Wire saw at its best

[spectre327]

[video=youtube;iikf8PceWU0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iikf8PceWU0[/video]

 

[grunt soldier]

Cool way to make that saw much more useful!!

 

[spectre327]

Thanks. I was curious how to use one and came across this vid and boy it makes a ton of sense

 

[indiver]

I'll have to give this a try.

 

[IndyBeerman]

Been there done that, way better than using the metal hoops, the problem is that they can wear out fairly
fast if you're in a situation where you need to make a lot of cuts, and the harder the wood, the faster it
wears out.

That's why I have three of them in my GHB, and also one of the combo packs that has the shovel, pick,
hammer/axe and saw attachments.

 

[Blackhawk2001]

I've used wire saws, but didn't like the ones the military issued because they were pretty fragile. Don't know if they make them anymore, but I have a "chain saw" type emergency saw that I keep in my "no **** bare bones emergency bag." It's proven to be much more robust.

 

[TheRude1]

Good idea
Thanks for the link

 

[smokingman]

Over a minute and a half to cut two 1 and a half in branches while using plenty of energy.The idea is better than a just having a saw(the bow),the saw will still only last a few cuts though.

If you want a real tool get a good quality hatchet or axe.It will save energy and prove much more useful than any saw.The durability and usefulness of an axe or hatchet is worth the weight in any survival situation.

 

[Cldedhnds]

^^^^Agreed. A good hatchet is worth it's weight in gold for longevity. I don't think I would want to rely on even a few wire saws on a pinch.

 

[spectre327]

Over a minute and a half to cut two 1 and a half in branches while using plenty of energy.The idea is better than a just having a saw(the bow),the saw will still only last a few cuts though.

If you want a real tool get a good quality hatchet or axe.It will save energy and prove much more useful than any saw.The durability and usefulness of an axe or hatchet is worth the weight in any survival situation.

These were never designed to be a permanent solution, otherwise the wire would be thicker and carbide sharper. These are last ditch saws at best in the event you lose your pack or are down to very basic barebones.