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Bow saw or other for small firewood chores?
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Off-Road Ranger I
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Another vote for the Silky Big Boy. The thing is ridiculously good, worth every penny.
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I live by the old adage that “one is none and two is one.” I carry a chainsaw, forestry ax, hatchet, Sven Saw and a Silky 330. Each serves its own purpose.
Sometimes a chainsaw is needed. Other times I like to swing an ax. I use the hatchet for hunting, backpacking and around camp. Hand saws for kindling and tinder. I needed a chainsaw this day.
Sometimes a chainsaw is needed. Other times I like to swing an ax. I use the hatchet for hunting, backpacking and around camp. Hand saws for kindling and tinder. I needed a chainsaw this day.
Explorer I
Ive been using the 21" Sven saw for almost a year now. it folds up to be really compact and the blade is completely covered. its easy to deploy and use. on of the issues i was having with silkys ive used in the past was that since its only supported on one side one wrong stroke can break the blade. its not nearly as much of an issue with this saw.
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Sven Folding Saw - 21" | REI Co-op
With a time-tested, all-metal design built to last for decades, the Sven-Saw 21 in. folding saw is ideal for camping, scouting, canoeing, backpacking, hunting, doing yardwork and more.
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I use a sven saw and an Ontario Rat 7 knife. for light firewood duty. Gotta go with something larger if you're going to deal with processing logs.
I dislike the sven saw on larger pieces due to the geomemtry over the blade, but it does cut fast. A folding saw will be much more comfortable to use.
I dislike the sven saw on larger pieces due to the geomemtry over the blade, but it does cut fast. A folding saw will be much more comfortable to use.
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Going into the woods in NM I take my Husqvarna chainsaw, but otherwise my Feskar 30" ax and SOG 12" folding saw (Silky clone) for most camp duties.
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Another vote for the Silky Bigboy Pro. Easily stows, cuts silly fast, and it has no depth of cut restrictions like a bow saw. It’s a game changer if you’ve never used one. Great on the trail and I even take it to the tree farm every December. 
Big boy for easy stuff Dewalt electric chainsaw for bigger stuff. If I have my trailer and will be away from others then things get western and I will break out the Sthil MS362.
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I carry a Woodmans Pal. Im a big fan of multi use tools that really work, and this is one. They are a bit expensive but really worth it.
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I am a huge fan of the Bob Dustrude Bucksaw for lighter (and not so light) cutting at camp. The saw has replaceable blades you can pick up anywhere, is extremely light weight, made in USA for those that care, and comes in different lengths to fit your need.
www.frostriver.com
I see someone copied it and Duluth Pack is selling these
www.duluthpack.com
Looks like this one is also made in USA
Bob Dustrude Quick Buck Saw
These saws are about the best around! Quick, lightweight, strong, reliable, and made right here in Minnesota, the Bob Dustrude Quick Buck Saw is a tool that’s a pleasure to work with.
www.frostriver.com
I see someone copied it and Duluth Pack is selling these
Spring Creek Tuff Camp Saw
Check out the deal on Spring Creek Tuff Camp Saw at Duluth Pack
www.duluthpack.com
Looks like this one is also made in USA
Member III
I've had a Sven saw since my dad used to carry one when we went camping back in the old days. Works great for smaller stuff, firewood, etc. Thinking of getting an electric chain saw for bigger stuff, though.
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I just picked up a Silky BigBoy 2000 yesterday and tested it out today on some unprocessed limbs that have been drying/seasoning outside for some time. I was amazing at how quick work it made of a few limbs for firewood for an Overlanding clinic I am teaching tomorrow. Thanks to you all for the suggestion. With my axe and this saw, I can process wood more easily on the trail.
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I have a small size Sven saw. It's very compact to store and awesome to use.
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Kinda depends where I plan to go, I always carry a Fisker's axe on my roof rack, I have a couple small folding saws inside the jeep or in a pack, a 20 inch machete is also always on board but if I am going deep into the bush, I will carry my old Stihl 027 which is not a huge saw but perfect for camp wood, Blue Ridge Overland used to, perhaps they still do, make a nice tie down strap harness for the hard plastic Stihl orange case that hold it nice and tight on my roof rack.
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I carry a Silky Zubat 300 as well as my other saws. Great piece of kit.
