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\\ Snub, were you guys backpacking or using llamas? If llamas, I'd not be counting ounces quite so hard either. Well, four legs are better than two. (cough, cough) 
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Well, four legs are better than two. (cough, cough) You're a good guy Snub 
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Snubbie didn't mention what we used to split the wood his saw cut so nicely. We did NOT carry it on our backs.  However, splitting mauls are an entirely different subject. ![[Linked Image]](http://cdn3.volusion.com/j6u64.akp4g/v/vspfiles/photos/EST-E44A-2.jpg)
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I have been using this for the last couple of years. Works great on wood and fair on bone. Believe it or not, found it on a best pack saw list in a Field and Stream online article. Bahco Laplander http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-396-LAP...=8-1-spell&keywords=bahco+lapalander
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I'm aware of that saw... what F&S considers a great "pack" saw and what an actual backpacker does, are two different things.
What's the actual weight on a digital sale?
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I have used this saw before and it an excellent saw. I love the angle of the blade. It digs in aggressively on the backstroke. I have never had a hand saw impress me with cutting rate, but this one is impressive.
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I've got a couple Silky folding saws (5" and 9.5") and they're cuttin' little bastids. Their hinges are very well built, and lock up with authority. The blade steel and tooth design is superb. The specs are 160grams and 260grams respectively, but I haven't weighed them to confirm. I know I'll take the 5" backpacking without reservation.
I've got a few Opinel knives, and really like their steel, comfortable handles, and light weight.
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I've got a few saws laying around as well. One of my favorites is a Sawvivor, which I think is out of production. It is basically an aluminum Wyoming saw, which drops a bit of weight. The shorter wyoming saw blades interchange, so its easy to carry a bone and wood blade. Weighs around 10 oz though if memory serves.
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[quote=222Rem]I've got a couple Silky folding saws (5" and 9.5") and they're cuttin' little bastids. Their hinges are very well built, and lock up with authority. The blade steel and tooth design is superb. The specs are 160grams and 260grams respectively, but I haven't weighed them to confirm. I know I'll take the 5" backpacking without reservation.
+1 on the Silky saws. I have a fine tooth Big Boy and yes it's a cutting son of a gun. It has no problem cutting 6-8" trees down in my yard. Not a bone saw though. I've tried Stanley, Gerber, Outdoor Edge and others, none have come close to the Silky cutting wood.
Why I haven't consider a shorter one for backpacking I don't know. I'll have to pick one up and dump my others.
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What would you guys recommend for a pack saw purely for skull caps?
Edit: Just found the bone saw thread.
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