Sven-Saw Folding Saw 21"
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With a time-tested, all-metal design built to last for decades, the Sven-Saw 21 in. folding saw is ideal for camping, scouting, canoeing, backpacking, hunting, doing yardwork and more.
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- Blade folds into the handle, which serves as a protective sheath for safety during transport
- Red anodized handle is visible on the ground, so you won't leave it behind
- Innovative, triangular design and aluminum construction create a rigid frame
- Fine Swedish steel blade is crafted in Sweden and made to last for 15–30 years
- Sharp blade teeth make quick work of your woodcutting chores
- The manufacturer donates 10% of profits to creating equity and protecting the environment
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View all Sven-Saw Camp Saws| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Blade Construction | Swedish steel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 21 inches |
| Closed Length | 23 inches |
| Weight | 13.7 ounces |
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Great saw wouldn't leave home without it
This is a great product. I have used it on two back country camping trips in the Smokies and it has proven itself as a part of my every weekend set-up. I would never go camping without this piece again. It only weighs one pound and costs under [$]. This is ideal for chewing through 6-8 inch logs in no time. Take advantage of all the dead and downed trees with this saw. Every since I have had it I have had more than enough fire wood to burn. Your hands might hurt a little after the first use but it much better than trying to snap branches over your knee or break them in between trees
Great weight to usefulness ratio
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.
sven 21" folding saw
I purchased this for trail clearing and firewood on backpacking trips. As yet I've only had the opportunity to use it around the house, trimming trees, cutting firewood and cutting out bushes. The blade is super sharp and makes short work of all wood. Its also cuts very straight - the blade doesn't twist due partly i think to the fact that the base is pulled into the slot in the handle while tightening. The singular downside I observed so far is due to the frame it doesn't work too well for cutting a singular branch from a clump, but then again I don't think it was ever intended for that purpose. All in all a great little saw!
It’s SHARP!!
This is a great pack tool. It is sharp as any other tool that doesn’t collapse into a narrow, lightweight powerhouse! The only reason it doesn’t rate a 5 star rating in my eyes is the fact that when collapsed it has sharp corners and the wingnut is just as damaging to lightweight pack mesh. I need a kydex sheath for the section that goes into the outer pocket.
Tried and true most reliable field tool
I have used this one same saw on over 200 campouts over the past 10 years and it has not only never failed me but continues to be my highest performing tool for harvesting firewood in the wilderness and preparing it for a campfire. The steel and treatment techniques by Sven are very durable, more than any other saw I have ever used in 40 years. It has remained sharp through allot of abuse and slices through 3-6 inch trees with ease. It takes me seconds to cut through large trees while my camping mates take many minutes and much more energy. I bring the 15" model on extended backpacking trips when I cam worried about ounces, but this 21" model is VERY lightweight in of itself. I highly recommend that you have one of these saws in your camping "toolbox".
Incredible and Efficient
I bought this a year ago for when we go to primitive cabins in the winter and need to collect wood for heat and cooking. I’ll admit I thought long and hard about getting one that folded into place like many YouTubers have. I decided to go with this saw because of simplicity and I’m so happy. My favorite part besides the aggressive and sharp blade is the fact that you can hold it bellow the blade due to the handle’s extension. This provides incredible leverage that allows you to easily cut using the entire length of the blade from end to end. If for any reason it gets difficult you can always put your second hand on the apex or top of the saw and use two hands to make short work of any job! So happy I have this and honestly can’t imagine it being any better!
STOP AND BUY THIS SAW
I was in the market for a new hatchet to go camping with when I stumbled upon this saw. We had saws similiar to this in my Boy Scouting days, but they never made the cut. I read the reviews and everyone had such great things to say I ran right out to my local REI to grab one(even though it says online only, the REI in Atlanta had one). Of course this was an excellent excuse to go camping so we ran out to Doll Mountain campground and set up shop. We had a great time except for one problem. After a 2 night trip, we were leaving the site with extra fire wood. I've never had this problem before where I was able to process more wood than I could burn in two nights. The saw cuts through wood like butter, even if you get into a knot. It is easy to use and fold up, and it weighs practically nothing. I agree with the other posts that the wingnut is easy to drop, but I think that I will magnetize it and forget about it. GO OUT AND BUY THIS SAW RIGHT NOW!!!
Probably the best folding saw made
Mine is 40+ years old. If you're in the back country and can, you can transform some flat area into a viable campsite with this saw, and have a nice fire as a bonus. I've put this saw through it's paces on both car camping and backpacking trips. Rips through modest diameter wood in seconds. After about 25 years, I sharpened the blade by hand with a Dremel. I'm planning to buy another complete saw - I'll be leaving them to my grandkids! Seriously, this is no "cheap import" - made like they used to make everything. Almost indestructible.
Super sharp, compact and great value.
So glad I bought this! Years ago I had one and used it very often until a friend borrowed it and I never got it back. Fast forward I was camping and during a windy night a tree was blown over across the road I had to exit the forest on, it was about 8" thick, using the Sven I cut through the tree in two places (to make for more manageable lengths), only took me about 30 seconds for each cut-I was impressed. Be careful, the blade is super sharp make sure you store it inside it's own handle and so slim I just put it behind the back seat in my truck for easy access.
Best Saw Ever
At first I wasn't sure about this saw. When you first tighten the wing nut on the blade you'll notice that it twists a bit. It's easy enough to straighten that out though. It cuts fast, I went through an 8" log in about five minutes. Assembling it takes a little practice, but after you do it a few times it's a breeze. The handle is comfortable to hold and barely felt any fatigue after using it. Compared to any of the saws similar to the ones that Silky makes there's no comparison. This saw is the best saw I've ever purchased.