RE: Hooyman saw
I have one. It is a nice saw, but keep an eye on the pivot bolt. I lost mine last weekend. I am lucky to work for a fastener supply house. So I replaced it with a 3/8"x3/4" shoulder bolt and a lock nut.
That said, it cuts great and the best part is it folds up so nice it fits right in my pack. So there is no reson to be without a extendable saw anymore.
Nick