Bahco Laplander VS Sawvivor "Res Ipsa Loquitur"

[JBViray]

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[wb5mgr]

I really am not impressed with the sawvivor, it is a poor compromise of a real 24" bow saw. I have a bow saw which is a great tool for woodcraft around camp or home, and I own several Bahco,Fiskars and Corona pruning style saws plus several carpentry type handsaws ... All of them have been good tools, each is purpose built, and none are a compromise. In general I dislike compromise tools. Almost my sole exception to that rule is my leatherman supertool and my Victorinox Farmer SAK, they are lik

[Alamo2k]

battlefield 1942 music?

[felderup]

the sawvivor, the blade holder needs to be fixed somehow, it's a lot like a hacksaw, the pins have to be angled to pull it into the holder. maybe if the holders were split, with removable pins...

[Tacmarksman]

The sawvivor isn't designed to cut 2 by 4's, if you get a round tree trunk in there then it would do alot better. The sawvivor has a bigger blade too, I've got one and have used that advantage quite often. That Laplander is more compact, and might do a straighter cut, but in an actual wilderness situation I would rather have a larger, more versatile tool like the sawvivor.

[StratoManBasejumper]

What is the artist and name of the song at the beginning and end of this video?

[drkilcourse]

The actual time was 8.4 seconds for the Lapander and 16.7 for the Sawvivor!

[Kayapotribe]

Hey Cody, could you please post your survival kit again with the alocksacks. I'm bumbed you took those off the net. Thank you!!

[Geeknotions]

You are only supposed to use one hand, why do you think there is only one hand guard? These saws are designed to use their weight to cut. You can see that it reply only took 5 to 6 seconds.

[sraike]

Totally agree with you on the Bahco vs. Sawvivor. I too was disappointed with the Sawvivor's blade and its adjustment. If you thing the Bahco is good, try a Silky F180 folding saw. It cuts even better IMO.

[Smokin07ram]

@sraike The Silky is unbelievably good.

A lot more money and a bit heavier though

[Lawson80]

@rob5tube

I have to agree with rob5tube here guys. Cody, you should know that with a bow saw you let the blade do the work and you don't push down hard on the cut (like you did), as it doesn't increase the efficiency of the cut; it just twists the blade (as your demonstration showed). Just a firm pressure is all you need, and like rob5tube said, it will cut through just as good as the Laplander.

They are both good saws, I've used and recommend them both, but this was not a fair comparison.

[Smokin07ram]

@Lawson80 Yes, I found I got a better cut that way, but then the Sawvivor becomes even slower.

I use a 300mm Silky saw and it seems to consume about 50% less energy than the Sawvivor while cutting well over twice as fast. It does weight about 1/4 pound more, but what a difference in energy consumed while preparing wood is well worth the difference. It is $50.00 so twice as expensive.

[dthom214]

Very informative review! This will complement my small forest axe nicely.

[LVPG2010]

I love the video. It confirms my SV belief. But don't discount a good bow saw for firewood. No, not a fan of the Sawvivor. Yes, really like the Bahco, but believe the tools are used for different tasks. The Bahco should cut through the 2x4. This size wood is ideally what would be cut with it. But a well made Bow-saw, which is what the SV tries to be, can create a great deal of blade tension thus do far better than a SV or Bahco on 4-8 inch trees for firewood. Great video.

[thump186]

I think the Laplander is great for a pack saw, but the Sawvivor is a great camp type saw. with that said i think that having the 18 inch blade is more economical as having more cutting with each stroke taking less strokes and less energy to process the wood.

[AppalachianPrepper]

I am glad you said that. Try the Pocket Boy Silky and you will be saying the same thing about the Bacho. Great Review. I agree, a good medium size bushcraft type knife a small pocket saw, like the Pocket Boy, will get you the same as a GFB SFA and a Trail Blazer TBS-18 on most outdoor excursions. Save the weight guys, less weight, more fun. :-)

[AppalachianPrepper]

@AppalachianPrepper Ohh. And I do have the Saw-vivor, and agree. It's a POS. Get a Trail Blazer TBS-18 if you wanna carry the weight and take up the valuable room in a small daypack.

[kentpublic]

Another fabulous video, Cody. I love the music!  You provide an excellent comparison of these two saws. I have a Gerber "exchange-a-blade" which is similar to the Bahco, but I don't know if it's equivalent. As I've watched Nutnfancy over the years, I've thought to myself that I might want to invest in a Sawvivor instead. Your video convinces me that what I've got should suffice, if not exceed my needs. Thank you!

[duragezic]

Good comparison. I don't see myself needing to saw larger logs so I think I"d go with the Bahco Laplander.

[rob5tube]

The Sawvivor is in essence a bow saw and requires a different technique to the technique you demonstrated. A bow saw used correctly would slice through that piece of wood knots and all like a knife through butter.

[jrmym2]

@rob5tube And are you gonna keep this " different technique" a secret?

[johnnyr612028]

Good comparative information from an experienced woodsman.  Thanks for posting.

[redrocco44]

Bacho is tops especially if you remove the black coating and use WD40. Thanks for all your vids.

[dakdak88]

Nice demo Cody...I like a nice even cut on firewood...nice to have logs that will sit nice on the ground while splitting and not have to shim them up...I thought I saw a seller online that was selling the Kershaw version of the Bahco Laplander for $19.99 and free s/h..glad I did not pull the trigger on the sawvivor after watching another YTer's vids...although SawVivor does look like a good tool for the larger logs ect...Thanks for sharing this

[Hiddenhideaway]

I use one of those Laplanders for quatering and splitting big game. Works awesome.

[orcaluv]

ah!!! haha thanks Cody!

[MrVegaslive]

LOL, I like how subtle CODY says, "UP YOURS NUTNFACNY." w/o mentioning his name.

[MongoWongo777]

Thanks. I just purchased the Bahco Laplander.

[SixtyAteOutdoors]

So I have both and use them for different seasons. Basically I use the sawvivor in the winter when at camp overnight/weekend. I live in northern New Hampshire and usually process about a ten inch wide pieces and split them further with a Glock knife. The Bahco is fantastic and certainly a much more refined tool, I just go to the sawvivor when processing larger wood typically with a couple guys around. So go and cut a log for me and I will do the same to see if the bahco is easier on a bigger log

[LittleMountainXD]

Thanks Cody, I have been looking for a good compact saw for the upcoming pack trip season. Bahco it is.

[Urudrim]

epic music!

i've recently been using the corona 10" pro and love it so far. it's been effortless cutting through hardwood 4-6 inches in diameter and the price for the tool and replacement blades is reasonable.

[RSands65]

Very good video, and in many respects I agree. The Laplander is quick, easy and compact, and in many cases is an excellent choice. For cutting larger wood and/or lots of it though, where it has to be done manually with light weight saw, I still think a quality folding buck saw with a 24" blade is the way to go. Bahco makes blades for such saws, and they are exceptional as well.

[baronmaul]

YEAH BATTLEFIELD MUSIC

[YokoWenis]

Ah, you were duped by Nutnfancy's sawvivor review too. I bought one as well and thought it sucked once I was on trail. The blade would come off continuously and was all over the place during use.

[wranglerstar]

@YokoWenis yes I bought the saw because of his video. I have not had the same experience as he has with it. We should send him Laplander maybe he'll ditch the Sawvivor.

[YokoWenis]

@wranglerstar Truth be told, I bought the Laplander for a backpacking friend of mine on his birthday after for first video on it. At least one of us will have a good trail saw. We're going to the Tetons in August so I'll be sure to film an on the trail comparison video. Thanks for the vid

[CPLBSS88]

@YokoWenis your blade was not tight enough then. Its a great saw. i personaly prefer the laplander for my pack saw and a standard bow say as my camp saw.

[aseglkj]

@YokoWenis that's what you get for listening to a guy that tries to buck a log with a freaking splitting axe.

[Graveltrucking]

That Sawvivor is a hacksaw with a swede saw blade I don't think I would buy one of those either. The Laplander looks like it would be a handy tool to have, something I will eventually add to my tool box. The Sawvivor should come with a first aid kit for the cut and pinched fingers.

Thanks for the review.

[HalfQ]

I have had a Bahco for quite some time and it's excellent. Never leave the house without it. Got mine for about £12.Best money I have ever spent. ***** must have item.

[scooter17568]

Great review. Had never heard of Bahco Laplander before. Will check it out. Thanks.

[JERMBUGS]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. I currently own the Sawvivor and I am having the same issues you have had. I have often wondered if there is anything better, it looks like you have found it. I will have to give this one a try.

[mysciencenow]

i still need a bahco laplander....ive just been carrying an entire saw in my car up till now

[a2eric1]

Gee whiz! We needed this video, thanks for the demonstration. I would have never thought it would come out that way, but its a very compelling comparison. Time to go shopping.

[CampfireTalk]

I agree with you here on the folding pruning saws over to the Sawvivor/Sven style saws.

I'm mostly coming from a backpacking p.o.u here on this just to give more background of my usage. Folding pruning saws for me have always been faster & the most compact.

[noshoes]

I bought one of the laplanders on your recommendation a few month back and I liiiike it very much!

[Diopterman]

Excellent review.

I am glad that the Bahco did as good or better this time as it did in your last review!

Thank you Cody!

[1616855]

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[ChristopherWalkenPUA]

Cody I bought 2 bahco's around last Christmas per your recommendation, one for me and one for my dad. I put it in my trunk and just recently took it out to test it on some PVC when I was making some homemade target stands

I completely agree with your results vs the sawvivor. When I first tried cutting the PVC I used a hacksaw similar to the sawvivor. The cuts were inaccurate and rough, and yes the saw was sharp. then I used the bahco and it literally took about half the time.

[Atreid3s]

You play Portal, and now Battlefield!?

[fbs9494]

Thesawvivor can also only cut wood as thick as the blade to the top of the frame. Thanks for the review. This could be my next saw.

[Godzillaslovechild]

HOLY CRUD!!! THANK YOU!!! I can't believe you were so able to point out the shortcomings of the Sawvivor! I have a Laplander as well and have always loved it. I have friends of the tactical community that swear by the sawviver...and frown upon my Laplander...glad to see I am not the ONKY one that appreciates this blade!!!

[canadianprepper5]

+1 bahco laplander.

[machinegunmana]

great video, great review...looks like i just found my new pack saw!

[pjpubsci]

Thanks! I'll have to try the Laplander. Have you ever tried a fanno saw blade or a silky saw blade?

[ChaplainJoe1]

Great vid brother. I agree with your results completely. Sawvivor just isn't tough enough for the bush. Some light pruning in the back yard? Maybe. Bahco is a far superior tool.

[sourcefourme]

I have a Corona saw that looks just like this one. Any idea how the two compare? Also, where do they have these locally? I'd like to pick one up to try out. Thanks-

[luis545x39]

thanks i was going to buy a sawvivor. No more again thanks for puting the information out there

[landlockedviking]

"cut soft metal" :O , I suppose once but you'd be sorry you did. Would never advise that myself.

[freakshow2000]

hmmm, first negative review of the sawvivor I have seen. I wonder if the results would be the same after 45 minutes of cutting fire wood.

[talonvi]

battlefield 2 theme nice. Good comparison as well. Much appreciated.

[TheManlyMan77]

Battlefield 1942 music in the beginning. haha. brought back memories.

[thebjgj2]

No way nutnfancy live the saw viver, LOL

[rchopp]

Just as good of a review as the first time, Thanks Cody

[glynn72]

"We're not building pianos here" lmoa Good video. I've always been happy with the Laplander too. Thumbs up Cody!

[MrABC250]

Excellent production value... can I ask what you are using to edit your videos together?

[formatC2]

what about the Laplander and the fiskars SoftGrip ?

[wranglerstar]

@formatC2 sorry I don't have a Fiskars. Sounds like you have a good video idea for you channel page. 

[formatC2]

@wranglerstar I like the laplander, but may pick up a fiskars because it's half the price.

[jrmym2]

@formatC2 Google "Fiskars Softgrip PowerTooth Folding Saw Review".

[formatC2]

@jrmym2 nobody does reviews as good as wranglerstar.

[Crombie531]

I have been waiting for this video. Thanks you made up my mind.

[187plumber]

just picked up a laplander this past week and used it all week for fire wood and love it so glad i bought it money well spent

[MrM2hb]

This was helpful I need to pick up some saws for my kits--thanks.

[sunshinelowe]

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