Brand | Bahco |
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Color | Green |
Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Plastic,Wood |
Special Feature | Foldable |
Included Components | Laplander Folding Saw |
Product Dimensions | 7.87"L x 7.87"W x 11.81"H |
Item Weight | 200 Grams |
Blade Length | 7 Inches |
Number of Teeth | 7 |
Number of Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Handle Material | Plastic |
Manufacturer | Snap-On Industrial Brand BAHCO |
Part Number | 396-LAP |
Item Weight | 7.1 ounces |
Item model number | 396-LAP |
Batteries | Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 9 inches |
Style | Folding Saw |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Special Features | Foldable |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Limited Warranty: Snap-on Industrial Brands warrants that BAHCO products shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the usable life of the product. |
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Brand | Bahco |
Color | Green |
Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
Surface Recommendation | Plastic,Wood |
Special Feature | Foldable |
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- General purpose folding saw with an 7-1/2 -inch blade, 7 teeth per inch, for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone.
- XT Toothing, 7 TPI. Blade is specially coated for rust protection and low friction.
- Two-component plastic handle for perfect grip, with leather strap.
- Specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, and campers
- Equipped with safety lock for both lock-in and lock-out
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Light weight | — | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 |
Ergonomic | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — |
Easy to hold | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.9 | — |
Maneuverability | — | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — |
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blade length | 7 inches | 7 inches | 10 inches | 11 inches | 16 inches | 190 millimeters |
power source | — | Manual | Manual | — | Hand Powered | — |
blade material | High Speed Steel | SK5 | High Speed Steel | Steel | Carbon Steel | High Speed Steel |
number of teeth | 7 | — | 3 | 7 | 78 | 6 |
included components | Laplander Folding Saw | Folding Saw * 1, Leather Sheath * 1 | Folding Saw | — | Silky Professional BIGBOY 2000 Folding Saw 360mm XL Teeth | — |
weight | 200 grams | 0.55 pounds | 0.8 pounds | — | 1 pounds | 200 grams |
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Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw
- Comfortable 2 component handle giving an excellent grip
- Fast cutting in green and dry wood, plastic and bone etc. For hunters, campers etc.
- Safety lock in both open and closed positions
- Low friction rust preventive coating
- Spare blades available
- General-purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, bone etc
- Specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters and campers
- XT hardpoint toothing, 7 TPI. Blade specially coated for rust protection and low friction
- 2-component plastic handle for perfect grip, with leather strap. Safety lock, locked also when folded
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ASIN | B0001IX7OW |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #14,789 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #45 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
Date First Available | September 14, 2004 |
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Product DescriptionA general purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, bone etc. Specially designed for wild-life enthusiasts, hunting and campers. XT toothing, 7TPI. Blade specially coated for rust protection and low friction. Two-component plastic handle for perfect grip, with leather strap. Safety lock, locked also when folded.From the ManufacturerThe Bahco 9-inch Laplander folding saw has seven teeth per inch and is a general-purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone. This saw is specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, and campers. The blade is specially coated for rust protection and low friction. The handle is a two-component plastic handle for perfect grip, complete with a leather strap. This saw features a safety lock, which also locks when folded.
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The Bahco 9-inch Laplander folding saw has seven teeth per inch and is a general-purpose folding saw for cutting both green and dry wood, plastic, or bone. This saw is specially designed for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, and campers. The blade is specially coated for rust protection and low friction. The handle is a two-component plastic handle for perfect grip, complete with a leather strap. This saw features a safety lock, which also locks when folded.
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Customers like the quality, weight and appearance of the folding saw. For example, they mention it's well built, saves a lot of weight and the lock is very secure. Some appreciate the design and style of the tool. That said, opinions are mixed on the bending aspect.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hunting saw. They mention that it is well built, has held up to plenty abuse, and is extremely functional. The blade is nice and has not been easily broken. Overall, most are happy with the performance and style of the tool.
"...my requirements were simple: I need the best, most necessary, cheapest tools I can find...." Read more
"...The blade is thin to make it lightweight and also to make cutting easier but if you happen to stray off center in a push-cut then you can bend it..." Read more
"...No complaints for the price. I think to take it to a 5 star, I'd like it to be a bit sharper... but again for the price it's great." Read more
"This is a quality lightweight saw that was very useful making camp improvements on a 4 day wilderness trip." Read more
Customers find the weight of the folding saw to be light enough to not worry about. They say it saves a lot of weight as opposed to carting around. The saw is made for easy carry and can fit into any size pack and almost any pouch. Customers also say it makes a great match to a lightweight blade. Overall, customers are satisfied with the weight and functionality of the product.
"...When I got it, it was surprisingly big, and surprisingly light...." Read more
"...In my experience: it's lightweight for its size, the blade is only about 1mm thick maybe a hair more so it limits the amount of steel, and it's..." Read more
"...It makes a great match to a lightweight blade like the Mora Heavy Duty Companion with Carbon Steel Blade...." Read more
"...Combine this compact and lightweight saw with a sheath knife and a hatchet or small axe and a woodsman, bushcrafter, or hunter will have all basic..." Read more
Customers find the size of the saw to be super small, compact, and light. They say it fits into any size pack and pouch. Some customers also mention that the saw is surprisingly big, but very useful. They mention that it has a slight curve to it that fits their hand perfectly. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...The 396-LAP is no different. When I got it, it was surprisingly big, and surprisingly light...." Read more
"...grip on the handle is excellent and comfortable and the longer handle provides room for any size hand and position...." Read more
"The Bahco 396-LAP Laplander Folding Saw is an outstanding, compact, lightweight saw for bushcraft/camping. At 6.8 oz...." Read more
"...It will cut relatively small (easy to split) wood for a fire, but also serve when you need to make straight cuts for notching small to medium lumber..." Read more
Customers like the lock of the saw. They say it's very secure and the button is out of the way. They also appreciate that the blade locks in the open and closed position. Customers also like that the lock works in both directions.
"...However, you'll find that utterly unnecessary. By depressing the very secure lock..." Read more
"...I love that the blade locks into the handle and also into the open position...." Read more
"...Mine came well assembled - no problems. The lock works in both directions. A plastic button releases a metal liner lock deep inside the handle...." Read more
"...It stays closed until you press the button, and locks up tightly when it's fully open, and it's better than most pocket knives in that respect...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the product. For example, they say it cuts excellent and with little effort. Some complain about the grip, but overall, most are happy with the ease and quickness of the cutting ability. The product is quick to deploy, making camp prep a breeze.
"...The handle didn't cause any blisters or hot spots and it wasn't difficult to use at all...." Read more
"...It cuts on both the push and pull, and does so effectively. It's easy to use. For it's functionality, it is light...." Read more
"...I use it it trim the trees in the yard, so easy and fast. You don't need to press hard, the blade does all the work for you...." Read more
"...the curved blade and the extra length, the Extend-A Saw does a better job on large wood...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the folding saw. They mention that the ergonomics are perfect, the handle shape is comfortable, and the saw is very light. The handle also has a leather strap for hanging or carrying. Some appreciate the locking folding feature and the non-slip grip. Overall, most are happy with the product's comfort and durability.
"...The rubber grip on the handle is excellent and comfortable and the longer handle provides room for any size hand and position...." Read more
"...Cliffs notes: cuts great even big stuff, stays sharp, comfortable handle material and shape even for longer sawing...." Read more
"...Ultra light weightDurableComfortableEasily fits in my tac-vestCons:..." Read more
"...It’s quite comfortable, but very definite about how to grip. The Laplander’s handle is curved, but not contoured...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the folding saw. They say it's good looking for a folding saw, and very light considering it' s such a powerful tool. The design is smooth and not too tacky where it would grip the wood. They also like the performance, style and handling of the tool. It compliments an ax or hatchet well, and the lanyard is a nice touch. The tooth design is very efficient in moving through both green and is thoughtful and extremely functional.
"...'s Coghlans, but trust me, the quality is excellent, the design is actually more refined than the popular Sven saw, and its included Bahco blade..." Read more
"...The lanyard is also a nice touch...." Read more
"...I like the performance, style and handling of the tool so far and I think this will work great pulling double duty on the trail and around the home...." Read more
"...It is a compact and efficient way to process camp wood and it really looks nice too...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bending of the saw. Some mention that it cuts fast and doesn't bend, while others say that it flexes a little and can be damaged if you get it really hot.
"...When retracting it, sometimes it can bend and strike the handle...." Read more
"...big stuff, stays sharp, comfortable handle material and shape even for longer sawing. Awesome for camping/backpacking in place of axe." Read more
"...Once that happens, it is difficult to straighten again and reduces the cutting efficiency...." Read more
"...The blade, of course, seemed sharp, rugged, and flexible, but you can't really say much about a saw blade until you put it to use...." Read more
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A saw is secondary to a knife (as is pretty much everything), can be carried with, or instead of an axe. Men like Mors Kochanski carry bowsaw blades around their waists on special belts. While a 24" bow saw is going to do things this saw can't, buying a belt like that will run you about $180 from a specialist company, OR you'll need to make it yourself, AND you'll also already need the skill to craft a bowsaw frame in the wild as well. For a beginner, this is a daunting task. This is where this saw comes in.
First let's talk pedigree. Bahco was founded by Johan Petter Johansson, the man who invented the adjustable wrench. Formerly the Tool & Saw division of Sandvik (acquired 1991), and as recently brought to my attention by another reviewer, it is now owned by Snap-On. If you know any of these names, they should strike a chord. However, name isn't anything, nor a guarantee of quality.
However, the reviews on this thing speak for itself. Swedes love their bushcraft and essentially have yet to be surpassed in terms of quality for the money (Mora) or just outright quality regardless of money (Gransfors Bruks). The 396-LAP is no different. When I got it, it was surprisingly big, and surprisingly light. The handle is 9" from tip-to-tip, meaning I can wrap both my hands around it and still have a bit poking out either end. Realistically, this gives you the option of operating it double-handed.
However, you'll find that utterly unnecessary. By depressing the very secure lock (you must release the lock both to extend and retract the blade, a really nice feature), you can release the 7" general-purpose blade. The saw has 7 extremely aggressive teeth per inch, and cuts on both the fore and backstroke; this is important because it means you don't waste any energy, super important in a real survival setting, and making cutting through brush and wood in your backyard like slicing through bread with a chainsaw.
The saw blade itself has a 1/16" kerf, which is half of a full blade kerf that you'll find on your typical circular saw. While I don't necessarily agree that this is a weight-saving option (I don't think an extra ounce or two of metal would be that drastic), as some note it can make the blade feel flimsy. When retracting it, sometimes it can bend and strike the handle. However, anyone who has worked with handsaws will know that it's inevitable there's some give in what is essentially a long, narrow piece of sheet metal. A few people mention problems with the saw bending (particularly on the push), I haven't experienced this but this problem can also be aggravated by cutting knotty wood or a dull saw.
This product typically sells around half its MSRP on here (~$20) making it pretty much indispensable for bushcraft, survival enthusiasts, camping or anyone who has to contend with branches that are too thick to use a machete or the like on but too thin to justify an axe or chainsaw. Furthermore, just like the Mora, this thing cuts way outside of its own class. Highly recommend.
Not shown in the picture is the fact it comes with a tan leather wrist strap. While this is okay for home use (but not really meaningful in such a case and will degrade eventually anyway), if you use this in any rugged (bushcraft, portage, survival) situations, you should really switch that to a synthetic (paracord), preferably a high-visibility colour because this thing is the same colour as a forest floor, and if you drop it, especially at night, you're never going to see it again.
And finally, let me tell you, in a survival situation, if you pull this thing out, there's definitely an intimidation factor, like staring down the maw of an alligator.
It cut through 2-3" branches in no time at all. 4" branches took just a bit of time. I did manage to get a 6-8" log cut but that took a solid 5 minutes for me to go through(had to take a break lol - in all fairness this was at the end of the day which included a 9 mile hike with a 50lb pack). The guy that cut the 7" log in 45 seconds...he must be a cyborg or something or else the wood he was cutting was extremely soft. Then again, I was cutting through a downed maple tree that was good and dry.
I especially like how the blade's teeth are aggressively cut and I like that the saw cuts in both the push and pull directions. Other pruning saws only cut in the pull direction(which reduces the chance of bending the saw and also allows for a finer cut finish -ideal for pruning, but not so much for stroke efficiency.)
I love that the blade locks into the handle and also into the open position. I have not had any trouble with the blade unlocking at inopportune moments but I've really only used this saw one day.
The rubber grip on the handle is excellent and comfortable and the longer handle provides room for any size hand and position. You can almost use two hands on it.(Probably could if you have small hands but I have quite large hands - usually XL or XXL in gloves)
The only thing you need to watch out for with this saw is BENDING THE BLADE. The blade is thin to make it lightweight and also to make cutting easier but if you happen to stray off center in a push-cut then you can bend it fairly easily if you're not paying attention. I didn't have a problem with it, but I can definitely see it happening.
I'm also not a fan of the leather strap on a plastic & rubber handled tool. It just feels out of place not to mention that it's fairly dry and doesn't feel like it will hold up that long. I've already replaced it with some bright neon green para-cord to aid in finding the tool if dropped. It IS a very dark green/black handle/blade and blends in easily with ground cover.
Now if I can just find replacement blades for this saw(not that I need one now, but it'd be nice to know they're available if anything ever happens to this one) then this would be the ULTIMATE lightweight pack saw.
All in all this a great saw that merits the extra initial expense.
UPDATE ON COMMENT QUESTIONS(2-21-2012):Hmmm... I don't have a kitchen scale to give you oz/grams but a little googling for "bahco laplander" brought up a few reviews(brian green / brian's backpacking blog) and some video reviews on you tube. According to "Brian" it's 6.4oz!
In my experience: it's lightweight for its size, the blade is only about 1mm thick maybe a hair more so it limits the amount of steel, and it's slightly heavier than my 2-3" pocket knives(with aluminum handles and steel liners) but way lighter than my SOG B61 Multi-tool(iron brick lol). I just compared it to an empty nalgene bottle(32oz/1 liter size) without the cap on and the saw felt slightly heavier. More googling (backpack gear test)and I find that a review lists the 32oz Nalgene bottle with CAP was measured at 6.2oz. So that makes sense to me.
If you would rather have grams, there's always google.
The bottom line is this: If you're going to be backpacking and heavily dependent on wood fires - it's a life saver. IF you're mostly using stoves in the summer you could go without it. In the winter though - I'd carry this and a hatchet but I live in the wooded north or Michigan.
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