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Fieldmaster: Questions on the wood saw
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August 26, 2008, 04:41:22 PM
I saw a Vic Fieldmaster, which is the same thing as my Super Tinker but with a saw. It got me thinking. A saw might be nice, but I have some questions on it:
1. Has anyone sharpened the wee little thing, and how difficult is it (assume that I'm all thumbs with tools)
2. I understand it's an "emergency use" kind of tool, but how well does the saw work?
If I get a Fieldmaster, I'll have to justify the addition of saw. I really can’t recall ever needing the use of a saw. Quick, someone give me an excuse!
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Re: Fieldmaster: Questions on the wood saw
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August 26, 2008, 05:25:12 PM
You never know when you'll have to saw some small branches for splints.
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August 26, 2008, 05:56:24 PM
I doubt you'll ever have to sharpen it--they stay sharp for a LONG time. If you need to sharpen one, a small jeweler's file will do the trick. I've sharpened up some well-used ones this way with no problem.
It works well on wood, PVC and as a sheetrock saw in a pinch. If you ever get your arm trapped and have to saw it off, you'll be glad to have it!
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August 26, 2008, 05:58:31 PM
Yeah, I highly doubt you'll ever dull the saw!
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August 26, 2008, 06:15:13 PM
It really depends on your particular situation. For instance, if you live in Manhattan, probably no need for a saw. However, if for instance you live in the woods as I do on 6 1/2 acres, I can say from experience the saw comes in very handy. And as others have said, these saws stay sharp a very long time.
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Re: Fieldmaster: Questions on the wood saw
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August 26, 2008, 06:46:35 PM
The saw on my Camper is a tad smaller than on the locking blade models, but I wouldn't call it "emergency use only" either. Granted the knife may not stand up to abuse as well as a fixed saw would. Still, I'll vouch for Victorinox saws any day.
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August 26, 2008, 08:23:37 PM
I have a Fieldmaster, I love it. The saw comes in handy quite a bit. From cutting branches to PVC pipe. It doesn't take up a lot of space so why not.
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August 26, 2008, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: ducktapehero on August 26, 2008, 08:23:37 PM
It doesn't take up a lot of space so why not.
That's a good point, DTH. The saw layer is one of the thinnest layers available on a SAK.
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August 26, 2008, 10:46:59 PM
Saws are very handy , an work extremley well! Once you have one you will find uses for it.
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August 27, 2008, 03:49:40 AM
I think it's interesting that people always think of the saw in relation to outdoor activities. As an electrician and entertainment technician, a small saw blade is always coming in handy for cutting an outlet hole, cutting trim and small board stock, general carpentry work, drywall, PVC pipe, and so on. Even though I live a very urban life, the saws on my tools still see a surprising amount of work.
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Re: Fieldmaster: Questions on the wood saw
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August 27, 2008, 04:06:01 AM
After about 25 years of occasional use, the saw still cuts like it was new.
How well does it work?
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August 27, 2008, 04:36:38 AM
Yeah, the Camper was my first SAK as well.. And it looks the same as Def's!
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August 27, 2008, 03:46:57 PM
Thanks for the responses so far. Good food for thought. Def, I read the wood saw article on SOSAK… great read! I'm bookmarking SOSAK.
The local stores don’t have a Fieldmaster, so I can’t check one before I buy it. They do have a Camper, so maybe I'll give it a look just to see what the saw is like. Camper looks like a nice little knife…though for me it needs a phillips instead of a corskcrew.
Thanks to this board, I'm finding myself tempted to get more SAKS. Curses!
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August 27, 2008, 03:56:10 PM
Felinevet(Tim) can fix you up with a Fieldmaster at a good price...many people here can attest to that.If you want something the size of the Camper but with Phillips,the Hiker is the way to go.
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