folding saw vs ax(Tomahawk)

[kurodrago]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-i3pFPhs9o&feature=channel_page

The are both wonderful tolls but with a few differences!
I want to talk about this because is couple of months that on the net there is
deception goin on! Again a deception not reality.

N.1 folding saw It will give you easy cut ,straight cut,with a minimum lost of calories; so far the truth!

N.2 folding saw, OK let's talking about the life, durability?
I mean how long will take the saw before losing its cut ability?
2,4,6 months and after how you to fix the saw?

N.1 small ax or Tomahawk It takes muscle and a good quantity of calories to do any job with. Definitively it will not cut straight. And Definitively is more slow cutting than a saw!

N.2small ax or Tomahawk OK let's talking about the life, durability?
The so-called experts the all agree that life of (small ax or Tomahawk) is approximately 250 to 400 years!
How nany lifes you need before see a small ax or Tomahawk dying?

After being castaway on a desert island you think that a saw will　bring　a answered your desires?!

[wildjim]

I have wondered about which saw, saw size and saw type to get. I have a Buck folding saw and a cheap folding frame saw. I haven't used either as the machete and small axe are getting the job done (fire wood) while camping. Right now I would rely on my Cold Steel Kukri machete above all I currently have.

Good practical video.

He should consider some hydrocortisone for that itch on his pinky finger ; )

Thank You. . .

[kurodrago]

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I think this would be my choice if I were the Castaway.
It'll crack a coconut, cut thick stuff for shelter,breaking things+ crush things, protect me from cannibals,scratch my back, is tough like a tank, light to carry.
You can manipulate this hawk in an infinite variety and however we have a edge here;)

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And here my new folding saw. A friend my carpenter for 20 years give me a good info about it. (With his words two hours of daily use last him 6 months)
I don't know if I can prove what he said but I believe in him:D

wildjim* To get a good info about saw? Ask people you know, ask people who using saw.
however I have heard only good things about Sawvivor Folding Saw.

[Noss]

Damn that is a cool looking saw. Great video. :thumb:

[Jmd]

+1 :thumb:

[Noss]

yeah he some other fantastic videos also. He's also up for the replacement to be the new survivor man on discovery from what he said in his videos. I guess there is a contest going on or something between him and others. Interesting.

[kurodrago]

This man is wise let's note the Ax, F saw, 2 knife, and multi-tools :rockon: At 3:00 mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxOdYmmAdPE&feature=PlayList&p=C6B548202ADE36FC&index=15

[Noss]

Yeah he is. I just can't get into the axe thing. I think I'm going to like the CS trail hawk though if I can ever get out in the woods with it.

[trib trekker]

I use the pocket chain saw. Cuts through a 3" log in 10 sec with less effort than a conventional saw. Can sharpen with a small round file when needed. I've had mine 2 years and haven't sharpened it yet, but have used it many times. Super compact and light, and surprisingly sturdy. You actually could easily include it in your EDC. http://www.equipped.com/saws.htm This article comparison convinced me to acquire the pocket chainsaw also. I haven't yet done a comparison of my own.

[kurodrago]

I use the pocket chain saw. Cuts through a 3" log in 10 sec with less effort than a conventional saw. Can sharpen with a small round file when needed. I've had mine 2 years and haven't sharpened it yet, but have used it many times. Super compact and light, and surprisingly sturdy. You actually could easily include it in your EDC. http://www.equipped.com/saws.htm This article comparison convinced me to acquire the pocket chainsaw also. I haven't yet done a comparison of my own.

The pocket chain saw {was and is on my thoughts} sooner or later I have to try it anyway. I had a friend of mine who put the wax on it, I told me that works even better;)

[MonkeyBomb]

I just ordered a kershaw saw the other day. Its the same as a laplander but it was on 23 bucks including shipping. I have heard good things about it. I also carry a gerber Back Pax. I usually only use it to split the pelvis on Elk.

[kurodrago]

I just ordered a kershaw saw the other day. Its the same as a laplander but it was on 23 bucks including shipping. I have heard good things about it. I also carry a gerber Back Pax. I usually only use it to split the pelvis on Elk.

Both nice score, let us know how the perfom:thumb:

[MonkeyBomb]

Kurodrago I have had the pax for years. Its not a bad hatchet. It does the trick for spliting the pelvis on elk. Beats anything I have ever used for that. I have converted a few to carrying a small hatchet and Wyoming knife for field dressing big game. Zip, scoop, cut, split and done.

[MonkeyBomb]

They sent me the Bahco saw instead of the kershaw. Same saw but the one the sent me was higher priced and they charged me the same so no biggy.

Used the saw to cut same fatwood off and old stump. I have to say Im glad I had the saw. That was some tough stuff. Saw breezed through it pretty well. If you are in the market for a smaller folding saw the Kershaw/Bahco is worth the price. Which is fairly cheap. 17 bucks.

[kurodrago]

Congrats man, lucky. Definitely you will out cut a big knife and a small ax for sure.
Because I go in bamboo area for a walk, it give me a very good advantage.
Maybe is the only tool that don't frightens people + I don't need a justification in the face of laws.

[MonkeyBomb]

Being here I often forget about the rules being different in other countries. I spent alot of time in Okinawa and Korea. I will say they never gave us a hard time in korea but then again I was near the DMZ and we hiked around alot. We only had one problem and that was when we came on a ROK SF training excercise when we were hiking. They questioned us figured we were OK and gave us the grand tour and treated us great.

[xxo]

Those saws are great! Lightweight, low cost, precise, clean cutting, safe, easy to use and legal everywhere.