This is literally a chainsaw blade fixed to two handles. If you can get enough teeth into the log this thing will chew through it. The carrying case is also very rugged, the lid flap secure with a clip fastener and holds the entire saw with some extra room.
Advantages:
Compact, the whole thing is smaller than a DVD and maybe as thick as two DVD cases.
Fast - as quick as your arms move this thing spits out sawdust.
Light weight
Things to know:
You need to have a pretty consistent rhythm when you cut or you'll bind the blade in the wood.
You do "waste" some energy because the blade is so thick. It's a chainsaw blade, not a flimsy band saw.
The case has a belt loop that only attached in the up/down position. If you wanted to mount it for side access you'll need to work out some sort of adapter. Ultimate Survival Technologies SaberCut Saw (Black)
If one was to make a list off the top of their head of essential items for a camping trip, chances are a manual chain saw would not make the "cut". Although the idea of having a good saw along on a hike or camping trip would make a lot of sense to many, it may not be immediately realized that toting one along could be done so effortlessly. And be very effective at its task as well.
I own this very same Ultimate saw. I bought it more than 4 years ago and have used it many times on hiking trips. The chain on this saw is a full 24", but folds down easily into a carrying pouch that is very handy to tote along on your belt or in a backpack, and it is far superior in cutting ability to any small serrated knife or saw designed for camping. Though what the other reviewers here have mentioned as to its needing a little more evenness and concentration from you when sawing with it is very true, what is not mentioned at the time of this writing is how easily this saw becomes truly superior in its performance by enlisting the help of another to "man" the other end. Put two stout hearted folks on each end of this saw and the pair could take down an 8 inch or larger branch in a couple of minutes. Need to cut a limb far up on a tree? Tie a rope to each end and throw one end over the limb and you can take it down from down below. Trust me when I tell you that its a whole lot easier than taking down something even much smaller with a so called camp saw, or serrated hunting knife. This is a very quality made saw that has lasted and done an admirable job for me over the course of more than a dozen excursions into the wilderness here. It's a little bit more of a pain to keep sharp than a knife, but more than makes up for it with its superior use and performance. Amazons price is very reasonable and I highly recommend this saw if you are an avid, or even amateur outdoor enthusiast. It will end up being close to the top of your list from now on....
I had previously tried one of those very inexpensive pocketable wire saws and found it to be useless. This item was shown to be and demonstrated while camping. Those one actually does work. It's compact and given enough time you could cut pretty much any wood you ran across. Cutting dead branches 2-3" in diameter was no problem at all. Not cheap, but a good working saw.
This thing is indestructible, (unlike those worthless wire saws that break when you look at them) and really does cut wood. I've cut through a bunch of 8-10" logs with this, and if you've got the lungs, it'll do the cutting better than anything in its weight and bulk class that I've found.
It's maybe not the most efficient tool ever, because it's got a fat kerf compared to most other hand saws.
The bigger and more aggro you are, the more you'll enjoy this saw, I think.
My wife does not enjoy it much at all, actually. She just doesn't have the upper-body strength to run it. But then, sawing up wood (with any saw) is not really her strong suit.
I, on the other hand, really like getting my blood pumping by cutting through a big log with this thing. It's work, but I'm sure I can make cuts faster with this than with anything near its size, weight, and cost. There's no comparison between this thing and those little folding saws that are still much larger and heavier- they have little bitty teeth, and you get a little bitty stroke, so cutting takes forever. This saw spits out big chunks as long as you can keep it moving, and it cuts fast.
On the other hand, I wouldn't pick this as my saw if I was going to be cutting more than a campfire's worth of wood per day, because it's too energy-intensive. But nothing beats this saw for quickly ripping a fallen tree into useful lengths, and warming you up in the process!
Yes, my Sven Saw cuts better, but it's also an order of magnitude larger... There is no free lunch!
I carry the Sabercut, a firesteel, and a bit of good tinder in the pouch this saw came in. It's a tiny firekit that can reliably build many, many fires if need be. This saw is worth every penny and then some. Don't think about it- buy at least one, right now. If you're looking for the best value in a saw, by weight, volume, or dollars, you just found it, IMO.
Oh, do keep it oiled and don't submerse it during a rafting expedition, forget about it, and leave it damp for days, because it will rust and you will cuss. Don't ask me how I know. However, after some oiling and wire brushing, all is well. So apart from not being H1 steel, (and costing $100 that I'd gladly pay) this saw is a great tool you'll be happy to own.
Great saw but it does require cleaning and oiling so it doesn't get rusty from the tree/bush juices. Very heavy duty construction and much more reliable than the the last el cheapo "saw" which was more like a wire with abrasives embedded in it. Broke that in about 30 minutes. This is the real deal. - Outdoor Gear - Camping - Survival - Chain Saw'
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