I was in the hardware store today - working on getting items to build up my storage capabilities for food and water. While there, I checked the pruning saws. There are some nice folding saws, but all the ones I saw had very coarse teeth. I prefer to be able to make fine cuts. So I wound up going over to the hardware section and choosing a short (but strong) saw with a tapered blade and good fine teeth. For my purposes I am aiming towards urban survival. So this saw will work well for search and rescue in timber homes, and also for survival projects that involve cutting thick plastic (e.g. plastic barrels). It's still short enough to fit in my rucksack.

I did take a look at the Fiskers gear. I gotta' agree that it looks well made. I have noticed that companies that pay a lot of attention to product quality can get good things produced in China. I liked the small tomahawk made by Fiskars. Compact, and not too heavy. So I also picked up one of those - that will also be available for my pickup truck or my rucksack.

Pete #2