Can a folding saw to replace a hatchet and/or big chopper?

[PoolQs]

Being with the Boy Scouts of America for over 10 years (60+ trips logged), my pack always had my EDC, 12" light hatchet, and a Gerber folding saw.
With those three, we always could make our shelters, camp fires, and clear our areas. I believe if you can carry it, have them all !!
BTW... I love my Gerber saws. Very sharp out of the box. Gave one to my new scouts each xmas.

 

[Thor]

Being with the Boy Scouts of America for over 10 years (60+ trips logged), my pack always had my EDC, 12" light hatchet, and a Gerber folding saw.
With those three, we always could make our shelters, camp fires, and clear our areas. I believe if you can carry it, have them all !!
BTW... I love my Gerber saws. Very sharp out of the box. Gave one to my new scouts each xmas.

Now that is a way to be remembered as a Scout Leader. And yeah, if you can carry it take it...you'll only have to carry it back, not regret you didn't have it.

 

[Ungie]

Has anyone here ever tried one of the Wire/Chain portable saws. I wonder if they compare to the folding saws. I would think the wire ones would wear out too fast to be really usefull.