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Bow saw

Why a normal bow saw for backpacking, rather than a folding one?

In this video, he points out that a non-folding saw is both stronger and lighter than a folding saw. Yes, it's bigger, but it's not hard to strap it to the outside of your pack.

Safety

Designs for a bushcrafted saw buck / saw horse

Regular-hight saw buck:

Flat surface at foot height: