Bone saw for Elk

[sprig86]

I am looking for suggestions on packable bone saws for elk legs and for cutting the skull cap off? Any recommendations?

 

[JohnCushman]

the Wyoming saw comes apart and packs into a couple pieces. They carry them at Bass Pro Shop and places like that

 

[spook12]

Bone them out in the field. 24 volt cordless sawzall for the skull plate.

 

[JohnCushman]

http://www.amazon.com/Wyoming-Knife...F8&qid=1347671937&sr=8-1&keywords=wyoming+saw

 

[spook12]

Packable.....................Yep I'm that bad ass that i pack a 24volt sawzall all the time ! LOL. I should have been more clear. I pack skulls out and cut either back at camp or at home.

 

[Elkmagnet]

I like to euro elk so I dont carry a saw. But I have used the kershaw exchange blade type saw on hunts in really deep and it was ok.

 

[muleguy]

best trail saw ever

At 9.5 oz with bone and wood blade -this one can't be beat
Wyoming saw is good but heavy compared to this one made in Canada
happy trails

http://www.camping-gear-outlet.com/...campaign=cgo&gclid=CKLPkIDFtrICFQWCQgodrEcAcA

 

[JohnCushman]

a 9 oz difference is heavy? LOL I have a Wyoming saw and love it

 

[Lawnboy]

I just use a folding pruning saw that can be purchased at any hardware store. Lightweight and they do the job.

 

[Bambistew]

I've used a bunch, don't care for Wyoming saws, and I've worn out a few blades in them. They are heavy, if you are on a backpack trip. They S-U-C-K for cutting out elk/moose antlers.

I pack a small 15" carpenters handsaw on most occasions, it slips between the frame and bag on my pack. Works slicker than snot on moose, elk, sheep skuls, firewood, etc. No knuckle crunching like with a WY saw, doesn't fall appart in the dark, etc. All for about $20.

 

[sprig86]

Bone saw

Thanks for all of the suggestions, I'll check em all out.

 

[greatbasin]

Here's a couple more to try. I haven't used 'em but they look decent. I am in the need for a new one too so please report back after you use whatever you get.

http://www.svensaw.com/purchase.

There a couple of folders that might fill the bill

http://www2.fiskars.com/Products/Yard-and-Garden/Pruning-Saws-and-Tools

 

[RobertR]

I have never had to use a saw for the legs or brisket or pelvis because if you know where the joints are a saw in most cases is not needed. Unless your not leaving a lot of neck you can cut the head off at the last join with a knife.
If I needed the use of a saw in the back country I would use what Muleguy uses for cutting the skull.

 

[mtlion]

This is what I use:

http://www.outdooredge.com/Kodi-Pak-Hunting-Knife-and-Saw-Combo-p/kodi-pak.htm

I've had 2 sets for about 10 years now, one for myself and one for my wife. A couple years ago I snapped the caping knife in half cutting out some ivories, sent it in and it was replaced for free.

 

[putm2sleep]

+1 on the Wyo saw. I carry an extra bone blade in the sheath. It has worked well for 15 years. Lawnboy and Bambistew would be good authorities on this subject for certain.

 

[Baerman]

If I ever pack a saw I do the same as Lawnboy. We use something like this but in a fold up version, not retractable version.