| | |  | Stainless Steel Commando Wire Saw | Home » » Stainless Steel Commando Wire Saw | | | | | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 How Much WOOD Can A Survival Saw CUT?...Mar 14, 2011
By Cyclist01222
"Paul"
...in an emergency situation - plenty! Reviewer, J. Marshall, is correct. The main purpose of any survival item is emergency use. Compact and light weight is a must or you may not take it with you. A chain saw will cut a lot quicker but you won't take it in the bush. This saw is a great survival tool and used as intended, will do the job without being difficult to carry. If you "PLAN" on doing extensive woodworking then take the appropriate tool for sure. I have practiced with this saw and if you let the wire cut without excessive force it will not break. You must keep the wire stretched out and not let it "wrap" around the object being cut - this is what causes it to break. Granted, you won't build a log cabin with it but an emergency shelter is doable! You can put some sticks through the eyelets for better grip or stretch it over a notched, green branch to fashion a saw handle. Two users, one on each end, can really make this saw hum! I carry mine in one of those plastic chew containers - fits perfect and you can add other small items!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A little flimsy, but...May 22, 2011
By Cree Dalene
"Adventure Guide Extraordinaire"
I purchased this to take with me to Afghanistan, so I could cut pallets to make furniture, to make my deployment a little more comfortable. At first, I thought it was a joke, because I had a hard time keeping it stretched out, and it got stuck on everything... but once I figured out how to hold it, and use it, I managed to cut very effectively with it. It's a lot like using a jigsaw, except you can manipulate it much easier. Overall, a good product, and I would recommend it for any outdoors-man interested in a more compact way of cutting wood.
14 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Useful tool if used correctlyDec 07, 2009
By J. Marshall
The wire saw makes for a good addition to your camp pack because of it's size and ability to cut something in a pinch. It will not replace a good ax or field knife, but that is not it's purpose. People need to be cautious that they do not use it like they would with an actual saw and use excessive force or it will break and then you will be stuck with nothing. If common sense is used, it is a valuable tool for your truck console or woods bummin' bag. I have 2 of them.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great wire sawMay 11, 2011
By scott
Ive used alot of wiresaws that were junk but this wire saw is great!It will saw threw saplings good so it is goo for a survival situation where you need to build a shelter.I make survival kits and this is the saw that I put in them.If you have a problem wirh your saw breaking it is because you didnt use it properly.This is a good saw for survival kits.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Light and usefulMay 13, 2011
By SteveG
I usually use the saw on my Wenger SAK, but on ocasion I've carried one of these for making a bow saw. The rings are very stout and the swivels help protect the blade from kinking and allow you to get a better stroke when using this as a "thumb saw". However the best use of these is to get a heavy green stick about 2/3 the length of the wire, and cut slots in each end to make a bow saw with this as the blade.
I found it best to put the ring on the outside with the swivel in the slot rather then nest the ring in the slot, which tends to cause the ring to slip out. But I've made variations where the rings are placed in notches, rather than end slots, that worked well, also. Depending on the wood you choose for your bow, slots or notches may be easier. Some might split with a slot in the end, others may crack with a slot. The most important this to remember is to get enough bend in your bow to cut through the wood you are trying to saw. As you can usually cut from more than one side, you may not need a super deep bow but a good bit of space between the wire and the top of the bow will make your sawing easier.
This wire blade can be broken and it doesn't cut as well as a regular saw, but it's cheap and very light. If you want a more permanent, light weight, better cutting solution you can try the sawvivor, also available here on Amazon. It's much bulker and certainly a bit heavier though.
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