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    I like wire saws, I had one but it gave out one day and broke.

    Instead, I would look at a "Pocket Chainsaw".


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    That's why I don't carry them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mischief View Post
    Ditch the wire and go Silky

    I have a Silky also. Very quick cutting and light to pack.

    For the OP, I don't know many hunters who don't bring a pack to their stand. But, for light cutting of small branches I just use the saw on my Leatherman.

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    Nor do I........
    If I am carrying a saw, it's this one.

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    Default Wire Saw vs Buck Saw, application is the difference

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    Several members have given good reports on using the wire saw as a bow saw. I have not does this because I have a Gerber Sports saw that I like. Still, it's an option.

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    That's a great idea! The few times I have used a wire saw the fault seems to have been when it kinked or bent so this would really help. Thus it is an emergency survival item only, not a routine use camping item, IMO.

    For car and/or canoe camping I use a medium sized folding saw or bow saw from a hardware store. But for ultra light weight camping just a single buck/bow saw blade to be made into a "buck saw". Or if you prefer an very light weight "buck saw" you make yourself or purchase from a vendor like this is good, the key is buy a quality blade and be careful not to allow the blade to bend and dry it off after use and keep it dry:

    http://qiwiz.net/saws.html

    Typical aluminum tent poles may be to weak but 3/8 aluminum pipe sold at hardware stores is plenty strong IMO. Foam pipe insulation with duct tape as a grip or something better. This saves time making one while hiking. I have never tried carbon fiber cross bow bolt shafts, run solid aluminum rod down the middle, I don't know just random thoughts, bamboo poles, many possibilities.

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