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A powerful tool for demanding adventures in the wild, the Nordic Pocket Saw is great for hiking, hunting, fishing, bushcraft, and more. The heat-treated, high-carbon steel chain is designed to stand up to harsh conditions and extreme temperatures, and features double-cutter teeth on each link for effortless cutting in both directions Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downTonyS
95
May 7, 2017
I bought this saw that last time around here on Massdrop. There are a lot of less expensive alternatives available (as others have mentioned), but I decided to take a leap of faith. I am glad I did. The saw, handles and case are all very well made and mine came incredibly sharp. I am looking forward to using it! Like I said, I am very happy with this purchase. After having it in my hand, I'd buy it again in a heart beat!
TonyS
95
Jan 28, 2018
I suggest looking in the mirror and asking yourself the same question.
I bought it, received it and my first impressions were good so I thought I would share them. You seem to be the type that wants to touch and taste every turd before forming an initial opinion. I respect that, but that isn't me. Actually, no, I don't respect that, but I see where you are coming from. Your comment wasn't about the product, it was about another comment and it didn't add any value to the conversation.
Here's an idea, how about you buy one and share your thoughts on it?
Oh, and Eric, I have used it and I still like it. If I needed another saw like this, I'd buy the Nordic Pocket Saw again.
Eric2524
61
Feb 5, 2018
TonySThe troll is strong with this one. To the dark side he has gone indeed. the dark one feels the need to justify his mistake/purchase. I would never buy one due to the force being so strong, warning me of its faults it did. Need not share my thoughts on it as buying this, a mistake I made not. Value of my comment was strong calling out the hate and darkness from Tony, the empire has already claimed his soul. The empire Tony seeks is strong, but there is another, and they will face Tony within his own darkness and conquer his hate.
Tadayo
16
Sep 16, 2016
I've tried these types of saws before, albeit not this brand, with lack luster success. Sure you can get through a branch, but at about 3x the time and effort of a folding saw. They work great right at the start, but as soon as the non-cutting portion of the chain meets the wood, it digs in and dramatically increases the work. Perhaps this brand has it figured out, but the handful that i have tried did not.
Noldir
82
Sep 16, 2016
Just what I wanted to know, thanks!Got a very good folding saw and was wondering if this was any good
PigmonkeY
1082
Dec 7, 2016
TadayoI have never seen one of these "folding chainsaws" or "pocket chainsaws" that actually have rakers set up on them to pull chips out of the channel. You end up getting stuck 1/4 of the way into logs and having to clear out your cut channel and then get your saw back in.
Get a Silky folding saw instead.
Get a Silky folding saw instead.
Aotearoan
190
Apr 1, 2017
A pretty much identical product (other than a choice of coloured handles) available from Gearbest at the moment for $8.24 with free world wide shipping: http://www.gearbest.com/edc-tools/pp_444288.html?wid=21.
I have purchased the same item from other China sites and they are of good quality for what they are. Someone somewhere would seem to have an obscene markup on the Massdrop item.
I have purchased the same item from other China sites and they are of good quality for what they are. Someone somewhere would seem to have an obscene markup on the Massdrop item.
Aotearoan
190
Apr 5, 2017
TonySHi TonyS,
you're right, I hadn't noticed the teeth count; but in my experience of using these saws I have always assumed the gaps between teeth help the saw to glide more smoothly through the cut and carry out wood debris, I'm not sure more teeth would actually be a good thing.
Standard motorised chainsaw blades have a gap of one link between every toothed link whilst Skip Link chainsaw blades are exactly like the handsaw I mentioned and I guess there is a reason they make them like that.
At the end of the day, if you are happy to spend the money on the massdrop item, that's cool. But for similar money, you could have a Silky saw like others have mentioned or even a Sven saw, both perhaps slightly bulkier or less convenient to carry, but way more efficient for frequent use and at this price point much better value for money.
If it's something to chuck in a survival bag for occasional use, or "just in case" then a lot of people on here will appreciate a link to a very similar - if not 'identical' much cheaper option. Massdrop is, after all, about getting a good deal for your money. At the end of the day, they are both hand saws made in China and will both take a while to arrive.
you're right, I hadn't noticed the teeth count; but in my experience of using these saws I have always assumed the gaps between teeth help the saw to glide more smoothly through the cut and carry out wood debris, I'm not sure more teeth would actually be a good thing.
Standard motorised chainsaw blades have a gap of one link between every toothed link whilst Skip Link chainsaw blades are exactly like the handsaw I mentioned and I guess there is a reason they make them like that.
At the end of the day, if you are happy to spend the money on the massdrop item, that's cool. But for similar money, you could have a Silky saw like others have mentioned or even a Sven saw, both perhaps slightly bulkier or less convenient to carry, but way more efficient for frequent use and at this price point much better value for money.
If it's something to chuck in a survival bag for occasional use, or "just in case" then a lot of people on here will appreciate a link to a very similar - if not 'identical' much cheaper option. Massdrop is, after all, about getting a good deal for your money. At the end of the day, they are both hand saws made in China and will both take a while to arrive.
Eric2524
61
Jan 22, 2018
nasedaseNo, it only hurts if you have morning wood, evening wood is ok, just never ever, EVER, use near your dingus in the morning. I didn’t realize I had morning wood, I pulled the saw out and was twirling it and nicked it, hurt the dingus out of me, as bad as a paper cut.
Daengineer
6
Jan 22, 2018
adeadheadWhile true, there is no harm in breaking down dead and down. And some of us hike on our own land so.. Yeah.
sweerek
3
May 7, 2017
These are $6.67 with free shipping from aliexpress.
I own four. They work great with Boy Scouts and complement, not replace, the standard / buck / camp 20"-blade saw.
I own four. They work great with Boy Scouts and complement, not replace, the standard / buck / camp 20"-blade saw.
PigmonkeY
1082
Dec 7, 2016
after struggling using a very similar setup for a few years, i bought a Silky folding saw (GOMBOY) and never looked back. You're in the same ish price bracket with this item. A quality folding saw is pretty much better than this item in every way possible.
stoopid3
37
Apr 1, 2017
PigmonkeYAgree, we have this or something very similar and ended up just bringing the folding saw instead. It's a good idea but tough to use solo on dead and down.
Not even sure where the chain pocket saw is.
Not even sure where the chain pocket saw is.
it-man
720
May 8, 2017
Once you try a silky saw, these ones tend to not get used much. I guess something can be said about the compactness of them, but overall, I take my Silky Saws with me camping.
Cast_Iron_Kid
4
Aug 19, 2017
it-manDitto on the silky saw. It's a chain saw without the noise nor gas. It's better then any other saw out there. Just one guys opinion.
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Creamytorr
21
Jan 23, 2018
it-mansilky saws for serious winter survival camping are the most important item. silky will process wood much faster than any axe with less effort and weighs less too. simple!!!
drewberg
54
Sep 12, 2018
This type of human-powered chainsaw is really awesome and useful. I grew up in the middle of a PNW rainforest and have cut many logs with many types of saws as part of my regular life, and also camping. Just wanted to chime in a dissenting opinion to all the folding-saw fans in this thread.
This saw is ideal for camping, specifically breaking down a large, downed branch---the type you might burn in half a few times (if you didn't have a saw) and consume entirely in one night, not much more than 6" in diameter. These branches are the bread and butter of PNW campfires. The proper form is to put your foot on the branch and cut towards yourself. You can cut through 6" in 30 seconds or so. Doing this I find it's easier and quicker to process a branch than using a folding saw, which requires you bend over and find a sawhorse-like setup to get the right rhythm going. Like any saw or axe it's a lot easier to cut when you have a good form/rhythm and really put some force into it.
This saw is ideal for camping, specifically breaking down a large, downed branch---the type you might burn in half a few times (if you didn't have a saw) and consume entirely in one night, not much more than 6" in diameter. These branches are the bread and butter of PNW campfires. The proper form is to put your foot on the branch and cut towards yourself. You can cut through 6" in 30 seconds or so. Doing this I find it's easier and quicker to process a branch than using a folding saw, which requires you bend over and find a sawhorse-like setup to get the right rhythm going. Like any saw or axe it's a lot easier to cut when you have a good form/rhythm and really put some force into it.
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