Camping and Survival Saws - iKnife Collector2024-03-28T23:01:09Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/camping-and-survival-saws?groupUrl=themodernsurvivalist&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A118297&groupId=3181080%3AGroup%3A9694&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a Corona 10" folding s…tag:iknifecollector.com,2015-12-09:3181080:Comment:13772052015-12-09T01:14:48.476ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>I have a Corona 10" folding saw and love it so far. I watched several reviews before deciding on this one. I believe I made a good choice. It was easy to find also. I picked it up at Lowes for $20.</p>
<p>I have a Corona 10" folding saw and love it so far. I watched several reviews before deciding on this one. I believe I made a good choice. It was easy to find also. I picked it up at Lowes for $20.</p> does any body know of a good…tag:iknifecollector.com,2011-07-12:3181080:Comment:3800492011-07-12T02:35:58.565Zstephen tungatehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/stephentungate
does any body know of a good combo saw and axe is there any thing i can use not on ly to chop but be able to but some what of a smooth cut for building.thanks.....
does any body know of a good combo saw and axe is there any thing i can use not on ly to chop but be able to but some what of a smooth cut for building.thanks..... Bob Miskovic said:With thes…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-11-09:3181080:Comment:1521322010-11-09T05:47:11.089ZTerry Waldelehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TerryLWaldele
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<cite>Bob Miskovic said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/camping-and-survival-saws?groupUrl=themodernsurvivalist&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A152127&xg_source=msg_com_forum#3181080Comment152127"><div>With these wire saws how robust are they? they seem very thin. on one of those 'survivorman' episodes the presenter (can't remember his name) tries one out and it breaks immediateley. he ends up using the remains as snares.</div>
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<cite>Bob Miskovic said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/camping-and-survival-saws?groupUrl=themodernsurvivalist&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A152127&xg_source=msg_com_forum#3181080Comment152127"><div>With these wire saws how robust are they? they seem very thin. on one of those 'survivorman' episodes the presenter (can't remember his name) tries one out and it breaks immediateley. he ends up using the remains as snares.</div>
</blockquote> With these wire saws how robu…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-11-09:3181080:Comment:1521272010-11-09T05:37:05.227ZBob Miskovichttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BobMiskovic
With these wire saws how robust are they? they seem very thin. on one of those 'survivorman' episodes the presenter (can't remember his name) tries one out and it breaks immediateley. he ends up using the remains as snares.
With these wire saws how robust are they? they seem very thin. on one of those 'survivorman' episodes the presenter (can't remember his name) tries one out and it breaks immediateley. he ends up using the remains as snares. Kage,
Your advice about using…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-10-16:3181080:Comment:1438212010-10-16T06:19:58.917ZTerry Waldelehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TerryLWaldele
Kage,<br />
Your advice about using wire saws is outstanding, especially the buck saw method. Thanks for sharing!!!
Kage,<br />
Your advice about using wire saws is outstanding, especially the buck saw method. Thanks for sharing!!! The problem with using sticks…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-10-15:3181080:Comment:1436472010-10-15T13:02:27.481Zkagehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/kage
The problem with using sticks in this fashion is that one needs the appropriate girth of stick to fit within the fixed rings. Such a size might not be readily available, or will have to be whittled down from thicker pieces, which could be time consuming. Once whittled down, one might probably want to keep the sticks with them, thus tacking up space upon one's self. A better option would be to use <i>Paracord</i> looped upon the rings. Any size of sticks could then be attached/looped to the…
The problem with using sticks in this fashion is that one needs the appropriate girth of stick to fit within the fixed rings. Such a size might not be readily available, or will have to be whittled down from thicker pieces, which could be time consuming. Once whittled down, one might probably want to keep the sticks with them, thus tacking up space upon one's self. A better option would be to use <i>Paracord</i> looped upon the rings. Any size of sticks could then be attached/looped to the <i>Paracord</i>. Additionally, longer lengths of <i>Paracord</i> could be attached to the rings in order to facilitate the cutting of high placed branches. One note when using a wire saw, the angle that one holds the rings must be sufficiently wide, so that the wire saw does not bind into the wood/material. One needs to hold the rings at a distance just slightly more wider than shoulder width, and the motion one uses should be akin to that of using ski/walking poles, while incorporating the torso in a side-to-side movement... <i>ya gotta git yer back in ta it.</i> ;)<br/>
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By far, the most effect way to use a wire saw in the bush, is as a Buck Saw. Simply find a stick (preferably green wood and one that has a slight curve to it) that is slightly longer than the length of the unfolded wire saw, and cut a notch into each end of the stick. Then insert one end of the saw blade/line into the notch so that the split-ring is butted up against the notch, and bend the stick gently and insert the other end of the saw blade/line in the same fashion into the notch at the other end of the stick. You will now have a Bush Buck Saw, which can be used as one would normally use a Buck Saw.<br/>
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There are various types of wire saws that come with handles and/or gripping attachments, but I find the split-ring style to be far more compact and versatile, imo.<br/>
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<cite>Terry Waldele said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/camping-and-survival-saws?groupUrl=themodernsurvivalist&page=1&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A143645&x=1#3181080Comment143645"><div>This is probably very obvious to everybody else, but no one ever instructed me in the proper way to use a wire saw, so it took me a while to figure this out myself: The rings on each end of a wire saw could be slipped over a finger on each hand, but anyone doing this would quickly get blisters on the ring fingers. A less painful and more efficient way to use the rings would be to cut a stick about 6-inches long for each ring, with the pegs matching the rings' diameters if they're different. Then, slip each ring half way onto each peg to serve as a handle like the one on a pull rope for a small gas engine. Then, use the handles to pull the wire back and forth to cut through a pole or whatever. If this was too obvious to everybody else, my bad!</div>
</blockquote> This is probably very obvious…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-10-15:3181080:Comment:1436452010-10-15T07:53:10.960ZTerry Waldelehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/TerryLWaldele
This is probably very obvious to everybody else, but no one ever instructed me in the proper way to use a wire saw, so it took me a while to figure this out myself: The rings on each end of a wire saw could be slipped over a finger on each hand, but anyone doing this would quickly get blisters on the ring fingers. A less painful and more efficient way to use the rings would be to cut a stick about 6-inches long for each ring, with the pegs matching the rings' diameters if they're different.…
This is probably very obvious to everybody else, but no one ever instructed me in the proper way to use a wire saw, so it took me a while to figure this out myself: The rings on each end of a wire saw could be slipped over a finger on each hand, but anyone doing this would quickly get blisters on the ring fingers. A less painful and more efficient way to use the rings would be to cut a stick about 6-inches long for each ring, with the pegs matching the rings' diameters if they're different. Then, slip each ring half way onto each peg to serve as a handle like the one on a pull rope for a small gas engine. Then, use the handles to pull the wire back and forth to cut through a pole or whatever. If this was too obvious to everybody else, my bad! On the sheaths of my Cold Ste…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-10-15:3181080:Comment:1435952010-10-15T01:49:38.223Zkagehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/kage
On the sheaths of my <i>Cold Steel Recon Scout, SRK, and Bushman Bowie</i> I keep a wire saw. I also keep one in my miscellaneous/survival tin and one in my EC Bag. Lightweight, flexible, and in a pinch can be used as a snare wire.<br/>
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On the sheaths of my <i>Cold Steel Recon Scout, SRK, and Bushman Bowie</i> I keep a wire saw. I also keep one in my miscellaneous/survival tin and one in my EC Bag. Lightweight, flexible, and in a pinch can be used as a snare wire.<br/>
<p style="text-align:left"><img src="http://images.outdoorpros.com/images/prod/5/Proforce-Equipment-71010-rw-9204-6601.jpg"/></p> I use one of the Gerber foldi…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-10-14:3181080:Comment:1435802010-10-14T23:28:43.568ZPhil Stevenshttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/PhilStevens
I use one of the Gerber folding saws when I'm deer hunting, particularly if I'm hunting from a tree stand. I have found it is a great help in removing a limb that is blocking my view or would potentially disrupt a shot. It is good for sawing small branches up to about 3 1/2 inches in diameter or so. It is a handly tool for both hunting and camping and is not so heavy or bulky as to be a problem bringing along on an outdoor adventure.<br />
I would not want to cut a cord of wood with it but it would…
I use one of the Gerber folding saws when I'm deer hunting, particularly if I'm hunting from a tree stand. I have found it is a great help in removing a limb that is blocking my view or would potentially disrupt a shot. It is good for sawing small branches up to about 3 1/2 inches in diameter or so. It is a handly tool for both hunting and camping and is not so heavy or bulky as to be a problem bringing along on an outdoor adventure.<br />
I would not want to cut a cord of wood with it but it would be very adequate for cuting up enough wood to make a fire. Nice picture I bet that was a…tag:iknifecollector.com,2010-07-06:3181080:Comment:1182972010-07-06T17:31:22.556ZBenhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/BenStoner
Nice picture I bet that was a fun trip. Yea I usually went with much cheaper tents before I started backpacking where weight and size mean everything. Still think it is nuts how much some tents cost lol.
Nice picture I bet that was a fun trip. Yea I usually went with much cheaper tents before I started backpacking where weight and size mean everything. Still think it is nuts how much some tents cost lol.