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Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21":
Any saw cuts by the back and forth action of the teeth, the only pressure down should be just enough to keep the teeth in contact with the work. It might seem that it will cut better by pushing down but that will result only in a bent blade. The danger of loss of the wing-nut can be helped by magatizing the nut. Even if you fumble it putting on or off the nut will 'stick' to it's bolt. When I need to replace the blade I will change out that compression pin with a nut and bolt. I know how to use an axe but in the woods it is so much safer to cut firewood with this fine saw.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21":
I got this saw as a gift about a decade ago. It still retains the original blade and has been through many a log in backcountry and back yard. If you have ever looked for a dry bit of dead wood after a rain storm you know that it is not on the ground. Many times have I gone up a dead tree and come back to camp with PLENTY of wood thanks to this saw. The less effort you put into cutting the faster this sucker goes. I consider myself a minimalist, saving any ounce that is not necessary and this is one pound that I will not go without. I guess my only gripe would be that the little wing nut likes to get lost in leaves if you drop it. I drilled a little hole and put a little piece of string in one side of my wing nut so I can't loose it again. Awesome product.
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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!
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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.
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Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21":
This is a great design- I have had this saw for 10 years. I love how the blade is protected inside the sleeve when not in use. I would recommend this saw to anyone who camps a lot and needs a light weight way to cut fire wood.
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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.
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Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 21":
I purchased this product with my REI dividend a few months ago and finally got around to testing it out this past weekend. Seeing an uprooted tree stump that was on its way to recycling for firewood, I decided to give the saw a shot. I have almost no experience with saws, and my brother-in-law and I got through an 8½" diameter log in about 10 minutes.
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