nice video mate! I love silky a lot for it's weight and performance. I also love the handles on my gomboys and pocketboys. That pocket chain saw brought back memories. I still have one hanging 10m high up in a tree haha. We figured it would be handy to attach paracord on both sides, throw it over the branch and saw it down to get rid of the unreachable branch. about 10 strokes before it got stuck forever haha. Before my silky I always used a bow-saw but now silky seems just more easy to grab. see you around mate :) stay sharp!
Thank you for the kind words. The Silky was better than expected. The handle on the Sugoi is the best I have had on any saw. I have ordered another Silky to replace my Laplander folder, a Gomboy. I don't know if the chain saw will get much use. It was a lot of work to use it. Stay Dutch - Martin
One of the best ever videos for saws I have seen. I have always said that a bow or buck saw is the best thing you can carry for winter. Well worth the little extra weight for sure! For summer I sure have fallen in love with my Silky Nata. Thanks so much for doing this video. Well done!
I like what you said about temperature affecting the brittleness of the saw blade, I have thought this for years and had others tell me I was crazy, but every saw I snapped was in very cold weather, funny how this never happens in the summer. Loved this video thank you for posting it. ATB Bill
Glad you like the video! You are not crazy, it is the nature of steel. I will definitely look more into this in the future. I read in a book that one trick when splitting wood in the winter time is to keep the axe in a bucket of warm water in the brakes. For knives I guess one trick would be to carry the blade inside the jacket. - Martin
Martin, the videos are wonderful. I would love to hear more about the culture and history of the area. I was blessed with hiking in 2015 in your country thru the Innerdallen and Dovrefjell. It was an amazing adventure. The beauty is breathtaking. The local people were very helpful and kind.I hope one day to return and visit more areas. Keep up the great videos. Stay warm and enjoy your blessings.
Very interesting ..... By far the most detailed vid I've seen on saws ..... it was strangely satisfying and relaxing. You have a good style of presentation.
Thank you for the kind words my friend. I learned a lot when planning and making the video. I have plans to make similar videos for other categories of gear in the future. Glad you liked the video - Martin
Fascinating video. I noticed on the largest saw when you pulled it back past the bow in the saw is when you had problems with it. For larger diameter wood the bow stays inside the cut, which should make it cut better. Smaller diameter wood shorter strokes closer to the handle should work better. Either way you got a pretty good little work out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
It was a nice work out for sure (especially the chain saw). I guess you are right about the technique on the large saw. It is made for taking own large trees so these small pieces are not what it is intended for. Thanks for watching - Martin
Hello! I have been pretty busy at work lately but I have a lot of plans for more videos. Hopefully I will make some more right after new year :) See you on the next one - Martin
I've been looking at the Silky saw myself lately, and I plan on buying one. The sheath does look good, and I specially like the locking system on it. Thank you for the video ... looking forward to the next.
The sheath for the Silky feels pretty good. I think I will attach an shock cord to help keeping the saw in the sheath if I am going to strap it to the outside of my backpack. Thanks for watching - Martin
There was a lot of meaning when u mentioned that every woodland area is diffrent.... Very true here in Texas US. it's very diffrent our winters are very mild rarely do we get snow. Very intriguing
I guess that most of what I say about my gear choices is based on that I live in the south east of Norway. The functionality of the saws are the same in any environment though :) Thanks a lot for watching and commenting - Martin
I watched all the way through. Thank you :-) 1) 3 years ago I bought the Ray Mears Buck Saw and it's useless, un-ergonomic and twists and distorts. 2) I have 2 Laplander saws - with Ray Mears leather sheath - Great kit that everyone should carry. Mine goes with me everywhere (I have a spare). 3) As a forest worker, I use a Stihl 660, 460 and 360 - but I have a quad or 4wd truck to carry them around. I am not a bushcrafter. 4) Obviously, an axe is always on my bike or truck or in the shed. Great video Marty.
Great to hear from you. I hope things are well down under. The choice of tools is a personal one. The Laplanders are very popular saws and I guess the compactness and sturdiness makes them great for the small jobs. Chainsaws are the real deal, but I don't think they are for camping and hiking. The Stihl saws are top notch. I have been eyeballing one myself :) Thanks for your time Ade, I know I took a chunk of it - Martin
NorwegianWoods You're welcome. It was a pleasure to watch a channel with videos where there is no attitude and telling people what is the best. As for my Laplander(s), I am constantly driving in the bush and the little folding saw is invaluable for trimming branches off trees and bushes which grow out onto the tracks and scratch the paint or are physically in the way. Being protected with the leather ray mears sheath I can honestly say that it is used daily and often and really is an "actual" piece of my kit. I look after it and cherish it. I also carry the Laplander when I am in Finnskogen and Nerskogen along with my knife set which includes a Mora 511 with 2mm carbon blade :-) And you are of course correct, each to their own and circumstances differ. Cheers mate.
+Ade Larsen I agree, so much about any product comes down to "feel" and personnel choice, this gentleman definitely has a good approach on his presentation !
most of the time's the "popular" brands are not that good then the brands who made a name for them self Stihl is top of the bill but i have instead a bacho a other well known brand and in my opinion beter then the laplander from bacho only mine is not mention in the bushcraft world and also personnel choices are important
I am really enjoying watching your videos. I like how you have useful information as well as adding history and legends and other interesting tidbits. Norway looks so beautiful! I hope you keep posting videos.
This was very informative ! When it comes to all the compromises of size, weight etc. My personal choice is my handmade takedown buck saw which I find gives me the most choices, especially when out for longer periods. Thanks so much for sharing I enjoy your vids very much 😀
A good takedown buck saw might be a good alternative. It performs like a bow saw, bat packs down smaller. I didn't have one available for this video though. Thanks a lot for watching :) - Martin
I am all ways happy to see such a wealth of knowledge that you have shown us today. The flat saw I have used as a jewelers saw. We would use candle wax to lubercate the blade to keep the binding from happening. THe blade broke all the time. I think the survival saw is like the survival knife. A toy at best. Wouldnt a good swissarmy or muti tool make a better tool for the same job?
Thanks for stopping by. I think there are better suited saws for metal work. The survival chain saw did better than I expected, but it would be an absolute last resort option. - Martin
Takk Martin. Very enjoyable and informative. Lovely blueberries you have there, and a lovely forest. I use my homemade backsaw a lot. It's not too heavy, and cuts bigger logs. Thank you Mary in. Regards Shane.
Hello Shane. There are a lot of blueberries in the woods around here. I guess your homemade saw performs just as good as my bow saw. I have been very happy with mine :) - Martin
Thanks for this informative video! I especially enjoy the historical research that you're willing to study and share with us. I know the Bahco Laplander is a really popular folding saw, but I would encourage people to try a saw that cuts on the pull stroke. The fellow at Simon's Discoveries has a good demonstration video, on how little effort and energy a japanese style saw requires. I usually carry a cheap pull saw too, and even that goes thru thick pieces of wood with almost no effort. Sure, it requires a bit more finesse than a European style saw, but I think it's easily worth the practice.
Thanks for stoping by. The history of the nordic traditions is a really interesting topic. I hope to make more videos on that in the future. I just ordered a new folding saw that I hope will replace the Laplander. After trying out the Silky I really think that pull saws are the way to go for me. They seems to be a little fragile but perform better in all other ways. - Martin
Friction warms a saw blade so when its cold start slow. When I used to have to chop and cut lots of wood I waited for a cold day. The wood split easier and the cold seemed to make it behave as if exceptionally dry.
Great info from a great video Martin! I have been using a Silky Ultra Excel, it is a folder that works best for ME. The manual chainsaw is a workout! The biggest saw you had is best suited for larger logs. The larger logs act as a guide reducing the flex in the blade. Thank You for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by. The Silky was a real performer. I guess their is folders are great. The big saw was simply to big for these small logs. When I got it started it was running fine, but than it was trough the log... It is a big tool for big jobs :) - Martin
A new video, great. Very nice common sense video about saws. About the only thing you didn't cover was the cost differences. I could buy about 3 or 4 of the bow saws for the price of the Silky. Or on good one and a pack of 10 replacement blades for about the same price. I guess it would depend on what one can afford. The big saw you have I learned to call it a single hand or one handed bucking saw. We used it to cut logs into smaller pieces that could then be split for firewood. Glad to see you back posting again.
Thanks for stoping by. I left out the issue of cost because there are big variations in pricing for all these saws. I believe that most times you get a nicer product if you pay more money. When handling the Silky I got a real sense of handling a quality tool. The bow saw is a cheap and somewhat flimsy construction in comparison. Both preform good though. I think the choice of how much money to spend on gear is a personal one :) - Martin
I really enjoy your videos I use a collapsible bucksaw 24 inch because I can replace the blades,cheaper for me in the long run. I also carry a spare blade in the field just in case. The small Bahco pocket saw is great for a side pocket too a good saw is a great comfort in the woods for me especially with a small axe but I don't baton large wood with my knives I'm an older guy set in my ways and feel an axe is for that it's funny looking at your tools we have similar thoughts. Thanks for all your videos I truly enjoy them all
Cool seeing you out in the woods again with another informative video. I read an article years ago on designing tools and equipment for low temp applications. Some pretty good tips there and we see it in todays knife makers for example choosing elmax steel for hard use outdoor knives.
Thanks for stopping by. It would have been very interesting to take a look at that article. Do you have a link to it? I have not found much good information on this topic so far. - Martin
u find some info on bladeforums dotttt com on the elmax steel, and just search Effects Of Low Temperature on Performance of Steel & Equipment you find some industrial designers thinking about kind of steel performance they need in artic enviorment
Glad you found it useful. I hope I managed to to put together a representative selection of saws to show how saws work. There are so many other models out there that it can be hard to pick the right ones. The silky seems to be very good. Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
Every saw you cut with (except the hand chain )would have benefited from the use of a saw buck, especially the long forestry saw, which should be used with the free hand atop the handle supporting. The hand chain is a backbreaker when used correctly, as you need to bend over and have the log close to the ground for best effect. Good video.
I agree with you on the saw buck. It is a lot easier to cut with some proper support. Most of the time when I go out I just cut a little firewood for the day and don't bother to make a saw buck. The big saw takes a little work getting used to :) Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
Thanks for stoping by. I had some pretty high expectations to the Silky after watching a few reviews of them. I really think they live up to the hype. Great tools. I have plans for more viking related topics :) - Martin
Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend. I have never been a teacher. Maybe I should rethink my career... I really like to make these videos and I learn a lot from it. - Martin
Awesome video and very informative! I think you sold me on the Silky, I haven't heard of it before. I'm going to look into getting one. Also, I love your hat!
Glad you like the video. Check out more videos on the Silky saws on UA-cam. The are great saws. I like the hat as well. It keeps sun, rain and the mosquitos away :) Thanks for watching - Martin
Nice test, not seen this done before. With the big crosscut sae the wood should be held firmly, when it moves, it bends the saw blade and slows you down...long strokes with a gentle grip on handle work better. The Hand-Chainsaw works better if the log is on the floor and you can stand on it, the cutting position is a lot less tiring.
I think the big crosscut saw is a lot better suited for bigger logs. It would for sure help if the small logs had some better support. It sounds like a good strategy to use the chain saw on the floor. For the test I wanted to do everything as similar as possible. I also wanted to use something in the ballpark of what I often use for firewood. This might be a little unfair to some of the saws, but it is what it is :) Thanks for the comment - Martin
Another awesome video I live in western Australia and my combo is Ray mears buck saw , laplander small saw and gransfurs forest axe perfect, never considered though falling in ice and having a saw ready to get you out a real eye opener hourse for courses love the vid could watch all night with a cool one have you ever had a gransfurs chip a edge from the cold on other thing I having thought about great work I know it's personnel but what did you do to your hand don't have to answer if don't want
Thanks for stopping by Craig. I have chipped the edge of an old axe one time in cold wether. Never my Gränsfors. I did not loose my fingers on a saw. I did that with explosives when I was a kid. I tell the whole story in my "Injuries in the wilderness" video :) - Martin
Very nice video. Interesting. Love the silky saws, even though I prefer push cut saws, which should tell you something about how well they are designed. I have bow saws, but have never liked them that much. Thank you again.
Thanks for stopping by. I have never tried push cut saws. Do you have any models to recommend? I think the most important thing with all kinds of tools is to find something we are comfortable to carry and use. Lots of good stuff to choose from :) - Martin
Yes. I use the Irwin Tools Universal Handsaw 15". It's basically a carpenter saw, but cuts about twice as well as a Stanley carpenter saw. It's blue, and doesn't look bushcrafty, but it does the job so much easier than any bucksaw i've ever used. It's big by my standards, but smaller still than your beloved bucksaw. I've taken down medium trees with that saw and an axe before and it's silky smooth. Give it a try. Good luck.
Martin, you can make your videos any length you want and I'll watch them. My personal experience with a buck saw is that it's useful for large diameter cutting, not the small stuff in your video. I was really impressed with that Silky saw! Does the curve in the blade give it rigidity or is there some other reason for it? As far as the bow saw goes, it's been my favorite despite the fact that, while cutting a log, I dragged it across my left hand when it jumped out of the cut and almost lost my thumb. Your videos are extremely enjoyable to watch and very informative. [I'm from the U.S.] Thanks!
Great video Martin, truly enjoyed it. Solid information for folk who may not be to knowledgeable in saw and there uses. Keep up the good work. Atb Sean
If you ever have the opportunity and are so inclined, perhaps you could discuss collapsible buck saws. I'm thinking this would be a good answer to a bow saw that can be carried in a ruck. Thanks! Nice video again, Martin!
On the large 18th century saw , if you would have used the end of the blade closest to the handle it would have cut better and faster since there is less flex in the blade near the handle.
Hello Martin, thanks for such an informative and thorough discussion about saws. Really enjoyed it. So in your area, how early in the season will you get snow?
Thanks for stoping by. Usually we get a little bit of snow in November. This early snow does not last. The winter kicks in around new year. Sometimes we have snow before christmas but usually a little later. Further north the snow comes a bit earlier. Glad you like the video - Martin
My préférence is for the bucksaw. I use the bushcraft bow saw methode this one year, simple, efficient, lightweight, quick (5-40minutes to make in the wood with juste a victorinox). I recommande to you if you don't know
Say Heah, I use my Lenox Jab Say, I have the Wood Blades on mine, It's bigger than those small Saws on knives, and small enough to do fine work in the bush, The blades I have a special unique teeth on it sort of square but will cut wood, plastic and metal, But on wood it's very precious. and you can set it on different angles too and easy to replace.
The pants has been pretty good so far. They don't like sparks from the campfire all that good but other than that they seems to be nice. It is this model www.blaklader.uk/en/product/14541835-garden-trousers#11289 Thanks for watching - Martin
I´m a woodworker/carpenter, so i could tell right from the start which may be the best saws of the bunch you brought, and i was right ;-) (except for the chainsaw) Thanks for taking your time making this video, i really enjoyed it. Got a question, are you a woodworker by trade? Best wishes from Germany
Thanks for stopping by. I am not a professional woodworker at this point. I did work as a carpenter for a couple of years a few years back. When I grew up my dad and my uncles worked as lumberjacks and migrated into building and carpentry a little later. I learned a lot from them. I would love to start working with wood and timber at some point :) - Martin
i asked because i noticed you are missing some fingertips on your right hand. Thats usually a sign of a woodworker :-) Same here, but minor, got lucky back then. Just cut a bit of my thumb with the tablesaw
I have managed to keep my fingers away from saw blades. My injury is from playing with explosives as a kid. I guess that is more of a sign of a country boy :)
Say Heah, Yup, I use a Jab Saw, I like my Lenox. My Bacho Laplander size folding saw is my Wicked Tough Saw, because it's very strong and you can even lite chop with it. I can carry it in the open position when setting up in its Scabbard. Yup, a tough folding saw. Colder weather my Silky Bigboy2000 is a good size. My fastest saw, is my EZ KUT WoW Folding Saw, also with Scabbard. It's 1,2,3 and your through a 2 1/2"-3" branch. But last summer we built a Perm Shelter and my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw was the Work Horse. Now there's many self containing folding Bow Saw's, but my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw seems to be the strongest. It has no bolts or nuts to loose, just fold it in place. I also carry a extra Aggressive saw blade in my Crazy Horse Scabbard. On a extended trip, a week or even longer, Yeah, a good Carpenter Saw is what I like along with a full Axe. But when you transport your gear on trips, Lite and Compact is better. I also have a Wooden Handle Fiskar Power Teeth Folding Saw, a 10" Curved Corona, a Tear Drop Handle Folding Saw, plus some generic. I find as long as your Saw's are sharp, that's all that matters.,,.p
Looks like you kept your promise Martin haha. I loved the video so high quality ! hilsener from belgium (correct that word if it is written wrong haha)
Bushcraftbartons sent me also. I learned very much about saw technology. Have you been able to use the Silky "Katana Boy" saws? I don't own one, but I agree with the principle that it is easier to pull rather than to push. Excellent and comprehensive video!
Thanks for stopping by. I have not used the Katana Boy. They are pretty expensive and a little heavy. I am sure they are awesome when winter camping. Glad you like the video :) - Martin
Takk for det Ørjan. Jeg kjøpte den av en kar på finn.no. De ble brukt av forsvaret så jeg har sett at noen butikker som selger overskuddsmateriell har noen av disse fra tid til annen. Den kom ikke med slire så det er litt styr å ha den med seg rundt. Jeg har surret den inn i et stort håndkle. - Martin
That is a real saw my friend. It is a pain to carry in the woods. I have rolled in a towel when carrying it. The plan is to make a leather sheath for it at some point. I don't know how useful it is for general camping though :) Thanks for stopping by - Martin
when you talk about saws and carrying on your pack have you thought about a silky big boy pocket boy or Gitana all folding saw from Japan made for all kinds of work and weather myself i carry a silky big boy and a silky pocket boy one is on my belt and the other is on my pack
A Good video silky have extrem good saws but l think a bow saw maybe a 21in together with a silky fits l have a Boreal21 bow saw and a 240cm silky saw small, light, and efficient. Regards Barrie Watson
This is the most difficult way to use the survival chainsaw. To use the chainsaw you must to keep distance between your body and the wood. If you use the force of your arms you will tired very quickly, but if you use the force of your Back, is more easy!
I see that some call the set of the teeth a kerf. Others call the opening the saw leaves in the wood a kerf. The main thing is to prevent the blade from binding.
correct many names for same thing some times its the other way round take for instance BONE SET hear in the us there are 4 types with many sub species in each type
Vi bruker den oransje 24 inch saga som du viser, og er veldig fornøyd med den. Lett å få byttet blad, skjærer bra tykke stokker til et vinterbål, er grei å bære med og billig! Kjekt å se film fra deg igjen 🎥 Hilsen fra Tove og Kaja
edge protection replacement use old garden hose that's not good as hose any more i.e. it leaks cut a segment to length of saw blade then cut 1 slit length ways and fit on saw blade
the saws morass K. advocates caring is a baco Laplander and a 36 inch bow saw blade carried in a nylon tube belt not the bow it self use the baco and your knife to makea buck saw frame once ya get to the work area
Yes. A lot of people carry the Laplander. I have also heard Mr. Kohanski talking about them. It is a little funny though, to bring a saw to make a saw. Size matters so I guess he has a good point in doing so. - Martin
the large EIA saw is in fact a 2 man saw just missing the 2nd handle that's what the hole in end of blade is for to attach a 2nd handle yes it CAN be used as a 1 man
I have one that looks identical just a different maker it has a second handle that is removable so 2 men can work together in cutting fire wood its over 180 years old and is a hand down in my family since new
I do to, but I try to keep it a secret :O In Norway do you need permits for camping in national parks? Is there a quota or waiting list like there is here in the US?
No, here we don't need permits to spend time anywhere in the woods or mountains. There are some places that is protected because of birds and wildlife. These places permits no camping at all. There is not many of these though.
I cant speak to Norwegian history but I know there were large saws as far back as 1600s 1 type called a pit saw used to cut planks from large logs en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_pitortoolemera.com/bkpdf/Story%20of%20the%20Saw(2).pdfgo to pg 20 medieval pit saw bottom of pageoren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw
I know. There where saws in use before 1850 in the sawmills. These saws where not all that suitable for work in the woods. I should have specified that I was talking about saws for work in the woods. Maybe I will make another video on log driving and sawmills in the future. Thanks for the feedback :) - Martin
If you can find out the steel grade of the saw blades, you can then find out the rest of the steel properties (US online steel grade specifications), and can see the listing of brittleness (by composition, torsion, or by temperature).
The long saw you are using is for big wood, not the limbs you are cutting. The long saw will have greater stability (and no flexing) in that situation. Most of these saws should be used with saw horses and stable wood, versus a bouncy tree limb you are cutting on. The bow saw, (and the buck saw) are the best for any saw horse or outback bouncy tree limb cutting. I myself am a folding Corona saw user, and my DIY compactable folding buck saw (also with a metal hacksaw blade) unit in my ruck. A knife, my DIY 20" tanto blade knife-chet, with my buck saw and I can do anything in the house or wild. No large/heavy axe, hatchet, machete, or tomahawk for me.
That makes perfect sense. I guess that makes these big saws even less useful as a bushcraft or camping saw. When I first got the saw going it made some good work on the wood. As for most recreationalists, a smaller and handier saw would make more sense in the woods. As I said, it is a big tool for the big jobs. The whole thing with steel properties is a little hard for me to wrap my head around. There are so many factors in play regarding the composition of the alloys and the degree of hardening and tempering. The steel property overviews has a lot of numbers in them that is difficult to understand for a layperson as myself. It would make sense if the manufacturers could give out information about the harness of the steel at say -20C, 0C and 30C. My guess is that this has to be measured in a rockwell tester. I have not given up trying to understand it though :)
I currently have 1 I DIY from a 60 inch chain saw chain that broke I cut it down to 34 inch and put handles on it works all most as fast as a chain saw raced my brother once him with a power saw me with my pocket saw cut cookies off I finished a 6 inch cut only 1 min....... that's 60 seconds longer than he did with the power saw but that was 40 years ago when I was in my prime don't think I could do it today
nice video mate! I love silky a lot for it's weight and performance. I also love the handles on my gomboys and pocketboys.
That pocket chain saw brought back memories. I still have one hanging 10m high up in a tree haha. We figured it would be handy to attach paracord on both sides, throw it over the branch and saw it down to get rid of the unreachable branch. about 10 strokes before it got stuck forever haha. Before my silky I always used a bow-saw but now silky seems just more easy to grab.
see you around mate :) stay sharp!
Thank you for the kind words. The Silky was better than expected. The handle on the Sugoi is the best I have had on any saw. I have ordered another Silky to replace my Laplander folder, a Gomboy. I don't know if the chain saw will get much use. It was a lot of work to use it.
Stay Dutch - Martin
Mike Barton sent me over here! Glad to know two bearded guys got the shout-out!
Hello my bearded brother. Mike is really nice man and I appreciate his shout out a lot :)
- Martin
One of the best ever videos for saws I have seen. I have always said that a bow or buck saw is the best thing you can carry for winter. Well worth the little extra weight for sure! For summer I sure have fallen in love with my Silky Nata. Thanks so much for doing this video. Well done!
Thank you for the kind words. I remember seeing your review of the Silky Nata. That looks like a pretty cool blade :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
Thank you very much! I use that all the time and it never fails to impress me.
Hello! I finaly made a new video. It is kind of long, but that is how it went :)
Enjoy - Martin
NorwegianWoods just came here from Scottish...good accent! Love it!!!
NorwegianWoods tigersåg (tigertail) är gjord för stora träd å fungerar inte till små. bra video, väl gjort!
Where have you been Buddy I've been looking for a new video glad to see you
I like what you said about temperature affecting the brittleness of the saw blade, I have thought this for years and had others tell me I was crazy, but every saw I snapped was in very cold weather, funny how this never happens in the summer. Loved this video thank you for posting it. ATB Bill
Glad you like the video! You are not crazy, it is the nature of steel. I will definitely look more into this in the future. I read in a book that one trick when splitting wood in the winter time is to keep the axe in a bucket of warm water in the brakes. For knives I guess one trick would be to carry the blade inside the jacket.
- Martin
Martin, the videos are wonderful. I would love to hear more about the culture and history of the area. I was blessed with hiking in 2015 in your country thru the Innerdallen and Dovrefjell. It was an amazing adventure. The beauty is breathtaking. The local people were very helpful and kind.I hope one day to return and visit more areas. Keep up the great videos. Stay warm and enjoy your blessings.
Hello! Nice to hear that you had a positive experience in Norway. Glad you like my videos. More is coming soon :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
Very interesting ..... By far the most detailed vid I've seen on saws ..... it was strangely satisfying and relaxing. You have a good style of presentation.
Thank you for the kind words my friend. I learned a lot when planning and making the video. I have plans to make similar videos for other categories of gear in the future.
Glad you liked the video - Martin
Fascinating video. I noticed on the largest saw when you pulled it back past the bow in the saw is when you had problems with it. For larger diameter wood the bow stays inside the cut, which should make it cut better. Smaller diameter wood shorter strokes closer to the handle should work better. Either way you got a pretty good little work out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
It was a nice work out for sure (especially the chain saw). I guess you are right about the technique on the large saw. It is made for taking own large trees so these small pieces are not what it is intended for.
Thanks for watching - Martin
Hello from Ireland. I hope you make more videos soon, I'm learning a lot and thoroughly enjoying them 👍
Hello! I have been pretty busy at work lately but I have a lot of plans for more videos. Hopefully I will make some more right after new year :)
See you on the next one - Martin
I've been looking at the Silky saw myself lately, and I plan on buying one. The sheath does look good, and I specially like the locking system on it. Thank you for the video ... looking forward to the next.
The sheath for the Silky feels pretty good. I think I will attach an shock cord to help keeping the saw in the sheath if I am going to strap it to the outside of my backpack.
Thanks for watching - Martin
There was a lot of meaning when u mentioned that every woodland area is diffrent.... Very true here in Texas US. it's very diffrent our winters are very mild rarely do we get snow. Very intriguing
I guess that most of what I say about my gear choices is based on that I live in the south east of Norway. The functionality of the saws are the same in any environment though :)
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting - Martin
one more time, congrats for your english and the pedagogic tone of this video... thumbs up martin
Thank you for stopping by. I am happy to hear that you like the video :)
- Martin
I watched all the way through. Thank you :-)
1) 3 years ago I bought the Ray Mears Buck Saw and it's useless, un-ergonomic and twists and distorts.
2) I have 2 Laplander saws - with Ray Mears leather sheath - Great kit that everyone should carry. Mine goes with me everywhere (I have a spare).
3) As a forest worker, I use a Stihl 660, 460 and 360 - but I have a quad or 4wd truck to carry them around. I am not a bushcrafter.
4) Obviously, an axe is always on my bike or truck or in the shed.
Great video Marty.
Great to hear from you. I hope things are well down under. The choice of tools is a personal one. The Laplanders are very popular saws and I guess the compactness and sturdiness makes them great for the small jobs. Chainsaws are the real deal, but I don't think they are for camping and hiking. The Stihl saws are top notch. I have been eyeballing one myself :)
Thanks for your time Ade, I know I took a chunk of it - Martin
NorwegianWoods You're welcome.
It was a pleasure to watch a channel with videos where there is no attitude and telling people what is the best.
As for my Laplander(s), I am constantly driving in the bush and the little folding saw is invaluable for trimming branches off trees and bushes which grow out onto the tracks and scratch the paint or are physically in the way.
Being protected with the leather ray mears sheath I can honestly say that it is used daily and often and really is an "actual" piece of my kit. I look after it and cherish it.
I also carry the Laplander when I am in Finnskogen and Nerskogen along with my knife set which includes a Mora 511 with 2mm carbon blade :-)
And you are of course correct, each to their own and circumstances differ.
Cheers mate.
+Ade Larsen I agree, so much about any product comes down to "feel" and personnel choice, this gentleman definitely has a good approach on his presentation !
most of the time's the "popular" brands are not that good then the brands who made a name for them self
Stihl is top of the bill
but i have instead a bacho a other well known brand and in my opinion beter then the laplander from bacho
only mine is not mention in the bushcraft world
and also personnel choices are important
I am really enjoying watching your videos. I like how you have useful information as well as adding history and legends and other interesting tidbits. Norway looks so beautiful! I hope you keep posting videos.
Thank you for the kind words. I have a lot of plans for more videos. Hopefully I will get the time to make some more soon :)
- Martin
Thanks for posting these videos Martin, they are awesome and I enjoy watching them!
You are very welcome. Thanks a lot for watching them :)
- Martin
This was very informative ! When it comes to all the compromises of size, weight etc. My personal choice is my handmade takedown buck saw which I find gives me the most choices, especially when out for longer periods. Thanks so much for sharing I enjoy your vids very much 😀
A good takedown buck saw might be a good alternative. It performs like a bow saw, bat packs down smaller. I didn't have one available for this video though. Thanks a lot for watching :)
- Martin
I am all ways happy to see such a wealth of knowledge that you have shown us today.
The flat saw I have used as a jewelers saw. We would use candle wax to lubercate the blade to keep the binding from happening. THe blade broke all the time.
I think the survival saw is like the survival knife. A toy at best. Wouldnt a good swissarmy or muti tool make a better tool for the same job?
Thanks for stopping by. I think there are better suited saws for metal work. The survival chain saw did better than I expected, but it would be an absolute last resort option.
- Martin
Thank you Martin, I did find your video useful and informational.
Looking forward to learning more in the future.
Thanks for stopping by. Glad you like it :)
See you on the next one - Martin
Great video, thanks for sharing and I'm glad you finally posted another one!
Glad you like it. I hope I will be able to post videos on a more regular basis in the future :)
I really appreciate your support - Martin
Takk Martin. Very enjoyable and informative. Lovely blueberries you have there, and a lovely forest. I use my homemade backsaw a lot. It's not too heavy, and cuts bigger logs. Thank you Mary in. Regards Shane.
Hello Shane. There are a lot of blueberries in the woods around here. I guess your homemade saw performs just as good as my bow saw. I have been very happy with mine :)
- Martin
Another AWESOME video! We were happy to see a new one up from you! Lots of great information! Thanks for sharing!
Nice of you to pop in. I am glad to hear that you like the video :)
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
Great indepth video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Glad you like it. Thanks a lot for watching :)
- Martin
Thanks for this informative video! I especially enjoy the historical research that you're willing to study and share with us.
I know the Bahco Laplander is a really popular folding saw, but I would encourage people to try a saw that cuts on the pull stroke. The fellow at Simon's Discoveries has a good demonstration video, on how little effort and energy a japanese style saw requires. I usually carry a cheap pull saw too, and even that goes thru thick pieces of wood with almost no effort. Sure, it requires a bit more finesse than a European style saw, but I think it's easily worth the practice.
Thanks for stoping by. The history of the nordic traditions is a really interesting topic. I hope to make more videos on that in the future.
I just ordered a new folding saw that I hope will replace the Laplander. After trying out the Silky I really think that pull saws are the way to go for me. They seems to be a little fragile but perform better in all other ways.
- Martin
Friction warms a saw blade so when its cold start slow. When I used to have to chop and cut lots of wood I waited for a cold day. The wood split easier and the cold seemed to make it behave as if exceptionally dry.
Great info from a great video Martin! I have been using a Silky Ultra Excel, it is a folder that works best for ME. The manual chainsaw is a workout! The biggest saw you had is best suited for larger logs. The larger logs act as a guide reducing the flex in the blade. Thank You for sharing!
My Silky is going strong after about 8 months of good use almost every weekend.
Thanks for stopping by. The Silky was a real performer. I guess their is folders are great. The big saw was simply to big for these small logs. When I got it started it was running fine, but than it was trough the log... It is a big tool for big jobs :)
- Martin
A new video, great. Very nice common sense video about saws. About the only thing you didn't cover was the cost differences. I could buy about 3 or 4 of the bow saws for the price of the Silky. Or on good one and a pack of 10 replacement blades for about the same price. I guess it would depend on what one can afford. The big saw you have I learned to call it a single hand or one handed bucking saw. We used it to cut logs into smaller pieces that could then be split for firewood. Glad to see you back posting again.
Thanks for stoping by. I left out the issue of cost because there are big variations in pricing for all these saws. I believe that most times you get a nicer product if you pay more money. When handling the Silky I got a real sense of handling a quality tool. The bow saw is a cheap and somewhat flimsy construction in comparison. Both preform good though. I think the choice of how much money to spend on gear is a personal one :)
- Martin
I really enjoy your videos I use a collapsible bucksaw 24 inch because I can replace the blades,cheaper for me in the long run. I also carry a spare blade in the field just in case. The small Bahco pocket saw is great for a side pocket too a good saw is a great comfort in the woods for me especially with a small axe but I don't baton large wood with my knives I'm an older guy set in my ways and feel an axe is for that it's funny looking at your tools we have similar thoughts. Thanks for all your videos I truly enjoy them all
You are very welcome my friend :)
Thanks a lot for stopping by - Martin
Cool seeing you out in the woods again with another informative video. I read an article years ago on designing tools and equipment for low temp applications. Some pretty good tips there and we see it in todays knife makers for example choosing elmax steel for hard use outdoor knives.
Thanks for stopping by. It would have been very interesting to take a look at that article. Do you have a link to it? I have not found much good information on this topic so far.
- Martin
u find some info on bladeforums dotttt com on the elmax steel, and just search Effects Of Low Temperature on Performance of Steel & Equipment you find some industrial designers thinking about kind of steel performance they need in artic enviorment
Thank you my friend! I will check it out :)
Good stuff! A lot of information, I have the Laplander saw. But i'm planning for winter camping. The bowsaw looks like a solid choice. Thanks
Thanks a lot for watching. The bow saw is a really good choice and they does not break the bank :)
- Martin
Very informative video. Good selection of saws. I have the silky and a good ax. I also have the Schf 37 for wood prep. Great video.
Glad you found it useful. I hope I managed to to put together a representative selection of saws to show how saws work. There are so many other models out there that it can be hard to pick the right ones. The silky seems to be very good.
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
I think you got the most used ones.
Every saw you cut with (except the hand chain )would have benefited from the use of a saw buck, especially the long forestry saw, which should be used with the free hand atop the handle supporting. The hand chain is a backbreaker when used correctly, as you need to bend over and have the log close to the ground for best effect.
Good video.
I agree with you on the saw buck. It is a lot easier to cut with some proper support. Most of the time when I go out I just cut a little firewood for the day and don't bother to make a saw buck. The big saw takes a little work getting used to :)
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
great video! I myself use a silky saw... keep the videos coming very enjoyable. Also enjoy the viking information!
Thanks for stoping by. I had some pretty high expectations to the Silky after watching a few reviews of them. I really think they live up to the hype. Great tools. I have plans for more viking related topics :)
- Martin
Martin, you make the most thorough teaching videos I have seen. Is it possible that you were (or are) a teacher in your daily life?
Thanks a lot for the kind words my friend. I have never been a teacher. Maybe I should rethink my career... I really like to make these videos and I learn a lot from it.
- Martin
Greetings from the Blue Ridge. Love your channel.
Thanks my friend :)
- Martin
I have seen a friend use one of the longest Silky Saws (Katana?) and this is incredibly good!
From what I have seen they are some really good saws. I find them a little on the pricey side though.
Thanks for watching - Martin
very good video Martin
nice comparisons of the saw's
wel done my friend
atb
steve
Glad you like the video. Thanks for watching and commenting :)
- Martin
Awesome video and very informative! I think you sold me on the Silky, I haven't heard of it before. I'm going to look into getting one. Also, I love your hat!
Glad you like the video. Check out more videos on the Silky saws on UA-cam. The are great saws. I like the hat as well. It keeps sun, rain and the mosquitos away :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
Really great video and very informative. I think i will buy a 'Swiss army knife' ( The RangerGrip 78 for my small day trips with the kids.
Mike.
Thanks. I like the Victorinox knives. A have a couple that I carry a lot :)
- Martin
Nice test, not seen this done before. With the big crosscut sae the wood should be held firmly, when it moves, it bends the saw blade and slows you down...long strokes with a gentle grip on handle work better. The Hand-Chainsaw works better if the log is on the floor and you can stand on it, the cutting position is a lot less tiring.
I think the big crosscut saw is a lot better suited for bigger logs. It would for sure help if the small logs had some better support. It sounds like a good strategy to use the chain saw on the floor. For the test I wanted to do everything as similar as possible. I also wanted to use something in the ballpark of what I often use for firewood. This might be a little unfair to some of the saws, but it is what it is :)
Thanks for the comment - Martin
Glad to watch another video, love the channel!
Glad you like the channel :)
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
Thank for information for saw that great idea should has for camping ,nice video and keep more up video.
Thank you for stopping by. Glad you like the video :)
- Martin
Nice video, I swear to the little Bahco Laplander Folding Saw
Thanks for watching. The Laplander is a sturdy little saw, really good for the small tasks. Not a bad choice :)
- Martin
Another awesome video I live in western Australia and my combo is Ray mears buck saw , laplander small saw and gransfurs forest axe perfect, never considered though falling in ice and having a saw ready to get you out a real eye opener hourse for courses love the vid could watch all night with a cool one have you ever had a gransfurs chip a edge from the cold on other thing I having thought about great work I know it's personnel but what did you do to your hand don't have to answer if don't want
Thanks for stopping by Craig. I have chipped the edge of an old axe one time in cold wether. Never my Gränsfors. I did not loose my fingers on a saw. I did that with explosives when I was a kid. I tell the whole story in my "Injuries in the wilderness" video :)
- Martin
Hi Martin great video really good information on saws enjoyed watching it Jay :)
Glad you like it :)
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
Very nice video. Interesting. Love the silky saws, even though I prefer push cut saws, which should tell you something about how well they are designed. I have bow saws, but have never liked them that much. Thank you again.
Thanks for stopping by. I have never tried push cut saws. Do you have any models to recommend? I think the most important thing with all kinds of tools is to find something we are comfortable to carry and use. Lots of good stuff to choose from :)
- Martin
Yes. I use the Irwin Tools Universal Handsaw 15". It's basically a carpenter saw, but cuts about twice as well as a Stanley carpenter saw. It's blue, and doesn't look bushcrafty, but it does the job so much easier than any bucksaw i've ever used. It's big by my standards, but smaller still than your beloved bucksaw. I've taken down medium trees with that saw and an axe before and it's silky smooth. Give it a try. Good luck.
I recently subscribed to your channel. Thank you for your informative videos. I look forward to more of your adventures. Peace, Jimmy
Thanks a lot for doing so my friend. Happy to have you on board :)
See you on the next one - Martin
Very informative video I just subscribed to your channel hope to see more. Howdy from Texas.
Thanks for watching and subscribing. Glad you like my video :)
See you on the next one - Martin
Martin, you can make your videos any length you want and I'll watch them. My personal experience with a buck saw is that it's useful for large diameter cutting, not the small stuff in your video. I was really impressed with that Silky saw! Does the curve in the blade give it rigidity or is there some other reason for it? As far as the bow saw goes, it's been my favorite despite the fact that, while cutting a log, I dragged it across my left hand when it jumped out of the cut and almost lost my thumb. Your videos are extremely enjoyable to watch and very informative. [I'm from the U.S.] Thanks!
great videos. Keep up the great work
Thank you my friend. I will do :)
- Martin
Hey, Martin! First time to comment on here but been your longtime viewer. Hope you make more videos. I've watched all of them already. :)
I am very happy that you like my videos. More videos are coming :)
Thanks a lot for watching and commenting - Martin
Soon, please? Thanks, Martin!
Great video Martin, truly enjoyed it. Solid information for folk who may not be to knowledgeable in saw and there uses. Keep up the good work.
Atb Sean
Glad you like the video! I hope some of the viewers can make use of the information.
Thanks for watching - Martin
I use a 30inch bob dustrude take down saw works really well and light weight
I have looked at them. They seems to be very nicer sure :)
Thanks for stopping by - Martin
Great information!
Glad you found it useful. I learned a lot from making this video :)
Thanks a lot for watching - Martin
If you ever have the opportunity and are so inclined, perhaps you could discuss collapsible buck saws. I'm thinking this would be a good answer to a bow saw that can be carried in a ruck. Thanks! Nice video again, Martin!
Yes, I want to do that at some point. Just need to get my hands on a couple of good ones :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
Takk, kompis!
On the large 18th century saw , if you would have used the end of the blade closest to the handle it would have cut better and faster since there is less flex in the blade near the handle.
I will try that next time I bring that saw. Thanks for the tip :)
- Martin
Hello Martin,
thanks for such an informative and thorough discussion about saws. Really enjoyed it. So in your area, how early in the season will you get snow?
Thanks for stoping by. Usually we get a little bit of snow in November. This early snow does not last. The winter kicks in around new year. Sometimes we have snow before christmas but usually a little later. Further north the snow comes a bit earlier.
Glad you like the video - Martin
Nice video Martin.
Thank you. Glad you like it :)
- Martin
great info
Thanks :)
- Martin
Hey! thank you for this saw orgy, I really like this tool for the wood. Bye :)
You are very welcome. I also like saws :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
My préférence is for the bucksaw. I use the bushcraft bow saw methode this one year, simple, efficient, lightweight, quick (5-40minutes to make in the wood with juste a victorinox). I recommande to you if you don't know
Say Heah, I use my Lenox Jab Say, I have the Wood Blades on mine, It's bigger than those small Saws on knives, and small enough to do fine work in the bush, The blades I have a special unique teeth on it sort of square but will cut wood, plastic and metal, But on wood it's very precious. and you can set it on different angles too and easy to replace.
There are many good saws on the market. It all comes down to personal choice and preferences :)Thanks for watching - Martin
I like your pants. are they reasonably priced if so where could they be bought? anyhow nice video and happy camping ;)
The pants has been pretty good so far. They don't like sparks from the campfire all that good but other than that they seems to be nice. It is this model www.blaklader.uk/en/product/14541835-garden-trousers#11289
Thanks for watching - Martin
I´m a woodworker/carpenter, so i could tell right from the start which may be the best saws of the bunch you brought, and i was right ;-) (except for the chainsaw)
Thanks for taking your time making this video, i really enjoyed it.
Got a question, are you a woodworker by trade?
Best wishes from Germany
Thanks for stopping by. I am not a professional woodworker at this point. I did work as a carpenter for a couple of years a few years back. When I grew up my dad and my uncles worked as lumberjacks and migrated into building and carpentry a little later. I learned a lot from them. I would love to start working with wood and timber at some point :)
- Martin
i asked because i noticed you are missing some fingertips on your right hand. Thats usually a sign of a woodworker :-)
Same here, but minor, got lucky back then. Just cut a bit of my thumb with the tablesaw
I have managed to keep my fingers away from saw blades. My injury is from playing with explosives as a kid. I guess that is more of a sign of a country boy :)
Say Heah, Yup, I use a Jab Saw, I like my Lenox. My Bacho Laplander size folding saw is my Wicked Tough Saw, because it's very strong and you can even lite chop with it. I can carry it in the open position when setting up in its Scabbard. Yup, a tough folding saw. Colder weather my Silky Bigboy2000 is a good size. My fastest saw, is my EZ KUT WoW Folding Saw, also with Scabbard. It's 1,2,3 and your through a 2 1/2"-3" branch. But last summer we built a Perm Shelter and my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw was the Work Horse. Now there's many self containing folding Bow Saw's, but my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw seems to be the strongest. It has no bolts or nuts to loose, just fold it in place. I also carry a extra Aggressive saw blade in my Crazy Horse Scabbard. On a extended trip, a week or even longer, Yeah, a good Carpenter Saw is what I like along with a full Axe. But when you transport your gear on trips, Lite and Compact is better. I also have a Wooden Handle Fiskar Power Teeth Folding Saw, a 10" Curved Corona, a Tear Drop Handle Folding Saw, plus some generic. I find as long as your Saw's are sharp, that's all that matters.,,.p
Who makes that cross cut saw ?
I like your videos
Looks like you kept your promise Martin haha. I loved the video so high quality !
hilsener from belgium (correct that word if it is written wrong haha)
I really appreciate that you like it. Thanks a lot for watching :)
- Martin
Bushcraftbartons sent me also. I learned very much about saw technology. Have you been able to use the Silky "Katana Boy" saws? I don't own one, but I agree with the principle that it is easier to pull rather than to push. Excellent and comprehensive video!
Thanks for stopping by. I have not used the Katana Boy. They are pretty expensive and a little heavy. I am sure they are awesome when winter camping. Glad you like the video :)
- Martin
Yes, they are beyond my budget as well. All the best.
Hei! Konge video, perfekt detaljnivå!
Hvilke forhandler var det som hadde tigersvansen? Er på utkikk etter en selv. Kom den med slire?
Takk for det Ørjan. Jeg kjøpte den av en kar på finn.no. De ble brukt av forsvaret så jeg har sett at noen butikker som selger overskuddsmateriell har noen av disse fra tid til annen. Den kom ikke med slire så det er litt styr å ha den med seg rundt. Jeg har surret den inn i et stort håndkle.
- Martin
What a monster at 35:50 how do you transport that one, rolled in wool blanket?
That is a real saw my friend. It is a pain to carry in the woods. I have rolled in a towel when carrying it. The plan is to make a leather sheath for it at some point. I don't know how useful it is for general camping though :)
Thanks for stopping by - Martin
Thats the saw they used in the Sahara forest... yes it was a forest before this saw :)
Have you seen the bigger folding saw, like the Silky Katanaboy?? That is pretty much a unpowered chainsaw.
I also really enjoy your channel Martin!
I have seen it. It looks like a real beast of a saw. Maybe I will get one at some point :)
Thanks for watching - Martin
Awesome video Subscribed!
Thanks a lot for doing so :)
- Martin
when you talk about saws and carrying on your pack have you thought about a silky big boy pocket boy or Gitana all folding saw from Japan made for all kinds of work and weather
myself i carry a silky big boy and a silky pocket boy one is on my belt and the other is on my pack
A Good video silky have extrem good saws but l think a bow saw maybe a 21in together with a silky fits l have a Boreal21 bow saw and a 240cm silky saw small, light, and efficient. Regards Barrie Watson
very nice video :D
Thanks :)
- Martin
Flere videoer, mann :)
Flere videoer kommer snart :)
Takk for at du titter innom - Martin
This is the most difficult way to use the survival chainsaw. To use the chainsaw you must to keep distance between your body and the wood. If you use the force of your arms you will tired very quickly, but if you use the force of your Back, is more easy!
the off set of the teeth is called curff
I see that some call the set of the teeth a kerf. Others call the opening the saw leaves in the wood a kerf. The main thing is to prevent the blade from binding.
correct many names for same thing some times its the other way round take for instance BONE SET hear in the us there are 4 types with many sub species in each type
very well done, thanks for all the effort, now catch your breath lol
Thank you :)
- Martin
the saw on a SAK has 1 perfect use to make hearth board notches for primitive friction fire and that's all
I guess that is one good use of it :)
- Martin
the one with red handle is a coping saw used fir fine trim work and has no place in the woods wall maybe for fire board work
I guess you are right. The translation from the norwegian names gets messed up some times :)
I'm 71 so all this is a life's time of accumulated knowledge
no I sharpen my back saw and my bow and buck saw blades just as I sharpen old cross cut saws to
A lot of the newer blades are hardened so they last longer but is really hard to sharpen. I guess it is possible though :)
Vi bruker den oransje 24 inch saga som du viser, og er veldig fornøyd med den. Lett å få byttet blad, skjærer bra tykke stokker til et vinterbål, er grei å bære med og billig! Kjekt å se film fra deg igjen 🎥 Hilsen fra Tove og Kaja
Hyggelig at dere titter innom. Buesag fungerer helt suverent det :)
- Martin
edge protection replacement use old garden hose that's not good as hose any more i.e. it leaks cut a segment to length of saw blade then cut 1 slit length ways and fit on saw blade
That is a good tip :)
This guy really knows what he is taking about: look at short fingers his right hand... (no offence !)
That was not a saw. It was explosives :)
Thanks for stopping by - Martin
the saws morass K. advocates caring is a baco Laplander and a 36 inch bow saw blade carried in a nylon tube belt not the bow it self use the baco and your knife to makea buck saw frame once ya get to the work area
Yes. A lot of people carry the Laplander. I have also heard Mr. Kohanski talking about them. It is a little funny though, to bring a saw to make a saw. Size matters so I guess he has a good point in doing so.
- Martin
reduced weight and he wares the 36 as a belt
the large EIA saw is in fact a 2 man saw just missing the 2nd handle that's what the hole in end of blade is for to attach a 2nd handle yes it CAN be used as a 1 man
I think the hole sometimes was used to attach a spring or elastic to aid the return of the blade. The two person saws look a little different.
I have one that looks identical just a different maker it has a second handle that is removable so 2 men can work together in cutting fire wood its over 180 years old and is a hand down in my family since new
That is cool :) I guess they used these saws any way they found useful. To get the job done was the ultimate goal.
Jeg håper dette alle hjelper merke
:)
I think everyone bought a useless "survival knife" in the 80's. Rambo Effect?
I had a lot of fun with that knife in the 80s. I still like the Rambo movies :)
I do to, but I try to keep it a secret :O In Norway do you need permits for camping in national parks? Is there a quota or waiting list like there is here in the US?
No, here we don't need permits to spend time anywhere in the woods or mountains. There are some places that is protected because of birds and wildlife. These places permits no camping at all. There is not many of these though.
Are the rules any different for foreigners?
The rules are the same for everyone. There are some restrictions on hunting and fishing, but hiking and camping is free and available for everyone :)
I cant speak to Norwegian history but I know there were large saws as far back as 1600s 1 type called a pit saw used to cut planks from large logs en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_pitortoolemera.com/bkpdf/Story%20of%20the%20Saw(2).pdfgo to pg 20 medieval pit saw bottom of pageoren.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw
I know. There where saws in use before 1850 in the sawmills. These saws where not all that suitable for work in the woods. I should have specified that I was talking about saws for work in the woods. Maybe I will make another video on log driving and sawmills in the future. Thanks for the feedback :)
- Martin
pit saws go back to ancient Egypt and were taken to the woods they measured up to 10 feet in length
back saw / miter saw / tennon saw all same tool
:)
nice sharpening horse
It is a nice piece. It is a pain to lug it around in the woods though...
remove legs and make them on the spot when needed
ITS made to lop off lumps of fire wood
10*
Thanks :)
If you can find out the steel grade of the saw blades, you can then find out the rest of the steel properties (US online steel grade specifications), and can see the listing of brittleness (by composition, torsion, or by temperature).
The long saw you are using is for big wood, not the limbs you are cutting. The long saw will have greater stability (and no flexing) in that situation. Most of these saws should be used with saw horses and stable wood, versus a bouncy tree limb you are cutting on.
The bow saw, (and the buck saw) are the best for any saw horse or outback bouncy tree limb cutting. I myself am a folding Corona saw user, and my DIY compactable folding buck saw (also with a metal hacksaw blade) unit in my ruck. A knife, my DIY 20" tanto blade knife-chet, with my buck saw and I can do anything in the house or wild. No large/heavy axe, hatchet, machete, or tomahawk for me.
That makes perfect sense. I guess that makes these big saws even less useful as a bushcraft or camping saw. When I first got the saw going it made some good work on the wood. As for most recreationalists, a smaller and handier saw would make more sense in the woods. As I said, it is a big tool for the big jobs.
The whole thing with steel properties is a little hard for me to wrap my head around. There are so many factors in play regarding the composition of the alloys and the degree of hardening and tempering. The steel property overviews has a lot of numbers in them that is difficult to understand for a layperson as myself. It would make sense if the manufacturers could give out information about the harness of the steel at say -20C, 0C and 30C. My guess is that this has to be measured in a rockwell tester. I have not given up trying to understand it though :)
there are WAY better pocket saws than that
I am sure there are. What models do you prefer?
I currently have 1 I DIY from a 60 inch chain saw chain that broke I cut it down to 34 inch and put handles on it works all most as fast as a chain saw raced my brother once him with a power saw me with my pocket saw cut cookies off I finished a 6 inch cut only 1 min....... that's 60 seconds longer than he did with the power saw but that was 40 years ago when I was in my prime don't think I could do it today
stor så jeg bruker som en sang så med en fiolinbue å lage musikk jeg ikke er god til ikke å sette som en vid
I thought about playing the saw in the video but it is really hard to make it sound nice. I choose not to, just out of compassion for my viewers :)
ha ha ha same reason lol lol