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Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch
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Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch

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

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

Frame is made in USA; blade is made in Denmark from Swedish steel.

Imported.

Item 404040

Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch Specs

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Description

Weight15 ounces
Length of blade(s)15 inches

Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch Customer Reviews

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Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch
 
4.8

(based on 16 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (12)
  • Easy to use (12)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Comfortable grip (7)
  • Easy to clean (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds (12)
    • Rugged camping (10)
    • Survival (10)
    • All around tool (8)
    • Great gift (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (11), Casual adventurer (5)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist (7), Comfort driven (3)

    Reviewed by 16 customers

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    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    15 Years and still cutting!

    By Nordie

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy to clean
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Packable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • All around tool
      • Backpacking
      • Christmas Trees
      • Great gift
      • Mtn Biking Trail Work

      Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

      I purchase my saw back at EMS in NH at least 15 years ago. Granted, it isn't used every day, but I was just now looking to replace the blade. This saw rocks! Folds up to nothing, good to have in the vehicle, for hiking, trail work, and it even goes on our annual Christmas Tree harvest!

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A must have

      By T Bone

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • All around tool
        • Backpacking
        • Campgrounds
        • Great gift
        • Hunting
        • Rugged Camping
        • Survival

        Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

        Very sharp, be careful! Make sure that the blade is seated down in the slots properly before tightening it. Tighten down good for a rigid saw. This baby cuts through wood like butter.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        This saw will save your bacon!

        By Eddiebeanle

        from Cornelius, OR

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Packs Nicely
        • Sharp Blade

        Cons

        • Sharp Blade

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Road Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

        I don't go 4-wheeling or camping without one of these in my gear. I've used it several times to cut 'corduroys' when my car was stuck in the back woods. If I'm going into the back country this saw goes with me! It packs light, but un-folds into a very sturdy and sharp, watch the fingers, saw that quickly eats through wood to create fire wood, or removed fallen trees from the road.

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Greatest backpack saw ever

        By OutdoorObcessed

        from Illinois

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • Campgrounds
          • Survival

          Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

          My father got one of these decades ago, and the design hasnt changed a bit (when you get it right the first time...). folds down to a compact tube, but strong when assembled. I have had this for a few years now, and not had to replace the blade yet. Only downside is that the edges of the blade bar are a bit sharp, and have torn through one of my bags when packed improperly (I know, my fault, but still worth mentioning). Still, would buy another one in a heartbeat

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          I finally found it!

          By happycamper2007

          from Eugene, OR

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

            Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

            This saw is perfect for both back country and car camping. This sturdy little saw can easily cut through a 6" log but can still fold into a backpack safe unit. I looked everywhere for such a saw and was delighted to finally find it [...]

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Awesome - like a hot knife through butte

            By Vinny from Minnesota

            from Northern Minnesota

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Sharp Blade

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • River Trips
              • Wilderness Canoe Trip

              Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

              Great camp saw, packs really light and compact, takes 10 seconds to assemble and goes through thigh thick branches.

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Perfect camping saw!

              By DaveKarn

              from Fairfax, VA

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Slightly hard to assemble

              Best Uses

              • All around tool
              • Campgrounds
              • Great gift
              • Rugged Camping
              • Survival

              Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

              If you're looking for the perfect camping saw, look no further!

              This is lightweight, compact and works extremely well! The only (slight) drawback is it can be a little difficult to assemble but after doing it a few times you get the hang of it.

              This easily cut through 6 - 8 inch SOLID red oak in seconds and with little effort.

              Two words: BUY IT!

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

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              A real workhorse of a saw

              By bikenraider99

              from Houston, TX (ADK, NY)

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

              • Fold up Storage
              • Poor Grip

              Best Uses

              • Campgrounds
              • Great gift
              • Hunting
              • Rugged Camping

              Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

              Used this saw to cut 4- 6 to 8 inch thick logs (pine, birch) in the Adirondacks while there for a week. It made quick work of them for further splitting. The fold up/storage of the saw seemed a bit awkward or counter intuitive to me; and the recommended hand grip placement seemed uncomfortable. It has been a very good tool in the pack despite those drawbacks.

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

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              A must for all backcountry pyromaniacs

              By Western Omelet

              from Livonia, MI

              About Me Casual Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Easy to Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Campgrounds
                • Rugged Camping

                Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

                My friends and I enjoy relaxing by a good backcountry campfire after a long day of hiking. The problem before this saw was, we had to keep feeding small sticks into our fires in order to keep them burning. This is not very relaxing.

                I added the Sven saw to my backpacking arsenal this year to remedy the situation and I could not be happier. The saw packs rather small and assembles in under 30 seconds once you get the hang of it. The handle location looks dangerous--until you begin to use it and realize how perfectly balanced it is. This saw cuts through 5" thick logs in a snap. We'll never have a wimpy backcountry campfire again.

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

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                You don't even need upper body strength!

                By TwoTireDoc

                from Minnesota

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Easy to clean
                • Easy to Use
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • All around tool

                  Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

                  I looked at numerous saws trying to figure out which I would be able to use when my upper body is not my strongest area. I'm not a wimp, but I knew I couldn't handle some of those bigger saws. Anyway, it was light, easy to use, easy to set up and put away, and cut through wood like it was nothing. After the first time I used it, I turned around to see my campmates sitting there with their mouths hung open at how quick and easy I cut the wood. We'll use this one for both car camping and backpacking!

                  • Gift:
                  • No

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