Just a quick question

[moforuss]

Hi folks,I was wondering what you all thought of the survival/pocket chainsaw and could anyone recommend a good one.

 

[Mesquite]

Not a lot and personally I wouldn't waste my money on any except for a genuine WW2 SOE version.

 

[Leshy]

Hello bud.
Buy cheap you buy twice ...

These however seem to have good reviews.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1803560

Worth a try in my opinion.
👍

 

[Janne]

Could be good in a self defence situation.

How do you keep the chain oriented the correct way in the beginning?

Would a 'real' chainsaw chain ( Husqvarna, Stihl) work too if fitted with handles?

 

[bobnewboy]

As pointed out by Leshy, the "Unbelievable Saw" is actually very good, and i would happily recommend it for timber cutting use. It is light, easily packed and very compact. It would never be any use as any kind of weapon, nor mistaken for one, and for that reason could always be carried legally.

 

[Leshy]

As pointed out by Leshy, the "Unbelievable Saw" is actually very good, and i would happily recommend it for timber cutting use. It is light, easily packed and very compact. It would never be any use as any kind of weapon, nor mistaken for one, and for that reason could always be carried legally.

I like the idea that you can really cut in tight spots and on high spots by lashing some cordage to the handles ...
I'm trying really hard to not buy yet another tool ... But it's difficult to resist , they do look like they're up to the job...👍

 

[Dogoak]

Would a 'real' chainsaw chain ( Husqvarna, Stihl) work too if fitted with handles?

WWll US Jeeps used to have a folding chain type saw with wooden handles as part of the kit, weighty beast though.

 

[Ogri the trog]

I have a Sabre (I think) pocket chainsaw that I have used once in the 13 years that I have been associated with this forum - to cut a high damaged branch that was above an otherwise ideal camping spot, by using exactly the method that Leshy mentions above - tie cord to the handles, throw it over the aforementioned branch and use the cord to operate the saw.

For average, day-to-day cutting it removes a huge amount of wood from the kerf of the cut, and thus requires a large energy input to haul it back and forth.

There are probably better ways to spend your money!

ATB

Ogri the trog