is a good saw. You can use the smaller versions blades by taking sections out of the frame if you want. I only use the full size blade both for bone or wood. I learned the hard way if you break it down for packing make sure to tighten the wing nut so you don't lose it. I carry a spare in my pack now. It made quartering an elk a little tough by having to tie and twist parachute cord to hold the blade, but it worked

Capt. Rob · « **Reply #34 on:** March 15, 2014, 04:36:46 PM »

How much lighter is the Kershaw than the folding Gerber bone/wood saw? I have a Wyoming saw but always carry the Gerber due to its light weight. Its not very good for logs, but neither is my small Wyoming saw.

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #35 on:** March 15, 2014, 05:41:37 PM »

Has anyone used one of these?

Ultimate Survival Technologies SaberCut Saw

http://www.rei.com/product/775079/ultimate-survival-technologies-sabercut-saw

-Steve

Salmo · « **Reply #36 on:** March 21, 2014, 09:10:04 PM »

Quote from: huntnnw on June 21, 2013, 10:05:22 AM

Looking for ideas on a good bow saw , packable. I rather have a saw that works good over having one that's super light. Looking for a saw to cut up wood for camp. Thanks for any input.

Wyo saw will never fail you but has weight.

Gerbers and the like suck as far as dependability...

Expedition Scout · « **Reply #37 on:** March 22, 2014, 07:04:54 AM »

Quote from: JackOfAllTrades on March 15, 2014, 05:41:37 PM

Has anyone used one of these?

Ultimate Survival Technologies SaberCut Saw

http://www.rei.com/product/775079/ultimate-survival-technologies-sabercut-saw

-Steve

Not that particular product, but I've used a very similar product a lot. They require time and a strong back to get through anything big (4 inches) or more. They aren't too bad for small stuff, but expect sore back and arms. This is more of the emergency saw that you hope to never have to use rather than a saw you like to use every day.

I carry a Wyoming saw

Tbob · « **Reply #38 on:** April 14, 2014, 07:02:40 PM »

I've used a Sven saw for about 10 years now and it's amazing!! Picked it up at Rei for like 35 bux..

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