Yes the Wyoming Saw will clear 16" guards as you put it. Even the short saw if you pick your cut right. It will also match your time pretty well. Although I'm not sure why speed is a deciding factor. I work next to Wyoming Knife Company. Every saw I've got from them came with metal, wood, and bone blades. Don't pack them all except the bone. Weight is negligible imho
I'll let them know they need to be faster and lighter though....
