5 Tricks how to increase the Wood Saw performance - Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Tips & Tricks

[@dosaimre]

That brutal giant saw mock-up wins all!

[@HickSquatch]

I totally agree with your saw technique. I am a retired woodworker and this method is how I learned to use a handsaw decades ago.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Rob!

[@johnduffy6546]

Felix, you are amazing! I would have never thought about sawing in the vertical position. Love your enthusiasm. It is the mark of an effective teacher.

[@FelixImmler]

Wowwww, thank you very much!!

[@darrellhendrix5502]

This is the kind of information that should be included in all shop classes because the principles apply to all types of tool usage. I have been working with tools for 50+ years and thru trial-and-error (mostly error) have stumbled across most of these tips if not fortunate enough to have been enlightening by older craftsmen. Thank you for sharing all of your tips, tricks and instruction on the usefulness of this wonderful knife.

[@turkeytrac1]

If you don't have a old candle, you can also rub some handsoap from a bar of soap on the blade and achive a reduction in friction as well.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this tip!

[@TheGrenadier97]

Great tips as always Felix. The shoulder movement and the wax trick are golden. Excellent.

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank!!

[@bennaturan8862]

There are rumors that Felix is a time traveller and he actually taught the original swiss army knife design to Karl Elsener himself back in 1885

[@MM------]

Sounds like a bootstrap paradox . . . .

[@inoperoscio]

Hi Felix! I'm writing to you because I believe you have a way to communicate directly with "Victorinox" (although I'm not sure). In my opinion, it should be pointed out that, at least for the "Ranger" model, the saw needs a lock just like the blade does. I'm writing to you with a bandage on my finger that I just applied: despite being careful while scraping some fatwood, the blade closed on my index finger. The saw is excellent but, as everyone knows, another feature is the 90-degree spine: useful for the "firesteel" and for scraping wood. Be the spokesperson for the "Swiss knife users" community: add a lock to the saw! Cheers and congratulations on the amazing videos.

[@233kosta]

I think the lack of lock, especially on the blades, is to do with legislative compliance 😒

[@jonathans.2176]

There are different lock mechanism for blades at some victorinox knifes, even on knifes / blades who are one-hand-opener. You can carry them in Germany, but not everyday, only wirh a special reason like camping, or in a private place. That's not the problem in Germany and not anyway in Austria or the Swiss.@@233kosta

[@233kosta]

@@jonathans.2176 Yeh, but the point of a Swiss army knife is that you have it on you at all times "just in case". I don't know about Germany, but here in the Democratic People's Republic of Britain "in case I need it" isn't seen as a "good reason" to be in public, in possession of a blade that is not compliant with their requirements for a "no reason required" blade (under 3" long, readily foldable, etc.). Those requirements prohibit the blade on the Swiss card, by the way, as it is fixed and not foldable. It's different in eastern Europe. In Bulgaria (outside of Burgas), you can have any sort of blade you want, as long as you're not being stupid with it. Obviously a convicted criminal caught with one would be dealt with accordingly, but there's no unreasonable presumption of intent imposed on the general public. Under those rules, I'd be more inclined to have a Swiss Tool on me at all times, provided weight constraints aren't a problem.

[@jonathans.2176]

@233kosta how I said, there are some models with a fixed blade and also some models with a fixed blade that you can open wirh one hand. The Ranger is a bigger knife and you can open the blade only with two hands, but you can lock the blade. So there is no reason, to avoid a locking mechanism for the saw of this model, because there is aleeady a locking mechanism for the blade and the blade is mich more suitable for injuring people.

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Great tips Felix! Anyone bored by your presentation thinks they have no more to learn. Sad for them.

[@debrascheer4577]

You are a great teacher. Love your videos 🤩

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy. Thank you!

[@Sandra-dt4ec]

Brilliant! Thank You Felix

[@maxlvledc]

Must watch video for all new users.

[@FelixImmler]

Hello Dominic! Thank you so much!

[@c0mbo]

Watching your tutorials makes me happy and is very helpful. Happy - because you seem so enthusiastic and keen on what you are explaining.

[@Miha-she4fi4tw7x]

Hi 🖐👍my friend🤠👌 super

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@jacqueline7118]

Some wonderful tips! Your smile is contagious, when you smile it makes me smile, great way to end a busy work day! :) :) Thanks for sharing. :) :)

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this wonderful feedback!

[@dragonbladestudios8061]

Tool maintenance and use is a much overlooked skill, another top notch video ❤

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this wonderful comment!

[@EnricoDePaoli]

Felix, your videos are the best. You make people feel like going out for adventures. Rock on!

[@sanyablogger]

Благодарю вас Феликс, за очередную порцию полезных советов, для владельцев Victorynox 👍

[@Swimdeep]

I’m never bored by your videos. I always learn something new.🌿

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@WayPointSurvival]

Great video! Thanks for the tips on using a saw. I did indeed learn some things. Thanks again, my friend!

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me very happy! Thank you my friend!

[@renem.3413]

Brilliant tricks how to improve the use of the Victorinox saw. Thank you for this excellent lesson, Felix. Happy weekend René

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Rene!

[@archivist17]

Some very useful hints there; something for pretty much everyone, from novice to expert

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@anthonywarwick6090]

Love this guy. Even if he wasn’t so interesting to learn from his accent and enthusiasm is reason enough to listen and watch. ❤

[@remowo_]

Thank you sir. You are right about the sawing technique! I was doing it totally wrong for years!

[@DenisSolaro]

Amazing video, I thought I knew how to use my saw blade but I was doing it wrong all that time. That straightening method with the vice is very useful. Thanks again.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your positive feedback!

[@hortensialopez9296]

I think is very good idea show the wrong way and the correct way, in my opinion is better because we could compare with our old actions and remember why fail in the past. Thanks for tips

[@themightysquid]

Excellent instructional video. I’ve made these sawing mistakes numerous times and I never thought there was a “right” way to saw. I’ll definitely take your advice next time. Thanks!

[@InGratitudeIam]

These were all great tips. Vielen dank von Arizona! :)

[@SpartanJohns]

Hi Felix! In my opinion the basics are the most important things people should learn. Not just beginners but also people who have some experience. Because with experience comes confidence and with that comes the feeling that you know everything. I often do that myself. To be honest I did not know the 5th tip. I will try it! As always: Very well explained and showed! VLG, Denis

[@FelixImmler]

Hey dennis. I'm always happy when I get comments from old friends. I like to remember the times when the bushcraft community was very small. All the Best Felix

[@johanneswerner1140]

I only (mostly) knew #5 :) I use it all the time when woodworking. At first I did not like #2 because that's not how I learned to saw - but then the stance is very cramped / closed in, and you just cannot move your arm freely anyway, so it makes sense and I will try it out!

[@ralfklonowski3740]

When British football coach Fred Pentland took over the Spanish team Athletic Bilbao, his first training unit was "How to tie your football boots correctly". When asked about this, he said "Get the basics right, the rest will follow." During his time, Bilbao won a number of titles. Easily one of my top 3 football anecdotes.

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Excellent video Felix. I agree that tools can be ruined without using the proper technique. It's amazing how long a SAK saw remains sharp. Thanks, bravo.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you my friend!

[@вадимандрушкевич]

Hi Felix!!! Thank you! Good luck. Have a nice day!!!!

[@gw10758]

Thanks Felix, Have a great summer,

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@meliharca]

Those tips are really helped me for understand sawing action, shoulder tip is absolute mindblow for me. Thanks for the nicest contents you had done.

[@lisuk66]

Hello, Felix Mr VixMan. Thank's a lot for a great ideas 👍👍👍👌!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@John..18]

Great tips Felix,, I have also rounded off the tips of the saws on my knives, taking off the sharp edges just on the tip, goes a long way to stopping it digging in, and catching in the groove when sawing.. It also feels nicer on your thumb or finger, when opening the blade,, All the best from England.. 👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your interesting comment!

[@epbrewtus1]

Very nice to see you again my friend!

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU very much dear friend 🌲🌲🌲

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!!

[@csmatteson]

I live and learn, Felix. Thanks!

[@ricdonato4328]

Hi Felix, your technique with a candle is a wonderful technique. Thank you. Although I use either a candle or bar soap for setting screws into wood, both greatly reduce friction, I never thought about the same technique for the saw.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your interesting feedback!

[@FelixImmler]

Best technique on how to straighten a bended saw blade : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2mQgphnlJVrrac Is it possible to sharpen the wood saw? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKfXdqWeZ66Nras

[@PiscatorLager]

I always clean the saw with Ballistol. The smell is disgusting, but it has the positive side effect to lube the knife's joints. As a child the sawblade of my Ranger often was so full of resin that I couldn't even close it any more.

[@peterdoring7521]

Klasse Felix, wie Du wirklich brauchbare Tipps immer wieder prägnant präsentierst!

[@FelixImmler]

Vielen Dank Peter. Dein Kommentar freut mich sehr!

[@0011ytvideo]

Очень полезные советы, Феликс. Начиная от "очевидных" советов по расположению и давлению и до выпрямления погнутой пилы. Как всегда, гениально просто.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!!!

[@thevineclimber]

I use my saw all the time and never ever thought about this. Thank you!!

[@mrsteve170]

I love your videos. Thank you.

[@ЮрийКопылов-д3ц]

Большое спасибо Вам за советы, для меня многое полезно .Отдельно спасибо за позитив в каждом вашем выпуске видео.

[@Astroarno]

Vielen Dank für die vielen Tipps! Wirklich wieder viel gelernt. Auch die Grundlagen finde ich sehr wichtig (Tipp 1). Auch wenn man als Handwerker intuitiv vorgeht und oft die beste Lösung automatisch anwendet sollte man sich ab un zu drüber bewust werden und auch die "einfachsten" Regeln bewust bedenken!. Wie immer 👍 und witer so!! VG Arno

[@FelixImmler]

Du sprichst mir aus dem Herzen!!

[@jdhtyler]

I have still got mine, given to me in 1968ish The saw always impressed me, as a kid I used it to cut lead for fishing weights. back in the days of "make do and mend"

[@ArcanisUrriah]

Some very obvious points there, which most people, including myself, had not even considered! Thank you.

[@irmuggle]

I agree. There are so many so-called Bush crafters teaching non Bush craft people wanting to learn it absolutely kills me when I watch him use a saw they. Put it between 2 high points and then cut the middle. and the wood binds down on the blade. It's just absolutely astonishing, but I also was using it wrong and have learned to cut. And a downward stroke instead of a cross thank you for your tip does make sense

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this super interesting comment!

[@dennyhughes4567]

I have been using a Camper model SAK since 1974, and a survival and Bushcraft instructor, I have built 100's of camps using the saw. It is still very sharp. Thanks for another great video Felix. Denny Hughes. 🇺🇲🙏🐕😎

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this interesting feedback!

[@JoeMac1983]

I thought I'd back out of this video after a minute because everything would be obvious. That tip on sawing in the direction you're pressing was worth sticking around for. Thank you!

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Felix 😊 thanks for the tips, I will try them out next time I'm sawing whith my SAK, rubbing wax on tools to reduce friction is very useful, I use it frequently to rub on larger wood screws , it makes driving them in alot easier, my father taught me that trick, I think it's a very old carpenters idea from the days when wood screws were driven by hand, it's good that some ideas from the old days are still useful today. It was good to see you again, hope you and your family are keeping well, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.

[@abkrasser]

Danke lieber Felix, habe wieder etwas dazugelernt. Bisch en geile Siech! ...stay tuned!

[@FelixImmler]

merci! 😂

[@alanaliyev456GT]

Thanks Felix the Friendliest of youtubers !

[@susanwoodcarver]

Fascinating… everything you told us makes sense and is logical. I will thankfully use your tips.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much dear Susan!

[@wilelee]

Felix net is a great testimonial to getting a job done right and not having to figure out over and over and over what a person is doing wrong. I appreciate that so much. It is simple but very very time saving. Thank you so much for sharing that with us.

[@FelixImmler]

Your comment make me a bit proud and i become a bit red in my face! Thank you!

[@wilelee]

@@FelixImmler you're a humble man and I appreciate allthe effort you put forth to give us such a variety of ways of using and making tools for bushcrafting Go's has blessed you with a great deal of knowledge and we are very blessed that you share that with us.

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Required viewing by all SAK users. Thanks once again Master Immler. Love your shoes .

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Thanks Felix always something to learn from you. Thanks for sharing 👍👌

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@bartjeej]

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this. These tips and tricks were super useful and no-nonsense. I don't use a saw often, but next time I do it'll be much more efficient. Thanks!

[@timp3931]

Would acetone damage the plastic scales?

[@FelixImmler]

you are right!

[@tuantooh7974]

Thanks for the great tips. I usually carry small packets of alcohol swabs for cleaning.

[@FelixImmler]

ohhh, thats interesting!

[@rcg5317]

Very good advice and demonstration. I would add that many people press to hard while pushing and pulling the blade. The design of the saw blade allows it to cut super efficiently with a light but consistent pressure. My father said to let the blade do the work.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this super interesting comment!

[@prometheus9096]

This is a golden rule for most saws not only on SAKs. Got the same tip by my dad btw :) (god bless him)

[@bobpadrick7718]

Thank you, Felix. IMO, Tip #6: Just because your SAK saw CAN cut on both the push stroke and the pull stroke, does not mean that you should always try to cut in both directions. Sometimes you can't clamp the work (such as when cutting off part of a sapling or part of a tree branch). In those cases, you may be better off using only the pull stroke to cut.

[@prometheus9096]

Found this useful on dry Bamboo-sticks too :)

[@FelixImmler]

You are right!

[@ayobali0121]

🥰 Seriously good advice 👌 even if your a so called expert, so many people are getting it wrong even me😢 This is for sure my new techniques 👍 Thanks Felix

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy. Thank you so much!

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Even *YOU* ?

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Thanks as always for the useful tips and tricks. I know a couple of those will improve my sawing performance 😀

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@Aco747lyte]

Wonderful tips, Felix. Bravo! So useful to know that I'm passing your knowledge onto my daughters. Very best wishes, Wendi 🌻

[@FelixImmler]

wowwww, that makes me happy. Thank you so much!

[@SirPrancelot1]

Thanks Felix. Great tips.

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you!

[@chriskp]

You’re a great teacher. These explanations are very clear. I appreciate the demonstrations of bad practice, emphasizing why it is less efficient. And the large models you have been using in your videos are also very cute and helpful in understanding these concepts. Thank you

[@ramrod175]

wow I never thought about those sawing mistakes , But now I see that it works!

[@HickSquatch]

Joe Price is one of my favorite outdoorsmen to learn from too! Great person too!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Rob!

[@Knucky_Sammich]

The trick for straightening out the saw is awesome. My Hiker says "Thanks, Felix!"

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!

[@willikebari5478]

Tolle Praxistricks, die jeder mal brauchen kann! Vielen Dank dafür lieber Felix!👍👍👍 Ganz liebe Grüße aus Wels!

[@FelixImmler]

Danke lieber Willi!

[@CandC68]

re the SAK saws. I consider them the last saw to use, when all else fails or isn't available. I saw a trick and here is my version. This is for SAKs that have a hook. Buy some jigsaw blades. Get a few tubes of 1/4" heat shrink tubing that the saw blade fits into. Choose the type of blades you would most want to use/carry. Hack or wood or general purpose, high carbon or carbide. You could use longer jigsaw blades if desired. Cut a half inch piece of shrink tube and put it over the handle end of the blade. Blades you choose must have a notch on the back. Not all do. The ones that wont work usually have a half round cutout on the tail. Put the 1/2" shrink tube on the end and heat it to shrink. While warm insert the tail of the blade in the gap where the SAK hook normally sits when closed. Push it in snugly. This eliminates wobble. Lower the hook to rest in the notch on the blade. It wont hold or help yet. I use 100 pound paracord, about a foot of it. Remove the lanyard ring and put the cord through the hole. You will run the cord over the back of the hook and make a loop, loosely knotted. Hold the SAK like you are going to saw. Your fingers will be under the body of the knife,( your thumb pressing down on the top of the hook) . A finger or two will be through the lop, pulling tightly on the back of the hook. This will need to be adjusted to your grip and hand size. I use a loose water knot to find the correct length before trimming the knot ends and tightening the knot.. The loop is now your lanyard. I store the jigsaw blades I EDC, each in a tube of unshrunk, heat shrink tubing, as sheaths. I pre shrink and fit the 1/2" tube to each blade. My belt pouch has space for my SAK, the spare blades and tubes. But unless camping I don't carry longer blades for this. Now I can cut, and replace blades, which I couldn't do with the SAK blades. They are my last ditch blades when all my replaceable blades are used up.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for your detailed description of the trick!!!

[@OdeeOz]

Only 5 tips? 👍👍& 10🌟 for all your tips, and tricks. #5 is an old trick I learned in 1959 from my grandfather.

[@FelixImmler]

Wowww, thank you so much!!

[@renzogianellamerino2006]

Thanks Félix, i allways learn something new un tour videos. I actually use 3 Victorinox: Army 7 alox for shorter daytrips in they field, Locksmith for edc and rangergrip 57 for general field use.

[@FelixImmler]

Super choices

[@musamanarov9528]

God bless you for your wonderful videos! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@september1683]

Vom Felix kann man immer wieder etwas lernen. Danke!

[@FelixImmler]

Das freut mich sehr...vielen Dank!

[@TripleAAA53]

THANK YOU, Felix for more amazing tips and tricks with the saw!! The wax tip is amazing and WORKS VERY WELL!!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for your positive feedback!!!

[@johnbiddal5951]

Excellent tips, Felix. The demo with the wooden saw was really effective.👍

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@theWZZA]

I carry a Camper every day. Thanks for this video. I appreciate the giant SAK you made just to make your demonstration extra clear 👍

[@dennislindenpellinge]

Vielen Dank für diese Tricks!! Sie erleichtern das Sägen erheblich! 😄👍👍

[@FelixImmler]

Herzlichen Dank für das schöne Feedback!

[@OnTheRiver66]

Great information. Simple, but “a word to the wise is sufficient.” Thanks, Felix!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@IamACanadian47]

That is a fantastic model 👍, always helpful and very uplifting presentation skills, thanks very much 👏🇨🇦

[@BillDrives]

Great tips. I always found that when out in the field, saliva from your mouth helps clean the saw blade. The Saliva is digestive, and helps break down the bond of the wood from the metal.

[@FelixImmler]

I like your idea! Thanks a lot!

[@lotos-mudr]

Ваши видео просто шикарны!

[@vanq86]

One thing worth mentioning: it's important to be sure your work piece is as stable as possible when sawing from your shoulder, as the extra power can damage the blade if it happens to jam. If you can't stabilize your work for some reason, such as cutting a branch that you can just barely reach, it's safer to saw from your elbow and wrist so you can more easily absorb the shock of a blade that jams suddenly. If everything is held properly and stabilized well, then using your shoulder is the better option. Note that the technique can differ from saw to saw, as you wouldn't want to be push cutting with a Silky that cuts on the pull stroke.

[@FelixImmler]

You are right...thank you...

[@vanq86]

@@FelixImmlerthank YOU for making such awesome and informative videos! I learned so much from you over the years I'm just glad I can contribute something ❤️

[@1963pipo]

Thank you very much Mister Immler. Wonderful advice, so helpful.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot Philippe!

[@lets-allplay]

These are all great tips here. The saws in these smaller Swiss army knives can be tricky to use and but they will get the job done. Keep up the great work Felix - salute !

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@drpeemac]

Thank you felix...

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for watching!

[@m005kennedy]

Excellent video! I haven't seen any gigantic SAK for sale here in the USA!

[@PatagoniaSupervivencia4x4]

Hello Colleague, greetings from Patagonia Argentina, it is a pleasure to see your channel, I always learn a lot, I loved that giant model that you made for your explanation. The 5 tricks that you taught in this video were very useful for me. Greetings

[@FelixImmler]

That makes me happy... thank you so much!!

[@DeconstructedWithJosh]

As always, thank you sir for the wisdom!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much!

[@TylrVncnt]

Fantastic sawing tips!

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot!!

[@karelianprepper]

Good video and lots of good tips. Victorinox pocket knife saws really work. I made a lean to shelter from spruce branches. The frame of the shelter came from other types of wood. I only used a pocket knife when I built it. I have a video of it too. I am convinced of the functionality of the Victorinox pocket knife in real situations

[@worm_vaquero]

My granddad used a bar of soap to lubricate the saw blade. Great video as per usual.

[@georgsiefkes593]

You are a bit faster than me :-) Yes, the old carpenters used wax or soap. An old candle works great for saws or metal plane for example.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for this super interesting hint!

[@FelixImmler]

Thank you very much. This comment is super interesting!

[@georgsiefkes593]

Herzlichen Dank! Das ist ja nur eine Kleinigkeit im Vergleich zu deinen tollen Tips. Schönes Wochenende aus Dänemark in die Schweiz 😊

[@albarnes6421]

Thanks, I'm glad I saw this ;P

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks a lot for watching!!

[@karlbesser1696]

Dank deiner Tipps werde ich jetzt in der Lage sein, pro Stunde ein Raummeter Brennholz mit dem SAK zu sägen. 👌

[@FelixImmler]

👍👍👍🤠🤠🤠

[@shaynecarter-murray3127]

I had the wild idea to use cooking spray on my handsaw when cutting pine (i had cooking spray oil handy when i had the idea), and it seriously sped up the cutting and reduced the cleaning needed after. I always oil my saw before pruning now.

[@FelixImmler]

Thanks for this interesting comment!

[@andylange4805]

Thank you Felix 😀👍👋

[@FelixImmler]

Danke Andy!

[@lokifabautison]

Die Vic Säge ist auch ne gute Schokoraspel habe erst vor kurzem ein Schokohasen zerraspelt fürs Vanilleeis

[@FelixImmler]

Absolut...das ist ein geiler Tipp!