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#152560 - 10/20/08 10:08 PM A good folding saw?
TeacherRO Offline
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Registered: 03/11/05
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And recommendations for a good folding saw? I'm thinking the kind that is 12" ( 33 cm) or less and that the blade folds into the handle.

Teacher

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#152565 - 10/20/08 10:39 PM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: TeacherRO]
Dan_McI Offline
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Registered: 12/10/07
Posts: 844
Loc: NYC
I've got one of these, and it has worked pretty well.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1278989

The price seems high, but I also did not buy the one I have.

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#152574 - 10/20/08 11:20 PM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: Dan_McI]
Lono Offline
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Registered: 10/19/06
Posts: 1013
Loc: Pacific NW, USA
Sturdy old Sven saw, 20-30 years and running strong.

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#152578 - 10/20/08 11:44 PM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: Lono]
Hikin_Jim Offline
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I haven't done field testing or anything, but the Bahco Laplander has been given high marks from many: http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=420

Doug has some thoughts about saws here: http://www.equipped.org/devices24.htm
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#152585 - 10/21/08 12:14 AM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: Hikin_Jim]
yelp Offline
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Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim
I haven't done field testing or anything, but the Bahco Laplander has been given high marks from many: http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/Detail?no=420


I've used a Laplander on a daily basis (when on a field project in appropriate terrain) and would be hard pressed to switch over to anything else. It just keeps hacking away while others' saws have turned to scrap.
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#152588 - 10/21/08 12:40 AM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: yelp]
fooman Offline
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Registered: 05/15/08
Posts: 80
The Gerber Gator folding saw has gotten me out a jam a few times.
http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-Gator-Exchange-A-Blade-Saw-6036.htm

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#152600 - 10/21/08 02:06 AM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: fooman]
BobS Offline
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Registered: 02/08/08
Posts: 924
Loc: Toledo Ohio
It’s probably not as important who makes the saw you have as it is that you have one with you.
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#152608 - 10/21/08 03:27 AM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: BobS]
Todd W Offline
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Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
The gerber and like are nice saws.. many brands many work well.
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#152625 - 10/21/08 07:51 AM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: TeacherRO]
Leigh_Ratcliffe Offline
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Registered: 03/31/06
Posts: 1355
Loc: United Kingdom.
Either a Laplander or:

A Silky Saw. They are the saw of choice amongst tree surgeons.

http://www.camping-gear-outlet.com/camping-gear-65147.html
Model shown is a 170.



Usual disclaimer re link.
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#152645 - 10/21/08 12:37 PM Re: A good folding saw? [Re: TeacherRO]
ponder Offline
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Registered: 12/18/06
Posts: 367
Loc: American Redoubt
What do you want to cut?

Green wood?
Dry hard wood?
Meat & bone?

For each there would be a different answer. If you want to have one in your pack that will do all of the tasks quite well, I prefer the Bahco Laplander.

In picking a folder, the ruggedness of the hinge is my biggest concern.

The lanyard hole and a 550 cord to your pack is probably the absolute most important accessory.
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