Looking for a good back country saw

[JackOfAllTrades]

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]

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]

Wyoming saw rocks!

 

[quadrafire]

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]

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

[MLHSN]

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

[fillthefreezer]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Wyoming saw rocks!

Been using one for more than 25 years why switch?

[Jake T]

730 dollars for steak knives?   

[TheHunt]

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]

 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]

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