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

Item # 404040

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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.

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Item 404040

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Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch Specs

Specification

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
 
4.9

(based on 20 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (16)
  • Lightweight (16)
  • Durable (14)
  • Comfortable grip (8)
  • Easy to clean (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping (14)
    • Rugged camping (12)
    • Survival (12)
    • All around tool (8)
    • Great gift (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (13), Casual/ recreational (4), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Survivalist / minimalist (9), Comfort driven (5)

    Reviewed by 20 customers

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    (5 of 5 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

      (5 of 5 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

        (4 of 6 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.

        (4 of 4 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

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Best Saw Out There

          By Brian the Brain

          from Poconos, PA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Campgrounds
            • Rugged Camping

            Comments about Sven Folding Saw - 15-inch:

            This saw rocks, I bought it 3 years ago used it on 3 trips and the same blade is still rocking and sharp. I go with 10 guys each year in late October so a big warm fire at night is welcomed. Another hiker had the Gerber Folding Saw and the Sven saw made him say he should have left his at home. If you can afford the extra ounces in your pack, carry this saw with you and you will be happy you did.

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

            (3 of 3 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

            (3 of 3 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 [...]

              (3 of 3 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.

                (2 of 2 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

                (2 of 2 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

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