Just following up Gerry's post to the "What do you carry with you when stalking?" thread where he mentions carrying a "4" bone saw" in his kit. Wanted to ask this separately rather than hijacking the OP thread.

I have looked for a while, but cant see anything I like. Can anyone suggest a make/model/retailer for a good, small bone saw that works for them in the field?

I use the Gerber E-Z Saw, it's light, compact (smaller than it appears in the photo) and the teeth clean easily with a toothbrush. There were some plastic orange handled ones on the market a few years ago that were even less expensive. I especially appreciate the blunt tip of the blade as the bladder sits directly underneath the pelvis and I'm not keen on rupturing it.

http://www.basspro.com/Gerber-...at=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT

For the cost concious there's a less expensive model from Bass Pro, it's light, has a longer folding blade, convenient, cleans up easily but does not have a blunt tip.

Either one works fine on the breast.

http://www.basspro.com/RedHead...-Saw/product/102906/

Having experimented with most of the bone saws on the market over the years, including the standard T-handle saws like the Gerber and Sagem, folding saws etc, my firm favourite is the bone saw made by Dave Stretton at Donington Deer Management in the UK.

DS Bone Saw 4.5" blade

Costs about £23:50 mail order from Richard Dunham at
Stalkers UK

It rips through the pelvic girdle and breastbone of a big red deer without any fuss - I have one in my stalking kit and a couple more in my deer larder.

Adam.

I have used a "Wyoming saw" for years. They fold up and used to come in a leather sheath, Now it appears that they are cordura. They are a very solid saw and quite light, with a bone saw and a tree saw in the package. Here is an image and a link




http://www.cabelas.com/product...BSearch-All+Products

I use the Gerber in my stalking pack, but have used the DS in the larder with great effect, (especially on the smaller species).

Once in the larder though I have a 18" stainless bone saw, for which my butcher supplies me with a diamond tipped blades, (cue the snipey bling jokes... ) It just strolls through the biggest carcasses and is great even when cutting beef ribs.

K

+1 for Wyoming saw. They come in 2 sizes. I like the longer version for field and butchering.

Thanks guys. Lots of good options there. I may even buy a smaller on for the pack, and a bigger one to leave at home or in the vehicle

Bwana,

I carry and use the Opinel No12 saw and is handy to carry and saws thru a Sambar pelvis with relative ease.

tasso

Thanks Tasso. Sambar is one of the reasons I want this, so another good one to know about.