Quality bone saw advice

kesand72

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Anyone have a preference/guidance on a quality bone saw for processing wild game? The kind a butcher uses to skullcap a deer at the processor in 2 or 3 swipes.
Brand/size/blade type?
Thanks!
 

buckbull

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I'm short on details but I was given a butcher bone saw for christmas one year. Its been fantastic and can't imagine being without it. When deer were plentiful and we had more in camp we used to use a SawZall with a 12 inch blade that made quick work of cutting off legs, splitting pelvis, etc...
 

JimP

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You used to be able to go down to the local hardware store and pick up a nice bone saw, but I haven't seen one in a hardware store in years. The one that I use is close to 50 years old and has a 25" blade. If you have a butcher shop in your area go down and talk to the butcher and see where he gets his at. If you don't then you can find them on line. I have bought a few things from Southern Indiana Butcher Supply and their saws look quite good.

The other question is just what are you going to butcher? Deer and elk can be handled with a 18" saw instead of a large 25" one. If you want a portable one I would recommend the Wyoming Saw 2. I have one and just leave it on my 4 wheeler just in case I need a bone or wood saw while I am out playing around and have used it quite a few times and the bone blade is quite nice but I use it for the wood cutting blade the most.
 

Slugz

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You used to be able to go down to the local hardware store and pick up a nice bone saw, but I haven't seen one in a hardware store in years. The one that I use is close to 50 years old and has a 25" blade. If you have a butcher shop in your area go down and talk to the butcher and see where he gets his at. If you don't then you can find them on line. I have bought a few things from Southern Indiana Butcher Supply and their saws look quite good.

The other question is just what are you going to butcher? Deer and elk can be handled with a 18" saw instead of a large 25" one. If you want a portable one I would recommend the Wyoming Saw 2. I have one and just leave it on my 4 wheeler just in case I need a bone or wood saw while I am out playing around and have used it quite a few times and the bone blade is quite nice but I use it for the wood cutting blade the most.
Thanks Jim P that Southern Indiana Butcher supply link is just what I've been looking for.
 

Bughalli

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As others have said, if you want portability, I've always liked my Wyoming Saw with the bone blade. It has worked great. Sounds like you would want to longer version of the two sizes they offer. If looking for something at home or in camp, then I would reach out to LEM Products. I would probably go their 22" saw. They offer great products at a good price. http://www.lemproducts.com
 

ore hunter

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if ya go powerered,,I use my cordless 19.2 craftman sawsall with a 10 in hacksaw blade,you can fully 1/4 a elk all the way up the center of the spine on 1 battery charge,,,works great,,,if your in a long ways though id maybe go Wyoming saw.I always have my cordless w me except on long pack ins.
 

Colorado Cowboy

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As others have said, if you want portability, I've always liked my Wyoming Saw with the bone blade. It has worked great. Sounds like you would want to longer version of the two sizes they offer. If looking for something at home or in camp, then I would reach out to LEM Products. I would probably go their 22" saw. They offer great products at a good price. http://www.lemproducts.com
I've been using a Wyoming Saw for 25 years or more. SS blades, works great. It breaks down and has a case so I can take it out in the field. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
 

kidoggy

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YUP, CAN'T GO WRONG WITH A WYOMING SAW. had mine for around thirty years also. actually have two of em. one when hunting,camping, one for when I'M hunting winterkill elk.
 

tdub24

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I picked up this saw from outdoor edge a couple of months ago. Haven't had the opportunity to use it yet though. Was going to get the Wyoming saw but figured I would try this out since I believe it is lighter and I know it was cheaper. Pretty much the same concept.

 

kidoggy

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I have seldom been lucky enough to kill an elk where I DIDN'T HAVE TO QUARTER IT or even bone it out , to pack it out. in fact only once have I ever been able to get one in the truck whole. the harder it is the more you appreciate it but still gotta love the easy ones also.
 

JimP

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Every time that I have been lucky enough to shoot a elk where I can get it out whole it comes back to bite me the next year. My first elk when I moved to Colorado I was able to back my truck up to it. The next one I ended up screwing up my first shot and had to track it out 3 miles down hill only to have to pack it back up the hill. The next elk I brought out whole and then the next one was a pack back up the hill to get it out. I am back on the cycle of being able to back my truck up to it since the last 3 I have had to pack a ways.
 

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I have been using the Wyoming saw for years and they are awesome. In fact I have two incase something happens to one. Don't want to leave home with out it.