Folding Saw

[OLDE CUTLER]

In the process of checking into what blades I had on hand for a repair project, I ran across this saw blade in my parts selection. I really dont remember where it came from, possibly from a POS exchange in the past. Anyway I went ahead and made a 6 and 5/8" handle for it from .032" brass liners and walnut handles. For now a small bolt and wingnut arrangement serves to lock the blade open and closed. The teeth are aggressive and sharp. This has found a permanent home in my tactical pack. Since it cuts on the pull stroke, the easy open cutout provides a secure grip when cutting.

[doglegg]

OC, you made a very practical and useful tool.

[FRJ]

I am very impressed by your ingenuity and skill. Very nice work there.
That looks like very efficient fabrication on those teeth.

[OLDE CUTLER]

The blade is of unknown origin, no markings anywhere on it. It is sharp and cuts well.

[1967redrider]

Looks awesome and useful. How hard would it be to make a linerlock?

[OLDE CUTLER]

Looks awesome and useful. How hard would it be to make a linerlock?

Still considering that option, that's why I said a bolt and wing nut for now. Would have to modify tang and make a split scale liner to install. Since it cuts on the pull stroke, didn't think it was needed. May need more testing and " engineering".

[OLDE CUTLER]

In sorting thru some camping gear, I came across this folding saw that I have had for years. It is a Seymour Smith #910 Snap cut, with a Teflon coated blade. I have had this in my camping gear for 30 years or more and it works great for general campsite wood cutting, as well as pruning the branches that may want to rub on the shingles of the house or garage. It is 13 and 3/8" closed, and open 21 and 1/8" with 9 and 1/8" of cutting teeth. It goes easily thru green or dry wood because of the set of the teeth as well as the Teflon coated blade. Anyone else have a favorite folding camp saw?

[FRJ]

Well, I've got this saw from Simmonds that folds. Must be about 40 Inches long.

I don't use it much.

[OLDE CUTLER]

Well, I've got this saw from Simmonds that folds. Must be about 40 Inches long.

I don't use it much.

Joe, does that take a lot of effort to work it?

[FRJ]

Uhhh - - I should have said "I don't use it".

I think a stout fellow or a couple of stout fellows could create a good kerf with it.
It's very sharp.
In my younger days I would have liked to have used it or tried to use it.
I think it's an effective tool.

There is a similar one on the bay for $40ish bucks.

[eveled]

Opinel makes really nice folding saws. They lock open and closed. I keep one in my A/C tool bag to trim the hedges that are too close to the units.