I use an Estwing camper's axe (26"), an Ontario Survival Machete, and a Gerber folding saw. I'm very satisfied with all of them.
I also have a Cold Steel Latin Machete that is collecting dust. Not all that useful for the heavy brush of Canada, compared to the tools listed above.
Sounds like a good selection there CC.
I got ta say, East Wing makes good stuff. You'd have a hard time breaking it!Originally Posted by Capt.Canuck
With that marbles draw saw of mine you could build a cabin! I was turned on to that stile of saw by a guy who builds fitted wood beam and pin construction buildings. The thing is, it ways practically nothing. Ill put some pics on later.
Stephen K. Wood
does this look like it would do a good job on hard wood? http://davesgarden.com/products/market/view/1569/
I've never used one with the "smooth tooth technology" that it describes so I can't say how it performs. My folding saws work well - picked em up at Home Depot for about $10 each.
That one looks like the Gerber I have. I'm not a saw expert by any stretch, but I believe the suitability of the blade for a given would have to do with the design and dimensions of the saw blade teeth.
That site may be down. I can't seem to access it. Warman, I use the Gerber Sportsman saw and it does a great job. It's lightweight and built pretty solid for a little guy.
http://www.summitcampinggear.com/46048.html
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That's not the same model I have, but the blade appears to be pretty much the same.
Very good deal on your model here:
http://www.knivesplus.com/GB-46048-Gerber.HTML
On further investigation, make sure you get one that includes the coarse cut wood blade, as some are sold with the finer bone blade only.
This is the one that I carry. Didn't buy it here though. It's a bit heavier than some of the others (9 ounces). http://www.amazon.com/Corona-Clipper...9192215&sr=8-1
Does aney one know any thing about the Firestone Ax looks ok but looks can be deceving.
I'm not familiar with them. I noticed when looking them up, at least the ones I was looking at, that the head was made of 440 stainless. I don't care for stainless in my axes. That's just me.
Aney reason way just worndering
While stainless holds an edge better than carbon steel, it will need sharpening. It is easier (for me at least) to put an edge on a carbon steel axe or blade than a stainless one. The carbon steel is also very good at making a spark with a piece of flint.
that makes sense
Some people may prefer stainless if they are using them in very wet environments.
Would stainless be less likle to chip or nick.
There are probably some other members with more knowledge of hardness and how brittle edges are. I don't have the technical knowledge to help you with that one.
Still you gave me some good infor to thank about.
Glad to help. I'm sure others will weigh in, some may agree, some may disagree - it can all be helpful information when you're making a decision.
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