Oxbow Gear Pocket Chainsaw with Case

A tree across the trail can end a ride miles from the truck. Lifting a bike or backing a UTV out isn’t always an option. Oxbow Gear Pocket Chainsaw with Case (part EP1002) is a flexible hand saw that rolls up small enough to carry in a pack, a tank bag or a cargo box, so you can cut your way through instead of turning around.

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Why Choose the Oxbow Gear Pocket Chainsaw with Case

Key Features

• Flexible 36 in. chain-style blade (per Oxbow Gear)
• Cuts at many angles, even with little clearance around the limb (per Oxbow Gear)
• Nylon wrist strap handles for a more comfortable grip (per Oxbow Gear)
• Self-cleaning teeth (per Oxbow Gear)
• Sharpens with a standard 1/8 in. saw blade sharpener (per Oxbow Gear)
• Reach can be extended by tying cordage to each handle (per Oxbow Gear)
• Weighs 3.5 oz. (per Oxbow Gear)
• Comes with a carry case (per Oxbow Gear)

Great For

• Clearing deadfall on dirt bike, ATV and UTV trails
• Camping and cutting firewood
• Hunting trips and cutting shooting lanes
• Emergency kits in a truck, trailer or side-by-side

Specifications

• Brand: Oxbow Gear
• Part number: EP1002
• Blade length: 36 in. (per Oxbow Gear)
• Weight: 3.5 oz. (per Oxbow Gear)
• Sharpening: Standard 1/8 in. saw blade sharpener (per Oxbow Gear)
• Includes: Saw and carry case

Fitment

Universal. It isn’t vehicle-specific, so it goes with you on a dirt bike, ATV, UTV, motorcycle or on foot.

How a Pocket Chainsaw Works

Instead of a rigid blade, the cutting edge is a length of linked teeth with a handle at each end. You loop it under or over a limb and pull back and forth with both hands. Because the blade wraps around the wood, it cuts on the pull from both sides and works in tight spots where a folding saw can’t swing.

With two people, tie a length of rope to each handle. Each person pulls one end, which makes it easier to cut a high limb or a log lying on the ground.

Hand Saw vs. Folding Saw vs. Axe

• Pocket chainsaw: The lightest and most packable. It cuts from awkward angles and suits limbs and small to medium logs.
• Folding saw: A rigid blade gives faster, straighter cuts, but it’s bulkier and needs room to swing.
• Hatchet or axe: Good for splitting, but heavier and slower on a log lying on the ground.

Many riders carry a pocket chainsaw as a backup because it weighs less than a phone.

How to Use

1. Put on gloves and eye protection before you start.
2. Check the log or limb for tension; wood under load can spring when it’s cut.
3. Wrap the blade around the limb with the teeth against the wood.
4. Hold a handle in each hand, or slide the wrist straps over your hands.
5. Pull back and forth in long, even strokes, keeping the blade from kinking.
6. Clear the cut pieces off the trail and coil the saw back into its case.

Check local land rules before cutting. Many public lands require permission to cut live trees or clear trails.

Care Tips

• Wipe the blade clean and dry after each use.
• Apply a light coat of oil before storing to help prevent rust.
• Sharpen with a 1/8 in. file when cuts slow down (per Oxbow Gear).
• Keep it in its case so the teeth don’t snag other gear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big a log can it cut?

It handles limbs and logs you can wrap the 36 in. blade around. Larger logs take longer, and two people with cords tied to the handles make it easier.

How do I sharpen it?

Use a standard 1/8 in. saw blade sharpener (per Oxbow Gear).

Does it come with a case?

Yes, it includes a carry case.

How much does it weigh?

3.5 oz. (per Oxbow Gear)

Can I return it?

Unused items in original packaging can usually be returned. Contact our customer service team, and we’ll help.

Where to Ride

Pack it in and keep the trail open at one of these:

• Byrd's Adventure Center (Ozark, Arkansas): about 30 miles of marked loop trails
• Georgia Offroad Adventures (Union Point, Georgia): about 150 miles of signed trails

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