Victorinox Walker Saw

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Is the saw on the Walker thinner than the saw on the Hiker, Camper, Farmer, etc?

I think the saw on the Farmer is a bit on the thick side. It probably works better on green wood than dry lumber. If the Walker saw is thinner, that would be a plus in my book.
 
dogstar said:
Is the saw on the Walker thinner than the saw on the Hiker, Camper, Farmer, etc?

I think the saw on the Farmer is a bit on the thick side. It probably works better on green wood than dry lumber. If the Walker saw is thinner, that would be a plus in my book.
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Hey mate nothing scientific here but visually there is not much difference in thickness. The length is different from model to model and I honestly think my 2224 from the 60's has the thinnest saw but I'd need vernier calipers to confirm this and by saying that, if it is only marginally thinner it's wouldn't be enough to make a noticable difference it your cutting experience.
Below are some photos of a camper, lumber jack, walker, farmer, a 2224 and a 111mm side lock ruckack, I hope this helps if you'd like an accurate measurement I can run the calipers over them later. I've just had 12 hours on the tractor and it's time for a sleep ha ha

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sonofwilfred said:
Hey mate nothing scientific here but visually there is not much difference in thickness. The length is different from model to model and I honestly think my 2224 from the 60's has the thinnest saw but I'd need vernier calipers to confirm this and by saying that, if it is only marginally thinner it's wouldn't be enough to make a noticable difference it your cutting experience.
Below are some photos of a camper, lumber jack, walker, farmer, a 2224 and a 111mm side lock ruckack, I hope this helps if you'd like an accurate measurement I can run the calipers over them later. I've just had 12 hours on the tractor and it's time for a sleep ha ha

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Wow, thanks for all the photos! Yes, your sleep is well deserved 👍
VERNIER calipers?! That is a lost art, but I am glad you are a fellow practitioner!
 
sonofwilfred said:
mitch13 mitch13 might be able to share his experience, he bought a lumber jack off me a while back and I know he likes to cut stuff 👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺
Dan.
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😃 I do
The saws work good. In saks the lumberjack & harvester saws have been used quite a bit, everything from pruning in the garden to trimming hardwood walking sticks. Work well on green & dry wood. You might want to consider the 111mm if you want it saw based, the extra bit of length comes in handy pottering around the garden.
Here's some pics thickness of the lumberjack & harvester. Also the length for 3 different size models.
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mitch13 said:
😃 I do
The saws work good. In saks the lumberjack & harvester saws have been used quite a bit, everything from pruning in the garden to trimming hardwood walking sticks. Work well on green & dry wood. You might want to consider the 111mm if you want it saw based, the extra bit of length comes in handy pottering around the garden.
Here's some pics thickness of the lumberjack & harvester. Also the length for 3 different size models.
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I still don't have the hang of using these saws. They tend to skip around at the start, and then bind as I am cutting. Any tips will be appreciated 👍
 
rhino said:
If you're not doing so already, it helps to get started by using only pull strokes until you establish the start of the cut and can exert pressure and both the push and the pull.
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I have been recently starting by cutting a notch in the wood before sawing, but I will try to only do pull cuts as you recommend. Thank you.
 
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