More Than Bushcraft - Bahco Laplander Folding Saw Review - Bushcraft Camping Survival

[@Gomer216]

These days, I find myself always turning to Luke for a review of a product before I buy it. Thank you so much for your information and reviews. You do the outdoor community a great service!

[@CompactNation2022]

I agree just wish I could find someone as honest and straight forward that does the recreational camping stuff you know the tents that you’ll take your family out in that sort of thing

[@artfisher1615]

It’s the Morakniv of saws. Excellent quality and durability for a budget price.

[@redriver6541]

I've got one 22 years old. Still awesome.....and I've used it LOTS.

[@PoleTooke]

What do you use it for? This seems like an incredible saw, and pretty cheap to add to my kit, but I just don't know what I would use it for. Sometimes I wish I could break down fat logs into a more fire-friendly size, but in the video he says 4 inches is the sweet spot, which a fat log would be. Keep in mind that the sorts of places I camp have signs posted saying gathering wood is not allowed.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Bahco makes awesome blades. I have a Bahco 21" dry wood blade on my buck saw. Been using the same blade for 2 years now. Thing still rips!

[@CS-in3pg]

Luke, I've never heard you use the word "legendary" to describe any piece of kit or gear before. I know you take care of your gear but you also put it through the hardest use you can find. So, the fact that the Laplander has survived 10 whole years of your testing really speaks volumes. Sometimes you get lucky and you get the best quality gear for the best possible price, it certainly is true in this case!! Thanks for all you do Brother.

[@terrym1065]

Have had these for 10+ years, goes everywhere with me. Had a Silky but it bit the dirt two years in, not robust like the Bahco. These have a tough as nails blade, Silky's are thin but work as described, pull cuts only and bend easily if pushed. Yeah, this or a Agawa Canyon Boreal 21 is what you want. Thanks Luke.

[@fire7side]

Myself, I prefer a 10 inch saw because it still fits in a pack fine, but cuts larger diameter logs, and weighs only a small amount more. The teeth on the bahco are comparatively small, which is an advantage for starting the saw, but more aggressive teeth cut faster. They don't work as well in green wood, however. There are a lot of saws out there and they all do a good job. For me, though, I prefer a 10 inch.

[@azclaimjumper]

MEeee. to. I have the Silky Gomboy 240 with a 9.45" blade & got that length for the same reason as you.

[@Druid99]

Also purchased in 2013. The only con is that, at the time, I also purchased a spare blade, thinking that this would be absolutely necessary. I was wrong, and I wasted my money on the spare. In tens years I've never needed to change the original blade out for the spare. Overall, and excellent product, and highly recommended.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

your kid can enjoy using the spare blade

[@saber1able]

They are great saws and it never hurts to have a spare blade even if you never use it. It's when you need a new blade and don't have one that really sucks.

[@Druid99]

@@saber1able It's waiting patiently. I may blow the dust off of it eventually😉

[@zenofthemoment]

Rocking a Bahco blade on my Agawa Boreal 21" folding bucksaw, and it's been great.

[@mikehalf4027]

I’ve had mine for 8 years. It’s truly a building block of bushcraft/ survival.

[@MrWipex]

I couldn’t agree more Luke. I love my little laplander. I had it so long now I forgot the price. But the quality remains… 👍🏻👍🏻

[@firemanfireman7228]

I've had a Laplander for just about five years now love it Fireman 🔥🔥🔥

[@chillindave1357]

Bahco makes excellent replacement blades for bow saws too... Excellent company

[@CliveScoggins]

I've had one of these for nearly 10 years too. An essential that goes into my pack whenever I'm camping, with the Scouts or my family. Still super sharp, rips through wood with little effort and really comfortable to use for long periods.

[@randybradley7427]

These are great saws. I have had mine about 7 yrs works great. Home use camping,hunting just can't beat them. They work great for Bush craft use in making shelters to camp chairs, anything really. Can't beat them they stand up to use good.

[@djschultz1502]

I have 2 and I absolutely love them. Many people are switching to silky saw and although they are top notch, I am content with my bahco saw. Thanks for review Luke! We all appreciate your reviews and advice.

[@mike_outdoors4918]

Had one of these for years, never had an issue. It's also very forgiving of mistakes, a real truly great tool 👍

[@how474]

I have the exact same saw. I bought mine years ago for bow hunting and it has been very useful for taking down limbs or branches that are in my field of view. I've also used my saw for butchering of the game that I harvest. Best saw ever. Luke keep up the great reviews! S & H!

[@mitchschutter4302]

This is one of those things that anyone wanting one should just order 3 of right out the gate. One in the truck, one in the pack, and one around the house.

[@hectic6981]

For the money it can't be beat, it's durable, it cuts stuff, it's compact. Sure those Silky saws cut nice, but the blades break and they're quite pricey, especially here in Canada.

[@aleksandraskrivosejevas7567]

Bought my Laplander about 6 years ago. Been using it for camping as well as gardening, various house jobs etc. Still works like new...

[@vonsprague7913]

The Laplander fits neatly into a P90 magazine pouch, I use a double molle pouch for my Mora Garberg and Bahco Laplander for use on the outside of my pack and it can be removed to use as belt kit.

[@danielcotts8673]

Condor MA31 Single P90/UMP45 Mag Pouch Available on Amazon. Several colors. Bit heavy.

[@vonsprague7913]

@@danielcotts8673 I bought mine from Amazon, in black and olive not heavy but they really work for me. I particularly like the fact that I can break down the pouches on my pack into a full belt kit if I need to ditch my main pack.

[@kellerGonZo]

this is my first "real" saw i bought for the outddors, had very cheap hardware store ones ( 4-10 € ) but this one is my go-to, it stays in my pack, i bought a silky 270 few months ago, for larger stuff, but it was twice the money, for the 35€ i paid for the bahco + the knife ( bundle set ) this is the best value you can get i think ;) greetings from germany :D

[@FrankPace54]

I have this saw and agree with Luke completely. I was so impressed with it that I designed my take down bow saw around the bacho 24 inch blade and can rip through 12 to 14 inch logs incredibly fast. Best bush saws out there. 🎯

[@denniscoffen5782]

Totally agree, I have one and have been using it for several years. Great product. Thanks!

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I bought one of these two years ago, after watching Paul Kirtley explain why he recommends the Laplander over the Silky. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using mine and highly recommend it to friends.

[@kan-zee]

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[@TYOUNG0168]

I've had mine for almost as long but don't use it nearly as much. But it's never let me down. Great product, Great Review. Thanks ! S&H.

[@mlsknnr]

I have had one for several years and it works great. I give them as gifts to people that ask me about mine.

[@fatmanfaffing4116]

Luke, you will get a better grip using the lanyard if you hang the saw from your thumb, running the lanyard over the back of your hand, then turn your hand and grip the saw so the lanyard wraps around the back of your hand. This applies tension to the lanyard.

[@MrFixIt79]

Ive had this saw for years now. It's everything luke says it is! No doubts

[@abcdeabcde4877]

I've been using one for 15 years and I only recently replaced the blade it originally came with. It never failed, there's no play in the mechanism, folding and locking works better than new. I remember being disappointed by the somewhat bendy grip back when I first got it, I thought I was going to break it in no time. It never did though, it's unbelievably tough. I've seen the Silky saws in action and it's true, they really are much faster, they're very flashy and impressive looking, but I can't justify the expense. A new Laplander blade cost me a fifth of a Silky Gomboy.

[@evyburkhart3863]

Just saw the video and followed the description link to Amazon where I bought 2 of these at $29 each. Got one for us and one for our brother-in-law as a gift. Thanks for the thorough product review-- appreciate all of your vids!

[@andygable7504]

I love mine. I've had it since around the late 90's. I agree wholeheartedly, great saw!!!

[@petermentes63]

Ive used it. Its ok. I love my Sven saw more after using both. Light. Sharp. Packable also. Perfect equipment.

[@phpicker1552]

I've had mine quite awhile too. Love it. You cannot go wrong buying this.

[@andrzejplocki6438]

Never owned one, have wanted to for an age, whenever I’ve tried to purchase one it’s been out of stock. This has been a great reminder and have just ordered, can’t wait.

[@janetburrows137]

That is a great saw, I must say and a good price for something that’s going too last years. Thanks again Luke for a great review. God Bess too you and your family. 🙏💕❤️🏖😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏖

[@Gunny672]

I have one and it does all my pruning around my house with ease. Love it.

[@Dennisgehtraus]

Hi Luke! The Baco Lapplander is probably the most popular saw in the world. Also here in Germany it is very popular with bushcraft beginners. Especially in the set with the knife. Thanks for the video and greetings from Germany 👋🏻

[@kevinnicholas219]

I just broke my old saw last month on a visit to the Cosby Campground in the Smokies. I'm so glad you are reviewing this because I'm now looking for a replacement. Thanks Luke!

[@WoolysWorld]

The heat treat is amazing, the blade will bend but not break like other brands. Perfect for you get bushcrafters or schools

[@pjradz]

The Bahco laplander was my very first saw when I first got serious about camping the outdoors and bushcraft. It holds a sentimental value as a result, it has never let me down. I have used newer Silky products which are good. But when the Silky blade broke, guess what came out to save the day? You got it the Laplander! It is a work horse and will always be part of my go to gear for anything I do in the outdoors.

[@betty1385]

i feel like the universe dropped you in my KZbin world because I recently upgraded my old SUV for a new one and started looking for car camping gear....so far, I've ordered a couple of the products you have reviewed. Waiting on you field test review of a tent you recently posted. Thank you L & S!!!!

[@nhsplumber9991]

The best saw i have every own , all bahco tools are good quality it's part of the snap on company

[@FrednDeeDee]

Hi Luke, I have bought cheap folding saws and got what I paid for. Rusted blades, cheap wooden handles, no closed lock and failed lock when open. For whatever reason I still have them continuing to rust away in the storage shed. It's time I pick up one of those Bacho Laplander Folding Saws and toss out the junk ones. Thanks for the heads up on this product.

[@UFOSPACEMAN]

One of the best outdoor channels on YT,I really appreciate the way you do things and how your videos. You have a respect for nature and you explain things thoroughly.

[@rhondacottingham2743]

Sold! Lol even though I know you're not trying to "sell" a product, my 17 yr old is slowly building his camping gear. And hopefully will have his Eagle Rank by November. I ordered this to add to his gear and plan to surprise him with a nice hiking pack ready to go by his 18th BD.

[@garywilson473]

Have had one for 2 yrs. Love it.

[@Morongobill]

Just ordered from Amazon. You can't get a more real review than this one.

[@markcole377]

Great vid Bro.... Glad to see someone else who values the Bahco, Silky are good but are the pretenders to the Bushcraft Kings throne

[@pboone1231]

Thanks for the video and confirming the things I already believed to be true. I love mine. I will say for another budget option - the $20 corona saws you can find at the hardware stores is also a great saw, although they need to be babied a bit more than the bahco. Thanks again for the great review.

[@coyoterick75]

I've beat the crap out of a Corona and still carry it on my four wheeler. It's a fantastic, fast saw.

[@MeetMeOutside]

Love my Bahco ! Been using mine for eight years, still going strong !

[@TheMccluref]

I have had mine for about the same amount of time. I always bring it when I hike

[@cruachan1191]

I actually bought one recently, not for bushcraft (although I may use it for that) but because I moved house and needed to prune some trees in my garden. Having seen almost every bushcrafter on KZbin using this saw I knew it would do the job and wasn't that expensive.

[@derekhellam9861]

It’s in my hunting/ camping back pack every time

[@farstrider79]

Good saws, Ive had mine for......6-7 years. It's seen a good bit of use around the yard and trail and it's still sharp! Goes thru the skin of your thumb real quick if you mess up..........

[@PaulSmith-xh2ex]

Fabulous folding saw... Bahco products... Fantastic quality tools. I use mine around the home, woods and nature reserve.

[@vanwhalen3719]

Great review Luke

[@rlinka1]

Found this channel 3 days ago…bought the laplander today 😎. Talking about making an impact. Cheers Luke.

[@saber1able]

Luke, I bought the Condor - Single P90 & UMP 45 Mag Pouch with Molle attachments for my Bohco Laplander and it fits perfectly. I use it to attach to the outside of my pack. I have owned this saw for at least 5 years. I have used it multiple times each year, including this one, on all of my hiking, camping and Bushcraft trips. I agree with everything that you state here 110%. I considered buying a Silky Saw but after using this one I couldn't think of a reason to do so.

[@thejarrettsjourney]

We too, much like you have had ours for a very long time. Whether it gets thrown in the pack for camping trips, in the van for processing firewood on the go, or around the house, it's a lightweight yet bulletproof amazing little saw. 7 years going strong on ours. A must have and no need (for many situations) to turn to silky for a dependable tool I'm your arsenal.

[@TheSaunaViking]

Bahco is a Swedish company that is part of Snap-on.

[@davepoidvin2364]

I trust you opinion, period. I have the Corona 7 inch saw and have found the grip angle and curvature of the blade to assist greatly when used. For me, that was more appealing.

[@jeremymalatt317]

I've had mine for quite some time now and I take it on backpacking trips all the time and it's still sharp. Love it, great saw!

[@jmlive10]

Excellent saw one of the best saws I ever owned

[@micahrogers4928]

I have been trying to make up my mind between the Bacho and a Silky, you just made my mind up, I'm getting the Bacho. Thanks for the review.

[@NikkiEvernight]

Thanks Luke, I'll let you know when mine is delivered, but I trust your opinion on it!

[@nicholaslafferty3928]

I had one of these but it was one of many things I left behind to drop weight on a bicycle trip. The pounds just add up and I don't often use a saw. I agree with what you say that it is a great one. Lately, picked up a Gerber sliding saw. It's very light and does much better than old reviews claim, suggesting maybe an update was done at some point. Needs more care than Laplander, but it's light enough to reconsider for bikepacking.

[@scottt2012]

Added to my outdoor wishlist. Appreciate the agenda-free reviews.

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

10 years and still sharp, WOW thats awesome!

[@Hexoutdoors]

I’ve been looking for a good hand saw to add to my pack! Thank you

[@safromnc8616]

Great timing Luke - I was just looking at one of the Silky saws, maybe I'll give this a try instead - TY !

[@helly8800]

Good review... The Bahco Laplander is very popular, like their tools. Bahco is made in Sweeden, like Mora, Fjällräven and Trangia... What's not to like... But I like my Silky Gomboy 240-10 better. It's cuts faster than the Laplander and it only cuts when you pull it...

[@engineeredlifeform]

I picked one up a while ago, and it's only seen light use pruning in the garden, but it's far easier to use than any of the other pruning saws I've had from dept stores gardening sections.

[@Arterian22]

Have 1 in both my kits, love it.

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Top bit of kit. Mine has had a hard life, but I can get a good 3 years out of a blade. Well worth it. They also make very good bow saws. 👍

[@niallmcgovern8004]

Hey Luke love the review, but when it comes to this saw there is something that really does my head in. The blade they used to come with back in the 90's was called the "JT Pro 365" blade, a really superior blade than the ones they come with since they became popular in bushcraft. The are still available on amazon for a reasonable price, i have made the switch and have a couple of pairs spare in my shed. The difference between theese two blades is vast. The teeth are as aggresive as the silky saws but with the quality and strenght of the Bacho. The JT Pro blade multiply's its capability by 10 times but folks just dont seem to be interested and it seems some think its sacrelig to change the blade, but the JT Pro was the actual origional blade and is so much better than the one they come with today. Check them out, i thought this might interest you, Thanks Niall.

[@BinManSays87]

I got my "saw set" on mine and set the angle of the teeth just right and now I get such a smooth cut and it'd hold its own against any silky saw without a doubt after just a few minutes of setting up right

[@WilliamStout27]

I've had one in my hunting pack for 7 or 8 years and still going strong. It saws like the day I got it and also use it to trim around the house. S & H

[@randallblack4658]

I just bought one off Amazon looks amazing

[@fcernst]

I agree with you! Great saw and fun to use

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Bahco Laplander is a very high-value to low-cost folding saw having the reliability to go mild to wild. Ergos, size, loadout, and function are excellent. Sawing action is predictable, dependable, nearly dummy-proof, and accurate.

[@kashanti1]

I was about to buy a folding saw and on a whim did search on KZbin. As soon as I saw you vid and your intro I was like. Oh he uses it I don’t need to look anymore. Lol but I watched the video all the way anyway. Perfect for bike packing and touring. Ummm yea I found out you need s saw on you while bike touring the hard way.

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I have several saws in my gear box including a Corona folding saw. Good saw but a bit too heavy to backpack with, a sven, a Coleman, a Silky Pocketboy and a larger Silky Katana(?). My favorite is the Pocketboy due to its convenient to carry size.

[@darrellroush1733]

Great review of an amazing product! Thank you Luke 💪❤️

[@aaronwilcox6417]

Excellent saw. Silky makes a better wood cutting blade but fragile. The Laplander has good performance but its blade is very tough and its also good for cutting bone. If your hunting and out in the woods its the saw you want in your kit. Its just excellent

[@alexwbanks70]

Just started this video and I have had many years of use with it too. Then someone gifted me a Silky Pocket Boy. Oh my there is no comparison, the Silky destroys the Bacho.

[@richardshoat8711]

Sounds like a great saw. I've got to check in to that.

[@visnuexe]

I have a bow saw but for back packing.that saw sure would be sweet. It's bidirectional tooth arrangement and resistivity makes me want to get one! Thanks, Luke!

[@seanives2345]

I managed to snap the button on mine. Great tool been using for about 6 years

[@ryaniam22]

Have you ever used the Japanese Silky saws? If so how do they compare? Thanks

[@preparedliving]

I bout one about a year ago. Have been watching you for few years always seen you use this saw I figured if you kept going to it for your adventures it would do more than fine for mine lol. One thing to notice in your videos if I keep seeing you go to a piece of equipment for extended period of time it’s probably pretty good. I am very happy with what I have used mine for so far.

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Luke, totally concur. Together with a decent knife, (capable of splitting), should be the first items an outdoor person buys IMO. I do have a few Silkies these days, including the Outback models, they are awesome too and not inordinately pricey here, they are a little heavier though and no closed lock however the cutting performance is noticeably superior in my experience. Cheers Duke.

[@johndoe-lr9if]

Told my wife I ordered a saw, she walks in and says, "Oh it's Luke's fault again" LOL

[@randallminchew6780]

I like them so much I bought two of them.

[@icastell]

Good timing for this review….I am in need of a small saw and what better way to help me select a good saw. Thanks Luke!!!

[@cogsnsprockets]

Awesome saw! Have had mine and used extensively since 2016 with no issues. BTW, Condor makes a magazine pouch that works perfectly as a sheath for the laplander... Condor MA-31 Magazine Case.

[@joemorgan2074]

Got hand saw my made with wooded handle my daughter had it when we was camping cant fine it looked for it for hours its good saw

[@RobBob_Wales]

I have one myself, awesome tool !

[@browsman2328]

Thanks for the review Luke, I was looking for something like this for home use. I just ordered one from Amazon because I trust your reviews. There were 8 left when I ordered.