Re: Recommendation on Bone Saws
Wyoming saw for me. But as some said, you can do a lot with a pruning saw too.
Only I ever need a saw for is to split the sternum and remove a skull plate (antlers attached) if and when required.
Bottom line it needs to be light weight and very packable.
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dak0ta
So a specialized saw for hunting isn't necessary per se?
Only if you want to spend the bling on one.
I use a cheap hand saw from home depot for field work. Use it on 3-4 animals, pitch it and get another. A hand saw for bones is just another "consumable" item like plastic bags and rope.
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a brand new bahco handsaw.
Re: Recommendation on Bone Saws
Don't need one if you use the gutless method. Why waste time sawing through any bone when you can cut and bone out an animal quickly and easily.
With that said, I do carry a Wyoming saw for cutting small trees etc. from the trail.
Cheers
SS
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Got a vid of the gutless method? I thought you open up the sternum and pelvis and just cut the trachea and diaphragm and pull everything out the rear end. That was easy enough, it's easier?
Also what's the best way to saw off the top of the skull with the antlers?
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crappy tire will have their mastercrap brand handsaw on sale for 5 or 6$ every now and then. 14" long I think. I keep one in my quad bike for handy purposes.
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Downwindtracker2
Those folding Japanese pruning saws. Lee Valley sells them.
Silky saws. Love them. Got a folding one with a coarse blade for wood and a fine blade for bone in the pack. I have another larger fixed blade one in the quad.
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Someone gave me a folding Gerber bone saw.
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Silky Gomboy. Cuts fast, smooth, effortlessly. Doesn't rust if it gets wet and you forget to dry it off. Lightweight. Blade bends well (instead of snapping)Orange handle is nice
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Best thing I have ever used is the wyoming saw http://www.wyomingknife.com/saws.htm
Have had mine for over a decade, done brisket, ribs, pelvis, cut out antlers, on more moose, elk, deer than I can recall, Have even split moose north/south right through the spine no problem. have also used the wood blade lots cutting small blowdowns out of a trail etc. Still using the original blades that come with it, breaks down nicely for packing, but is still extremely sturdy.
HIGHLY reccomned!
Chris