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Scout64
03/02/2017 01:36AM
 
quote AndySG: " This is the preferred saw for those in the know. And BWCA member Ragged makes sheaths for them. The saw and sheath are more effective, safer and less cost than any folding saw out there."


That one is a little big for my needs, looking for something that folds up to store easier. I will be using it when I go backpacking too. I have the Sven Saw, but the sharp edges and corners mean that I have to wrap it in something so it does not cut into the fabric. The Boreal seems to be easy to set up and I won't have to be so careful putting it in my pack.
 
BobberRob
03/02/2017 11:24AM
 
I've had it on 5 or so trips and would speak highly of it. Well worth the price.
 
maxxbhp
03/02/2017 11:55AM
 
Hard to beat this one







But seriously, I got this 2 years ago and it's all I use now


 
OldFingers57
03/02/2017 12:00PM
 
I own one that is similar to this one. It's called the What a Saw. Has a similar swing out style of blade system to it. It comes with 4 blades, 2- wood, 1-metal, 1-bone blade. Otherwise I own a Sven saw 21 inch, a Fast Buck Saw and a Corona (like the one maxxbp has in the photo).
 
jcavenagh
03/02/2017 03:48PM
 
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A1t2o
03/02/2017 03:47PM
 
quote AndySG: " This is the preferred saw for those in the know. And BWCA member Ragged makes sheaths for them. The saw and sheath are more effective, safer and less cost than any folding saw out there."


How big is this? I could come up with a guard for the cutting edge and stash it with the cutting board. I can't believe I never considered something so simple before. Cutting wood fast seems like one of the easiest shortcuts when setting up camp and getting dinner/lunch going. I probably never considered it just because it is a task we usually don't mind doing.
 
BigCurrent
02/26/2017 05:54PM
 
Have not used one, so I can't speak to the cutting prowess, but have handled one. They are very well built and it's a great design.
 
Ragged
02/26/2017 06:06PM
 
I think Mark (Frenchy19) and Ben (NCTRY) both have and love this saw, I'm sure they will be along shortly.
 
nctry
02/26/2017 07:08PM
 
I'll shortly come along. Yes, great saw. They make an agressive blade for it and combined the next step up would be a chain saw. :)
 
Scout64
02/26/2017 10:02AM
 
Thinking of buying the Boreal21. Looks compact and easy to set up. Does anyone have experience with this saw? Boreal21
 
AndySG
02/26/2017 06:02PM
 
This is the preferred saw for those in the know. And BWCA member Ragged makes sheaths for them. The saw and sheath are more effective, safer and less cost than any folding saw out there.
 
Northwoodsman
02/26/2017 06:11PM
 
I have it and love it.
 
Atb
02/26/2017 07:51PM
 
I have the 15" Svensaw and have been coveting my buddies 21" Sven. I might just leapfrog and go for this fine looking implement.
 
deerfoot
02/26/2017 08:57PM
 
The manufacturer donated one to the Wabakimi Project for use on our trips several years ago. I have not used it much but I know others like it. It is easy and quick to assemble and well built.