I don’t care what “improvements” have been offered over the years by its various competitors - this is THE quintessential BWCA tool for cutting firewood. :-)

“‘I figured, there must be a better way to cut wood on a camping trip than swinging an axe around,’ Swenson said. ‘So I went home and dreamed this up.’

“‘This’ is the Sven-Saw, an extremely functional camping saw for cutting firewood that folds flat for storing in backpacks and duffel bags. The lightweight saw (about one pound) is designed so the blade stows away into the handle when not in use so there’s no rough edges sticking out to damage the pack or the person carrying it.

“It is one of those go-to camping tools that is iconic Northland, in nearly everyone’s camping box or bag, like a Coleman stove on fishing trips or Duluth Pack backpacks in a canoe. If weight or space is an issue, this is the right saw to carry.”

The Sven-Saw, a Minnesota-made camping staple, turns 60

A classic. We bring one every trip.

Great saw