Hmmm. Which saw?

[Cameramonkey]

I know the Laplander has some serious cred in the survivalist circles. But the Laplander seems better with more aggressive teeth, and a more ergonomic handle. Both seem to fold down to similar size. (though the Laplander takes up a bit less bulk overall)

What do you think?

 

[edwea]

Neither are real expensive. Buy both, see which one you like better, list the other one in the classies.

 

[Magyars]

I've used the Sven for years. Easy to store, if your going to carry it. I bought a second blade and have never found the need to install it.

 

[Crandall Crank]

If your not packing it in your b.o.b., why not get a 3' or 4' crosscut saw?

 

[shibumiseeker]

I buy bow saws and blades. Cheap, light, cut fast, and could be sharpened if needed. As an experiment I cut a cord of firewood (a real cord, not a face cord) in a day with one. Of course, it was pieces 4’ long and less than 8” diameter. It took about 5 hours.

Bow saw blades can also be used to cut their own frame if necessary.

 

[gregkl]

I have had the Sven since 2009-ish. Took it on many Boundary Waters trips. Cuts fast, lightweight, highly storable.

It was a good purchase for me.

 

[indyjohn]

I buy bow saws and blades. Cheap, light, cut fast, and could be sharpened if needed. As an experiment I cut a cord of firewood (a real cord, not a face cord) in a day with one. Of course, it was pieces 4’ long and less than 8” diameter. It took about 5 hours.

Bow saw blades can also be used to cut their own frame if necessary.

Either bow saw, Laplander, or Sven, I think here is where you must make a decision of what you intend to use the tool for. The Sven has the advantage over the Laplander in the size of tree limb you can reasonably cut. It would seem the Sven is better suited for cutting pieces for a structure, not just firewood.

 

[FN USA]

If you haven't considered it, the Silky F180 is a great saw that cuts way faster than the two mentioned. Impossible to sharpen, but great price.

 

[Mij]

Gotta go with a bow or curved blade saw that cuts on the pull stroke. And can be sharpened. < 24 in. But the purpose of the saw needs to be a deciding factor. Just clearing branches a good machete. If the Bahco cuts on the pull, and can be sharpened and the teeth set, it looks ideal. JMO

 

[Tryin']

I have used many saws in applications from lightweight camping to forestry to public safety hazard removal. If one is dedicated to human power, the following are my ranked choices.

Agawa Canyon Boreal 21 or 24.

AGAWA

The Agawa Canyon team blends a love for the outdoors with industrial design and engineering talent to create exceptional gear for the outdoor adventurer.

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Silky Big Boy

Silky Gom Boy

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The Agawa is by far the most durable. The only reason I still carry a Silky on some excursions is that there is no depth of cut limitation.

 

[gregkl]

I also have a saw similar to the Silky saw. I carry it to when I don't need the Sven.

 

[Cldedhnds]

My Silky shocked me the first time I used it. Incredibly fast cutting hand saw.

 

[teddy12b]

I have owned many Bahco Laplanders. They are a solid saw and for the more probably the best deal out there. I keep a saw in both vehicles and at home.

When I got my first silky folding saw 240mm with curve I thought I was holding a light saber compared to my bahco's. All are still good, but the silky hands down will cut wood faster.

I've also got a version of this folding bow saw that I'm very happy with. It's even better than a silky.

BOREAL24 - with Aggressive Sidney Rancher Blade

BOREAL saws are revolutionary folding bow saws that effortlessly unfolds in seconds for easy, high-performance cuts. The blade's length is optimally sized for powerful sawing strokes, and yet short enough for packability. And the 3 hinged trapezium-shaped frame allows large diameter cuts. The...

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Hands down, my favorite go-to combination for getting some wood work done on my property is my 26" axe, and that folding bow in one of these: https://www.campcraftoutdoors.com/product-page/axe-saw-sling-bag
I've kept that combo under the backseat of whatever vehicle I'm driving for years and it's so nice to just throw that over a shoulder and go fix whatever needs fixing.