Bone Saw

COLOhunter · Sep 26, 2017

Just curious if there are any bone saws that you guys really like. I tend to either backpack hunt or get pretty far in so weight is important. I have the WY saw which is great, but I don't love packing it. Thanks!

dirtygrass · Sep 27, 2017

I used the Outdoor Edge Kodiak-Pak saw last year to take a skull plate off. It sucks took longer to take the skull plate off than skin and quarter the deer. I also am looking for a good, light, bone saw.

trophyhunter · Sep 27, 2017

I have a Gerber folding saw, works great nice and light but strong material.

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NORKALNIMROD · Sep 28, 2017

I've used several types. Based on what I've seen and used I believe you already have the best one out there.

Norkal

"One can take my life but not my faith or my
confidence. I fear none and respect all."

Deerlove · Sep 30, 2017

Do you really need one?

jims · Sep 30, 2017

I'm with Deerlove! Do you really need one? I've hunted everything from deer, elk, moose, sheep, mtn goats and have never used a saw for around 40 years! Take a look at the "gutless" method in youtube and you will never need more than a knife! I usually hunt fairly rough, remote country and the least amount of weight and bulk in my pack...the better!

COLOhunter · Oct 4, 2017

Solid point. I guess I don't truly need one, I just think it makes things easier. I've been doing the gutless method for years, but I typically don't de-bone the meat (something I've been considering more and more). I shot a good 5X5 this year, but it wasn't something I was going to mount and I didn't want to pack the skull. Thanks for the input.

NORKALNIMROD · Oct 5, 2017

Need one?
Not for quartering.
Not for deboning.
Not even for removing the head.
But I don't know of an easier way to remove a skull plate. Do any of you?

Norkal

"One can take my life but not my faith or my
confidence. I fear none and respect all."

mmwb · Oct 6, 2017

Just pack a blade and then improvise a bow saw on the spot, if you need it.

http://rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2012/05/how-to-make-primitive-bow-saw-in.html

alsatian · Oct 6, 2017

LAST EDITED ON Oct-06-17 AT 12:30PM (MST)[p]I love the Wyoming Saw. It cuts through bone in a big hurry. I'm talking about elk leg bones. That is some heavy bone.

Deerlove · Oct 6, 2017

A inside joke with my brothers is that if you need a saw for the skullplate you shouldn't have shot it. LOL

dirtygrass · Oct 6, 2017

mmwb, that's pretty cool.

dirtygrass · Oct 6, 2017

If I am going to do a full mount and far from the truck I bring a saw for the skull plate, head gets heavy. Bought the small WY saw, lighter than the head.

COLOhunter · Oct 18, 2017

That's hilarious Deerlove.

BPKHunter · Jun 15, 2018

I have historically been in same boat.

Never saw a bone except skull plate. Debone all other body parts in about 15 min.

I had never skinned the head off, but shot a buck worthy of a mount this year, but not so worthy I could resort to a Euro, so I tried it, following my taxi's advice around ears and lips, though could have done better at bases. Anyway, it wasn't hard, didn't take long, and after I removed the easy goodies off it, the skull was quite light and not likely worth carrying a saw for(yay!).

That said, elk are another story and skull capping those buggers can be a pain in the A$$. I've used a few smaller folder, but broke as many as I didn't. WY saws are great in a Horse Pannier, but not my daypack. Love more ideas specifically for skull capping Elk/Moose sized critters.

PS I'd love to shoot a Bighorn, but would hate to carry a mature rams skull out. Some day I'll suffer through that, or hopefully my 20 something son will carry it for old dad.

MuddyBoots · Jun 16, 2018

I've had a Gerber saw for years and really like it. Long enough to actually get a decent stroke, not heavy, and doesn't take up much pack space.

pushin_30 · Jun 16, 2018

Wyoming saw

JB48 · Jun 16, 2018

Muddyboots,
I also carry the little Gerber saw. I use it mostly on branches. I did take a skull plate off no problem on brothers bull down in nasty place.

tvbrewster · Jun 20, 2018

Silky folding saw. Bunch of different models scary sharp. Pick one that suits your needs and don't leave home without it.

mightyhunter · Jun 26, 2018

Wyoming Saw. The Outdoor Edge Saw is a joke that they don't stand behind. If you use it on a skull plate more than once the handle will break. I gave two of my sons the Outdoor Edge Saw and they both broke. The heavy Wyoming Saw is better than a broken piece of junk. just sayin...mh

sagebrush · Jun 27, 2018

I've used a Gerber Gator Pack Saw for the past 10 years. It's cut elk, caribou, Mule deer, antelope and even wood for blinds, trail clearing and fire wood. Too bad they are no longer made. Has a T handle that is one piece with the blade and a finger hole through the center. Bomb proof.

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HIcountryman · Aug 21, 2018

Reply to old post... i ve been using a Corona folding saw, 6.5 inch "RS 4040" @ 5.3 oz. Seems like a cheap saw (not sure where it came from, my brother gave it to me) but it has held up for years. Only used on backpack trips. Agreed that there isnt much one cannot do with a knife blade. This will cut a skull, though.