I used to use a much smaller fold up saw when I first started hunting very young. While it was great to carry it sucked to use to me. The blade was not rigid at all and was a lot of work to cut much. Now I use the Wyoming saw and couldn't be more impressed with it. It packs up small in it's case, plenty rigid to cut the pelvic bone, legs, neck etc. For rib meat I usually just trim it off with a knife as well if I see enough to save.