Bahco Laplander
Score: 85/100
Spear & Jackson Skew Back Saw 24-inch
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Bahco Laplander is a compact, lightweight folding pruning saw designed for bushcraft, camping, and trail maintenance with efficient push-pull performance. While it offers clean cuts on small wood, it is slower on thick green wood and lacks the speed of specialized backpacking saws. It is ideal for backpackers and campers needing a reliable tool for processing branches up to 5 inches.
The Spear & Jackson 9515K is a 24-inch traditional skew back saw designed for coarse, fast cutting in rough sawn timber, garden posts, and roofing joists. It features a hardened high carbon steel blade with 7 PPI resharpenable teeth and a comfortable riveted wooden handle to minimize fatigue during heavy-duty work. It is ideal for professional builders and DIY users handling heavy rough work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7.48 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
7 TPIbest | 7 TPIbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.42 lbsbest | 1.4 lbs |
15.75 inches | 27.17 inchesbest | |
— | 1 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Material | Plastic/Rubber | Wood |
Handle Type | Ergonomic | Traditional Handle |
Dimensions & Weight(2) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.42 lbs | 1.4 lbs |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.75 inches | 27.17 inches |
Performance & Usage(4) | ||
Intended Use | Bushcraft/Survival | Rough sawn timber, garden posts, roofing joists |
Saw Type | Folding | Skew Back Saw |
Cutting Action | Push/Pull | Unidirectional |
Suitable Materials | Wood/Plastic/Bone | Rough Timber, Chipboard, Plywood |
Blade Specifications(3) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7.48 inches | 24 inches |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel | High carbon steel |
Blade Thickness (mm) | mm | 1.00 mm |
Build & Durability(2) | ||
Blade Coating | Black Powder Epoxy | Rough |
Replaceable Blade | true | false |
General(1) | ||
Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Quality Guarantee |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bahco Laplander for its reliability, precise mechanics, and superior wet grip, calling it an invaluable tool for bushcraft and camping. While it offers clean cuts and efficient push-pull performance on small to medium wood, experts note it is slower on thick green wood compared to curved alternatives like Silky or Corona.
Everyday users commonly praise the saw's lightweight portability, sharpness out-of-the-box, and secure locking mechanism, noting it handles small wood with minimal binding. Recurring complaints include slower cutting speeds on green or thick material, handle slipperiness in very wet conditions, and the blade's length limitation for larger tasks.
“eats through small wood”
“invaluable”
Search results lack independent professional reviews or editorials. Manufacturer sources emphasize its reliability for rough sawn timber, praising the fast cut, balance, and resharpenable teeth as ideal for demanding trades like roofing or gardening.
No direct consumer reviews or feedback in results. Descriptions highlight practical praise for comfortable handle and clean cuts in timber/chipboard, with no recurring complaints noted.
