Survival- Saws
Axes are not
really “needed”, for
survival, or in a survival kit, neither are saws, but they are handy and I’ll
bet you have a “big-one” included in
your field survival kit, right? Why? As I stated above, they are not really
needed for survival and just add unnecessary weight to the kit you have to
carry with you.
But you
insist that you “must” have a
saw; so what are the alternatives (see as well my posting on the knives I
carry)? Actually there are several; two of which we will discuss.
Basically, There are Four Types of Wire Saws:
· Commando Wire saws are made in England, of high quality steel, for the British military.
· Like many things in North America, so called “genuine” “G I issue” wire saws are made in China, often from an inferior grade of steel, not in the United States OF America, they are not standard military issue.
· Surgical wire saws are just that, intended for surgery.
·
Spiral
saws are designed for high speed (500O rpm) cutting of
composites, metal and some wood etch.
Obviously,
the British SAS wire saws are, without a doubt, the best survival saws on the
market. They are rugged, tough, sharp, and fast cutting. They are made out of
rust-proof, stainless steel; and will cut easily through bone, bamboo, wood,
ice, or metal. They are not only used by the British; but by Canada, the US, and other countries as well.
How to Use a Wire, Survival, Saw
© Al (Alex, Alexander) D Girvan-2012. All rights reserved.
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