A collapsible hand saw features an elongated tubular frame member with a hollow interior that runs longitudinally therethrough. First and second arms are removably engaged to the tubular frame near first and second ends of thereof, to span outward from an underside thereof in a common direction. Each arm, near a distal mounting end thereof is configured for selective coupling to a bowsaw blade at a respective mounting hole therein near a respective end thereof. An adjustable tensioner is connectable between the frame member and the first arm, and when tightened, pulls the respective mounting end of said first arm away from the second arm and toward the first end of the frame member to tension the blade. The hollow interior of the frame member accommodates simultaneous storage therein of at least the first and second arms, the adjustable tensioner, and one or multiple blades.

A tool includes a handle and a blade. The handle extends from a handle first end to a handle second end. The blade has a first surface and an opposed second surface and defines a cutting edge between the first surface and the second surface. The blade extends from a blade first end to a blade second end. The blade and the handle are rotatably coupled at the blade first end and the handle first end about an axis extending from the first surface of the blade to the second surface of the blade. The blade is rotatable from a first position to a second position. The blade is lockable in the first position. When in the first position, the blade extends out from the handle second end.

A tool includes a handle and a blade. The handle extends from a handle first end to a handle second end. The blade has a first surface and an opposed second surface and defines a cutting edge between the first surface and the second surface. The blade extends from a blade first end to a blade second end. The blade and the handle are rotatably coupled at the blade first end and the handle first end about an axis extending from the first surface of the blade to the second surface of the blade. The blade is rotatable from a first position to a second position. The blade is lockable in the first position. When in the first position, the blade extends out from the handle second end.

A hacksaw multitool is provided. The device includes an elongated body having a first end opposite a second end. A bit receptacle is disposed within the first end. A plurality of interchangeable bits is removably securable within the bit receptacle. A channel is disposed within an upper side of the elongated body, wherein an arm is pivotally affixed within the channel at a proximal end of the arm. A saw blade is pivotally affixed to a distal end of the arm, wherein the saw blade is slidably engaged with the channel. The saw blade is selectively movable between a deployed position and a stowed position via actuation of the arm. The saw blade is disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body when in the deployed position and the saw blade is disposed entirely within the channel when in the stowed position.

A hacksaw multitool is provided. The device includes an elongated body having a first end opposite a second end. A bit receptacle is disposed within the first end. A plurality of interchangeable bits is removably securable within the bit receptacle. A channel is disposed within an upper side of the elongated body, wherein an arm is pivotally affixed within the channel at a proximal end of the arm. A saw blade is pivotally affixed to a distal end of the arm, wherein the saw blade is slidably engaged with the channel. The saw blade is selectively movable between a deployed position and a stowed position via actuation of the arm. The saw blade is disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body when in the deployed position and the saw blade is disposed entirely within the channel when in the stowed position.

A joint made from a lightweight, thin metal connector plate with one or more through holes or cutouts, containing multiple sharp edges. The sharp edges, within the through hole or cutout, upset and engage the outer layers of a stick or sticks, or similarly essentially cylindrical and irregular members, when inserted into the connector plate and a force subsequently applied, by rotating or moving the stick or sticks off axis from the plate, to fasten the stick or sticks in place. The connector plate, being lightweight and compact is well suited to survival preparedness and outdoor activities.

A tool includes a handle and a blade. The handle extends from a handle first end to a handle second end. The blade has a first surface and an opposed second surface and defines a cutting edge between the first surface and the second surface. The blade extends from a blade first end to a blade second end. The blade and the handle are rotatably coupled at the blade first end and the handle first end about an axis extending from the first surface of the blade to the second surface of the blade. The blade is rotatable from a first position to a second position. The blade is lockable in the first position. When in the first position, the blade extends out from the handle second end.

A tool includes a handle and a blade. The handle extends from a handle first end to a handle second end. The blade has a first surface and an opposed second surface and defines a cutting edge between the first surface and the second surface. The blade extends from a blade first end to a blade second end. The blade and the handle are rotatably coupled at the blade first end and the handle first end about an axis extending from the first surface of the blade to the second surface of the blade. The blade is rotatable from a first position to a second position. The blade is lockable in the first position. When in the first position, the blade extends out from the handle second end.

A lightweight, thin metal connector plate with one or more through holes or cutouts, containing multiple sharp edges. The sharp edges, within the through hole or cutout, upset and engage the outer layers of a stick or sticks, or similarly essentially cylindrical and irregular members, when inserted into the connector plate and a force subsequently applied, by rotating or moving the stick or sticks off axis from the plate, to fasten the stick or sticks in place. The sheet metal construction provides for a wide rage of additional connection options, by means of easily incorporated features in the connector plate, when used in conjunction with common flexible connectors and solid fasteners. Using the connector plate, tools and structures can be quickly fabricated and then disassembled, from locally harvested woods or canes. The connector plate, being lightweight, compact and made from metal, is well suited to survival preparedness and outdoor activities.

A hacksaw multitool is provided. The device includes an elongated body having a first end opposite a second end. A bit receptacle is disposed within the first end. A plurality of interchangeable bits is removably securable within the bit receptacle. A channel is disposed within an upper side of the elongated body, wherein an arm is pivotally affixed within the channel at a proximal end of the arm. A saw blade is pivotally affixed to a distal end of the arm, wherein the saw blade is slidably engaged with the channel. The saw blade is selectively movable between a deployed position and a stowed position via actuation of the arm. The saw blade is disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated body when in the deployed position and the saw blade is disposed entirely within the channel when in the stowed position.