I have used a one foot long folding saw, much like a gigantic folding knife. I dont know if its sold under a different brand in the US, but here in Sweden its known as the Sandvik (manufacturer) Laplander (toolname). I used it with good results in the north of Sweden where the birches are so hard grow (and frozen) that any ax will bounce! Its not the smalest saw avaliable, but it does work pretty good!<br><br>-Has anyone tried ordinary carpenters saws in arctic conditions to both cut firewood and hard-packed snow to be used in snow-shelters?<br><br>Stefan, Sweden