Hand-powered chainsaw -- for emergency use
When we boondock, we sometimes come upon fallen logs blocking the forest roads (especially in the wake of the bark beetle epidemic), and I usually use a bow saw to cut them (if we can't just move them...
Forum Discussion
BarneyS wrote:
I have been using one of these folding saws for years and still have it in my toolbox. Cuts easily and stores in very little space without worrying about puncturing your skin while looking around. :)
Barney
Folding saw
I have one of these saws and they are quite sharp. Good for branches/ pruning. I bought it originally for back packing because it is so light and folds up nicely. It will cut through 6" wood if you have all day. If you want to butcher a steer, a very sharp 4"paring knife will work but a 14" sharp butcher knife will get the job done much quicker.Also, all of the regular wood saws all have handles where you have your fingers at right angle to your bade and thumb grasping the handle giving you lots of power on the cut. The opinel,s handle is more or less in line with the blade giving you less power on the cut. Just my personal experience.
Dave
