Backcountry saws

Tom, I think that is perfect for your intended use. I especially like the fact that the blade is not made in china I have found this to be a problem. It packs small and is only 1.5 lbs. Why havent you ordered it yet? I might get me one also.

ED,

Yes I am thinking about ordering it also. If you note on Campmor they also have a 18 in. saw. I was thinking that for our use the 24 in. would be better. They also well hold two blades!

Here is the complete list of the saws that they carry.

By the way we are up to four confirmed for the 19th work date.

I have had my eye on this for a long time now. It'll make the ultralight guys cringe hugh?

ED wrote:I have had my eye on this for a long time now. It'll make the ultralight guys cringe hugh?

One thing that you and I know is that if you are in the wilderness and you have timber to clear a good axe
is invaluable! I have a old dbl. blade axe that I have been cleaning up and sharping. Put a new handle on
it and it handles very good. Will use it at times when we need to clear timber. I just have trouble with the
handle slipping some.

Any way that looks like a good axe.

I use a sabercut saw when I carry one and I have been very impressed by it. It handles a lot more than you would expect it to and the blade is very sturdy construction (think chainsaw chain).

http://www.basegear.com/sabercutsaw.html

Just to let everyone know that I did order this saw, should have it by Monday. Will let everyone know how it goes.
Will take it on the 19th into Caney Creek when we do trail work so will probably have a chance to use it that weekend.
As far as the chainsaw type of saw I have thought about buying one and probably will in the future.

Tom, have you found a practice tree for that saw yet? How does it work? Is it sturdy?

Ed,

No I haven't had a chance to try it out. I will be bringing it Sat. for sure. I feel like it is very sturdy.
As far as how does it work I will have to just show you.

Well I tried out the saw this weekend. Even though it cut great for larger trees I kept
busting my knuckles on the tree! I also had my Fanno saw and went to that and
didn't have any more problems. The buck saw is great for the smaller stuff, it walked
right thru it but for the larger stuff, even though it will cut it, the Fanno saw is better.
Keep in mind I am talking about trail work. They make a smaller saw:

Sawvivor saw

I am thinking about sending the buck saw back and getting this one for occasional use.