Originally Posted By: Mark_M
Originally Posted By: Leigh_Ratcliffe
Don't bother.
... and a Swiss Army knife (with saw)


Just out of curiosity, how would the saw be useful? If push came to shove, anything I could cut with that saw I could break with my hands, across a knee, or in the crook of a tree. Or I could chop or baton it with my knife.

I always have a Leatherman tool with me, and most models I carry come with a saw. A few of the SAK's I own also have a saw. I think the only thing I've used it for is cutting off a branch to use to roast hot dogs and marshmallows. Unfortunately, I don't carry either hot dogs or marshmallows in my survival kit. smile



Have you ever tried to break an inch wide GREEN branch for a trap or fishing? I have broken the wood but never the stringy inner bark, It is NEARLY impossible (for me) to break but sawing through it is ALOT easier!! You can cut it but it is less work to saw through. just a thought!