cutting
Saw on Alone
Pick frequency: most commonly picked
What the show allows
One compilation notes a vague 'size restriction (except for one season)' on saw blade length, i.e. bigger blades generally allowed but capped in at least one season; exact dimension not documented.
Products contestants have carried
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Silky Katanaboy 500 (folding saw)contestant verified
Carried by Jordan Jonas (Season 6 winner). Approx. $250-300.
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Silky Katanaboy 500 (folding saw)contestant verified
Carried by Woniya Thibeault (Alone: Frozen winner). Approx. $250-300.
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Silky Katanaboy 650contestant verified
Carried by Jodi Rose (Season 10). Approx. $329.
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Silky Katanaboy 650 (used partly as a draw knife)contestant verified
Carried by Clay Hayes (Season 8 winner). Approx. $300-350.
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Silky Professional Bigboy folding sawcontestant verified
Carried by David McIntyre (Season 2). Approx. $100-150.
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Bob's Quick Buck sawcontestant verified
Carried by Larry Roberts (Season 2). Approx. unverified.
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unspecified giant crosscut saw (two-person style)contestant verified
Carried by Roland Welker (Season 7 winner). Approx. unverified.
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Sven-style folding bow sawcontestant verified
Carried by Alan Kay (Season 1 winner) - medium confidence, exact brand name inconsistent across sources. Approx. $30-50.
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Lynx 3-foot One-Man Crosscut Sawcontestant verified
Carried by Jim and Ted Baird (Season 4 winners). Approx. $170-210.
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Spring Creek Tuff Camp Saw 30-inchcontestant verified
Carried by Juan Pablo Quinonez (Season 9 winner). Approx. $85.
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Contestants who carried one
Saw FAQ
What saw do Alone contestants actually use?
My catalog documents 10 models in this category, 10 of them contestant-verified: Silky Katanaboy 500 (folding saw), Silky Katanaboy 500 (folding saw), Silky Katanaboy 650, and more.
What are the rules for a saw on Alone?
One compilation notes a vague 'size restriction (except for one season)' on saw blade length, i.e. bigger blades generally allowed but capped in at least one season; exact dimension not documented.
How often is a saw picked on Alone?
In my carry data it is one of the staples and shows up in almost every 10-item selection.
Which Alone contestants carried a saw?
Documented carriers include Alan Kay (Season 1), Lucas Miller (Season 1), Wayne Russell (Season 1), among others. Each carrier's full 10-item loadout is on their profile page.
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