Originally Posted By: GauchoViejo
Excuse my ignorance. What is a Swede saw? Is it a folding saw like the Bahco Laplander or something different?



As someone mentioned above, this saw has different names, Bow saw, buck saw, as well as Swede saw. The old ones had a wood frame, the new ones have a lightweight steel frame. You can see one here: http://www.toolnewz.com/HandTool_Basics/Handsaw.html
_________________________
The man got the powr but the byrd got the wyng