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Title: Pocket saws?
Post by: Screaminreelz on January 12, 2015, 07:12:06 PM: Anyone have any experience with the saber cut saw? I'm looking to add a light weight saw to my elk pack for cutting the feet off and was hoping to get some ideas as to what those who do the same use.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Rainier10 on January 12, 2015, 07:24:18 PM: I cut the legs/feet off at the joint and don't use a saw, just cut through the skin and tendons, then break the leg off.
I did buy the outdoor edge flip and zip saw with a 3.2" blade. I use it for buck deer that I am taking part of the neck out with the cape, works great for that. If I am not taking the neck or cape I just cut the head off right behind the ears with a regular knife and twist the head off again not actually cutting the bone.

What I do like about the outdoor edge saw is it is small and lightweight, has a hook on the end to keep the saw in place during cutting and the teeth are setup to cut on the pull stroke instead of the push, keeps the blade from bending under stress of pushing.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: wadu1 on January 12, 2015, 07:29:54 PM: If you have to have a saw get a Swiss Army Victorinox "Hunter". It is the best saw out on the market, don't know how many critters it has done. I spent one fall on Strike cutting up Oak pallets to burn with the one I have. :twocents:
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: dreamunelk on January 12, 2015, 07:58:07 PM: look at the reviews and on youtube. You don't want one. As some have said knives work well. I can not remember the last time I used a saw on an elk in the field. that said I often carry a lapco saw or a small Wyoming saw.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Bullkllr on January 12, 2015, 08:06:25 PM: Nice to have a small saw for cutting off antler plate. No need to pack the whole head.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Jason on January 12, 2015, 08:26:41 PM: Look no further.. Weighs only 3oz

http://www.havalon.com/bone-saw-knife-baracuta-bone-saw-xt-115bzsw.html (http://www.havalon.com/bone-saw-knife-baracuta-bone-saw-xt-115bzsw.html)
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Buzz2401 on January 15, 2015, 06:56:00 PM: I've been using the Gerber exchange a blades for about 10 years. I just buy replacement blades. They work pretty good but they used to be alot better before they started making them in China. The blades are good for about three elk then its time to replace. They also come with a wood blade that cuts through small 4-6 inch trees pretty quick. The only downside beside being made in china now is that you have to be careful not to torque the blade or it will snap.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Screaminreelz on January 16, 2015, 11:50:21 AM: Good feedback I appreciate it. I was just curious if and what everyones method is. I like the idea of the Sven saw just to have but i'm thinking it would be easier just to read up on how to remove them at the knee but then again to have a good saw that will take the skull cap off isn't a bad idea either.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on January 16, 2015, 04:52:26 PM: Quote from: Jason on January 12, 2015, 08:26:41 PM
Look no further.. Weighs only 3oz

http://www.havalon.com/bone-saw-knife-baracuta-bone-saw-xt-115bzsw.html (http://www.havalon.com/bone-saw-knife-baracuta-bone-saw-xt-115bzsw.html)

I agree 100% with this saw. Cabelas has a combo package out for the havalon baracuta that comes with two saw blades a fillet blade and a boning blade. It's a great package and the saw does wonders on those critters. Very light and small comes with a case for your extra blades and havalon knife. I think everyone needs this tool.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: Old Man Yager on January 26, 2015, 03:59:32 PM: I have one of the Outdoor edge saws, compact, and cuts wood and bone great so far. Had it for about 4 years now.
Title: Re: Pocket saws?
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 26, 2015, 04:48:42 PM: A saw is a very important tool while afield. I've used them for removing skull plates, brush, limbs and small trees to assist with processing game or moving wedged animals against small trees, and preparing a camp site and of course firewood. In an emergency situation (i.e., weather exposure and unexpected overnighters in the field - shelter and firewood) a saw will be one of your top valued tools.

As stated above, a knife is all that is needed to take the legs off at the knees and elbows and can be done in a couple seconds. A skill all big game hunter should learn.

I carry the Silky Pocketboy. I also have a Bahco Laplander and Wyoming saw which I no longer pack, Pocketboy is better. Additionally, I use a Silky Bigboy for pre-hunt wood/camp preparations. Oh, I've had the Gerber saw and the knife saw styles too, there are much better options. Stay away from the saber cut saw and any saw that make the shape of a triangle.

Good luck and buy a saw for your pack.