Frenchieboy Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I don't know if this is the best section to put this in but if the Mods think it would be better in a different section please feel free to move it! I am looking for a cheapish meat saw that I can carry in my stalking rucksack and don't really want to pay an arm and a leg for it as it will only be used on odd occasions - Mainly when I go stalking on my own! Can anyone suggest the best place that I can buy a reasonably priced one from please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Do you mean meat or bone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 assuming bone for splitting the breast bone I tend to use a simple folding one that was about £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Do you mean meat or bone? Sorry my wording wasn't very clear. I am looking for one to go through the breast bone on Roe and fallows! Al4x, when you say that you use a folding one which one/type do you use as a folding one would fit better with my kit in my stalking rucksack and £20 is within my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 One of these, can't remember where I bought it from though. Works well and does the job http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/870-Outdoor-Edge-Flip-n-Zip-Saw/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products&gclid=CP3_5MLH27cCFdIPtAodMngAEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Don't want to derail the thread but why carry a butchery saw in the field? I know a lot of people do but I was always taught to make the smallest incision possible to avoid contamination. The pluck can be removed without opening the sternum. Not a criticism, each to their own, I'm just curious. I buy all my butchery stuff from these: http://www.awsmith.co.uk/Knives+and+Accessories Good service, good prices. Don't know if they do field saws. If not try Bushwear or Moonraker knives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 im with the chap above i have cut the breast bone in the field before but when carrying it back it did get a bit dirty with grass hair and bits plus i don't get covered in blood so i dont bother anymore.. but each to there own i just find it cleaner and it dont look to alarming if i take it back to the farm lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Somewhat like al4x.... but I keep a folding Garden saw in my deer bag, lots of options under £20, easy to clean as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Don't want to derail the thread but why carry a butchery saw in the field? I know a lot of people do but I was always taught to make the smallest incision possible to avoid contamination. The pluck can be removed without opening the sternum. Not a criticism, each to their own, I'm just curious. I buy all my butchery stuff from these: http://www.awsmith.co.uk/Knives+and+Accessories Good service, good prices. Don't know if they do field saws. If not try Bushwear or Moonraker knives. I know what you are saying here Gimlet and I haven't taken it as criticism. When out on my own I like to be able to skin and butcher the deer at the farm to save space in my car and to keep things clean at home - I don't have a shed or garage at home where I can do any butchering of larger that rabbit or suchlike carcasses and the wife isn't too pleased with me butchering animals in our small kitchen! Edit: Looking at a few of the replies here are people suggesting that a descent quality folding "pruning saw" might do the job then? Edited June 11, 2013 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I tend to only use it where I can keep things clean and so as much of the prep work is done prior to getting it home. Its a catch 22 doing it in the larder is better if you have one and its fine doing a gralloch and not opening it but you end up opening it anyway so if its for home consumption and won't be in a chiller for a week it gets opened up and cleaned out well in the field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I know what you are saying here Gimlet and I haven't taken it as criticism. When out on my own I like to be able to skin and butcher the deer at the farm to save space in my car and to keep things clean at home - I don't have a shed or garage at home where I can do any butchering of larger that rabbit or suchlike carcasses and the wife isn't too pleased with me butchering animals in our small kitchen! Edit: Looking at a few of the replies here are people suggesting that a descent quality folding "pruning saw" might do the job then? It all makes sense now. I don't have a larder either. (Yet.) But I'm not married, which makes all the difference when butchering carcases! I would have thought pruning saws would be a bit too fierce. They generally only cut on the reverse stroke and they're very coarse. The sternum is quite soft. Would a small pair of bone shears be neater and easy to carry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 ........................ Edit: Looking at a few of the replies here are people suggesting that a descent quality folding "pruning saw" might do the job then? Yep, I don't have much cause to use it in the field but it has served me well over the years. There may be better options, but I have never found it lacking and they are cheap! I keep a deer bag, saw, knives, rope, Butchers bags, assorted medical gloves, inc. those long armed ones, hand wipes, etc...and plasters. It lives in the motor and I know I have everything to do whatever I need with a deer in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 you almost sound qualified on deer with that list dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 not really sure on the advantages of opening it up but ha ho gerber do a nice folding pocket saw too. i have seen the flip zip saw on you tube a few times it looks good .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Gerber http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gerber-22-41140-E-Z-Saw-II/dp/B001NEPSJA or Sagen http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/sagensaw.html Take your pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Gerber http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gerber-22-41140-E-Z-Saw-II/dp/B001NEPSJA or Sagen http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/sagensaw.html Take your pick Its a saw he wants...not a pick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay222 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I use a folding gerber saw does the job well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Here Frenchie.... http://www.askari-hunting.co.uk/__WebShop__/product/hunting/hunting-knives-tools/other-accessories-1/machetes-axes-choppers-and-saws/handy-saw-strong/detail.jsf I have ordered loads from here in the past. some good, some not so good. watch out for the knifes as their not the best metal. i have the bone saw and it works just fine. i have the breast saw in my kit bag as well as the rib splitter. ATB Phil PS. They do the buttolo call as well mate. £24 Edited June 11, 2013 by activeviii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Here Frenchie.... http://www.askari-hunting.co.uk/__WebShop__/product/hunting/hunting-knives-tools/other-accessories-1/machetes-axes-choppers-and-saws/handy-saw-strong/detail.jsf I have ordered loads from here in the past. some good, some not so good. watch out for the knifes as their not the best metal. i have the bone saw and it works just fine. i have the breast saw in my kit bag as well as the rib splitter. ATB Phil PS. They do the buttolo call as well mate. £24 I was aware of Askari and knew that they were quite cheap but I was given the impression that there was a "Minimum Order" for them to send to the UK, do you know if this is right please as I can't find anything about it on their web site nor can I see anything about P&P costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was aware of Askari and knew that they were quite cheap but I was given the impression that there was a "Minimum Order" for them to send to the UK, do you know if this is right please as I can't find anything about it on their web site nor can I see anything about P&P costs? Min is £30 postage 4.95 but i ordered a load. i had £100 on first order with a £20 discount. makes a cheap high seat.lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Sagan saw is the one to get. By far the best I've used. The plastic tip prevents bursting the innards if you get a little over zealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigadam Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have ordered things for a fiver off askari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I have a 'One and only David Stretton Breastbone saw' http://www.doningtondeermanagement.co.uk/butchery-cutting-tools/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigadam Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Try monach products very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Sagan saw is the one to get. By far the best I've used. The plastic tip prevents bursting the innards if you get a little over zealous. Why are you cutting with the innards in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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