Comments on: Survival Saw

By: Grimganker

Grimganker — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:31:53 +0000

no you can not use a normal chainsaw chain, primarily because the mono-directional cut configuration. Second, because when you “bend” the chain blade side with a chainsaw blade, it will bind up on itself. Especially with smaller diameter woods.
When it comes to energy efficient wood cutting in a survival situation… nothing beats a razor sharp axe.

By: gvsfgdf

gvsfgdf — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:28:42 +0000

i prefer the karate chop lol

By: maxinpains

maxinpains — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:53:37 +0000

yeah..if it’s going in one directions….but when you hand cutting it’s going alternatively…

By: Christopher711

Christopher711 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:29:06 +0000

that thing is really handy!

By: HomoGnosticus

HomoGnosticus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:32:49 +0000

Yes exactly, if I can do something, at least partially, with my own hands, I don´t like purchasing it. But as you said that´s just my preference.

By: GearBuyersGuide

GearBuyersGuide — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:18:31 +0000

@ HomoGnosticus

OH.. so you are going to take something that exisits and then modify it for a new task.. Sort of like what they did

Only you want to ‘do-it-yourself’ while other people would rather have someone else do the modification and just sell the finished item..
Sort of like what they did

By: HomoGnosticus

HomoGnosticus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:56:22 +0000

How about using a file to sharpen the backside of the chainsaw blade. Not so difficult task.

By: GearBuyersGuide

GearBuyersGuide — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:39:43 +0000

@ HomoGnosticus

Wrong..

You put a lot of thought into your reply eh??

Chainsaw blades cut ONE WAY.. these cut both ways, so its a usefull hand tool

By: HomoGnosticus

HomoGnosticus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:45 +0000

You can use a standard chainsaw chain, add some handles with the same result. No need to buy this “survival” branded stuff,

By: GearBuyersGuide

GearBuyersGuide — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:47:53 +0000

we haven’t abused it, but so far we haven’t made a dent in them, so I’ll assume a LONG time