Thread: Gerber Sliding Saw

Picked up one of these at REI over the weekend.

I used to have a Fiskars sliding saw and couldn't find a replacement. A call to customer service led to this saw. (Gerber is owned by Fiskars I guess)

Feels good in the hand, has several places to attach cords or hardware for hanging on a pack strap.

The blade is larger than the one on my previous saw and should do as good a job or better. I loved the Fiskars, and lost it while building Y-Knot at RHR.

For $11 I thought it was a bargain.

Looking forward to using it soon.

i own one of these and it' my secret weapon in the war on cedars.

After experiencing the Samurai, all other folding saws pale by comparison.

It's a little bulky, but it can "get 'er dun" quickly.

I want this
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/pr...ic.asp?ID=8401

and this
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/pr...=3839&pic=1319

Originally Posted by Silver Back

I want this
http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/pr...ic.asp?ID=8401

Brad owns one of those.

That Saw-chette is kewl-E-o.

Originally Posted by Ridenfool

That Saw-chette is kewl-E-o.

Cabela's has them in stock.

Originally Posted by Ridenfool

Picked up one of these at REI over the weekend.

I used to have a Fiskars sliding saw and couldn't find a replacement. A call to customer service led to this saw. (Gerber is owned by Fiskars I guess)

Feels good in the hand, has several places to attach cords or hardware for hanging on a pack strap.

The blade is larger than the one on my previous saw and should do as good a job or better. I loved the Fiskars, and lost it while building Y-Knot at RHR.

For $11 I thought it was a bargain.

Looking forward to using it soon.

I have one of those, I will give it away if you want another. As I recall, the blade flexes all over the place and is very difficult to use. I think it is the same one at least?? My pocketknife style folding one works way better and is smaller. I think you live a couple miles from me if you need to try your saw out.

Originally Posted by steepnfast

I have one of those, I will give it away if you want another. As I recall, the blade flexes all over the place and is very difficult to use. I think it is the same one at least?? My pocketknife style folding one works way better and is smaller. I think you live a couple miles from me if you need to try your saw out.

he's hooked on the Samuri Saw now!

Is it a one-way blade?

Nevermind, I just read it goes both. I want a one-way blade.

Originally Posted by steepnfast

I have one of those, I will give it away if you want another. As I recall, the blade flexes all over the place and is very difficult to use. I think it is the same one at least?? My pocketknife style folding one works way better and is smaller. I think you live a couple miles from me if you need to try your saw out.

Since starting this thread I have found the Samurai to be the better saw. Though I like the compact design of the Gerber, you do have to be careful not to tweak the blade.

Still an okay saw to carry along on a ride for trimming, but it's not really an effective trail building tool.

So, you hang out in the greater neopolitan Smithville-RHR mega-plex?

is this the samurai saw you have?

http://www.agriculturesolutions.com/...ypage.tpl.html

Originally Posted by igotabike

is this the samurai saw you have?

http://www.agriculturesolutions.com/...ypage.tpl.html

Though the colors are different, I think this is the saw.

Spicewookie buys these at a local commercial equipment vendor. Maybe he'll post up the source.

it's similar to the one Ridenfool posted. we got the curved blade/handle version from Austin Outdoor Power Equipment. they sell to local arborists and tree trimming crews. absolutely top quality stuff. AOPE is great. i can't find any pics to link, but the manager gave me a catalog to look at and he recommended the samuris. we couldn't be happier with the persformance/durability.

I was really surprised how much wood I was able to cut through ALL by myself with a Samurai.

I have this saw and I keep it in my Camelback to clean up low hanging branches. http://www.amazon.com/Corona-Clipper.../dp/B0007LXTPA

I have been using it for about 4 years and its still super sharp and is wicked fast on Cedar Branches.

felco or corona all the way.. echo sometimes