REI.com
  • Online: www.REI.com
  • URL for this product:
  • From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
  • Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
  • International — Call 1-253-891-2500
  • Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.
Sven Folding Saw - 21''
zoomZoom image

Sven Folding Saw - 21''

Item # 404013

$28.95

Item qualifies for annual
REI Member Refund (typically 10%)

1.

2. Qty

3.

Product Rating
Share It
Email this to a friend Email this to a friend
Bookmark and share Bookmark and share

This portable, compact saw is ideal for light woodcutting chores.

  • Blade folds into handle for safety during transport
  • Aluminum frame is lightweight yet strong
  • Stainless-steel blade offers durability

Imported.

Item 404013

ONLINE ONLY!

This item's hot—and it's only available online.


Sven Folding Saw - 21'' Specs

Specification

Description

Weight1 lb. 1 oz.
Length of blade(s)21 inches
Blade materialStainless steel
Handle materialAluminum

Sven Folding Saw - 21'' Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Sven Folding Saw - 21''
 
4.8

(based on 13 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (11)
  • Easy to use (10)
  • Durable (8)
  • Comfortable grip (7)
  • Easy to clean (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (9)
    • Rugged camping (8)
    • Survival (6)
    • Great gift (4)
    • Backcountry camping (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (4)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (5), Minimalist (4)

    Reviewed by 13 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-10

    Back to top

    Previous | Next »

    Apr

    2

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I call it jaws

    ByMcJoeDonald

    from Michigan

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Heat Treated Blade
    • Lightweight
    • Sharp Blade
    • Stays sharp

    Cons

    • Changing blade
    • Long

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Day Trips
    • River Trips
    • Road Trips
    • Survival

    Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

    Very light, minimal pressure/effort is required to cut quickly. I've tried several 'pocket' camping/survival saws, including folding saws, pocket chain saws, wire saws, and so far this is my favorite. I consider it superior because of how little energy it takes to get it to cut well. The pocket chainsaws cut good, but man are you burnt out after a 6" log... not good to get burnt out in the back country. My only concern would be changing the blade... it is held into the silver arm by a friction/roll pin... might be a pain to change. Will be buying the 15" as well.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

    Was this review helpful? Yes / No

     - You may also flag this review

    Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

    Jan

    14

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    LOVE this SAW!

    ByVlad1

    from CT

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable
    • Easy to clean
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Multi-function

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Rugged Camping
      • Survival

      Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

      Absolutely love this saw. Easy to use, lightweight, etc. Unfortunately I lost mine on the last trip but I have order a new one. This time I'm getting the 15in blade instead. A great tool!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

       - You may also flag this review

      Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

      Sep

      1

      2008

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good saw, but not very stiff

      ByBig Justin

      from Boise Idaho

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Easy to clean
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Multi-function

      Cons

      • Delicate

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Hunting
      • Rugged Camping

      Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

      I used this product while car camping. It's lightweight, doesn't need a sheath and is fairly easy to deploy. It cuts wood very quickly.

      The problem for me was that it wasn't nearly stiff enough. It tends to track to the side and the frame began bending on me. I am a big guy, 6'3" 280 pounds and I put a fair amount of force on the saw, so that might be part of it. I am returning my sven saw and trying something else. To bad, there was a lot of good stuff to say about it.

      I would recommend this to people who aren't "clydesdales"

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

       - You may also flag this review

      Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

      May

      9

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Saw

      ByTsg

      from Omaha Nebraska

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable
      • No need for a sheath
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

      • Easy to lose

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping

      Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

      My saw is now 25 years old so saying it is easy to lose shouldn't be the case but, I frequently have "almost" left it behind. I have used other saws on several occassions because of being a member in a large group. Though some saws are lighter or may cut larger diameter wood I wouldn't trade saws with them. Overall this saw is the easiest and safest to use I have found yet.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

       - You may also flag this review

      Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

      Oct

      21

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A necessary tool

      Byacrossthewest

      from Saint Paul, MN

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable
      • Packs Nicely
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

      • Bends

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds

      Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

      I love this saw. It has made it so much easier to make a decent fire wherever I go. It also fits very nicely to the side of my pack. Be careful not to bend the blade which can happen.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

       - You may also flag this review

      Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

      Sep

      25

      2009

       
      5.0

      Wouldn't go camping without it

      Bylmp111

      from Pensacola, Fl

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Rugged Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

        I've had one of these for over 10 years (with the original blade intact) and it still works great. I even used it to cut up trees in my yard after hurricane Ivan. I wish everthing I bought worked this well and lasted this long. I never go camping without it.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Was this review helpful? Yes / No

         - You may also flag this review

        Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

        Sep

        14

        2009

         
        4.0

        Great weight to usefulness ratio

        Bymarkf8

        from Bloomingdale OH

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Campgrounds
          • Great gift
          • Rugged Camping

          Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

          Anytime there's a chance to have a campfire, the 21-inch Sven saw will be in my backpack. (Unless I can get someone else to carry it for me!) I've had it along on one trip so far and truthfully I didn't get to use it much because everyone else was trying it out.

          It only weighs 1 pound and easily cuts downed timber too big to break (5-8 inch diameter.) It stores well - no extra pieces. Be careful not to over tighten the wing nut - it will bend the blade. It is extremely sharp and will easily tear through nylon and flesh.

          The simplicity of design and quality of materials for this saw indicate to me that taking minimal care of it will provide me with a useful tool for a long time to come.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Was this review helpful? Yes / No

           - You may also flag this review

          Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

          Jul

          31

          2009

           
          5.0

          Like Butter

          ByBrandon Aaskov

          from Boston, MA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Easy to clean
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds
            • Rugged Camping

            Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

            I just spent all week on the Allagash and we had three of these saws floating around, and it was a godsend. We sent our little cousins (10 and 11 years old) out into the woods to cut us down a dead tree, and then we'd lug it out and cut it up into firewood. This saw made short work of it every single night, and even the older blades still burned right through everything we needed. If building a fire is on the top of your list, do yourself a favor and snag one of these over something like the Gerber folding saw, which we also had and stayed in the bottom of a bag the entire week.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            Was this review helpful? Yes / No

             - You may also flag this review

            Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

            Jun

            29

            2009

             
            5.0

            well worth the cost/weight

            ByEgomaniacal

            from CDA ID

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking

              Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

              Worth every penny, and every ounce. I take mine backpacking. Slides into a side compartment with ease, and weighs only a pound. Handles 6-8 " logs with little difficulty. My wife has cut up enough wood for several fires as well, and says she has no problems using it. Best option for a pack saw.

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              Was this review helpful? Yes / No

               - You may also flag this review

              Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

              Mar

              19

              2009

               
              5.0

              Awesome

              ByEmbody

              from Nashville, TN

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Campgrounds
                • Great gift
                • Rugged Camping
                • Survival

                Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21'':

                Sharp and cut fast. Glad I bought it. Worth every penny.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                Was this review helpful? Yes / No

                 - You may also flag this review

                Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

                Displaying reviews 1-10

                Back to top

                Previous | Next »

                Sven Folding Saw - 21'' Related Items

                Things that work well with this item:

                Other items like this:

                You might also like:

                Join REI and Enjoy the Benefits

                Members are eligible for an annual refund on qualifying purchases. Plus, they enjoy many more benefits. Get a lifetime membership for $20.

                Add an REI membership to my order.

                How are we doing? Give us feedback on this page.

                • Shopping Cart 
                • |
                •  
                • Buy REI Gift Cards
                • REI Gift Cards
                • Fast, easy and one size fits all.
                • Buy now!
                • Join REI today!
                • REI Membership
                • REI member benefits include an annual refund (typically 10% on eligible purchases).
                • Join REI today!
                • Sign up for REI Gearmail®
                • and get 15% off selected items!
                • Store Locator
                • Locate an REI store near you.