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Thanks. I've had my eye one for a while now. I like that the saw fits nicely in the shaft. You just confirmed it for me.

Can the snow saw in the Voile T6 Tech Avalanche Shovel or T-wood Shovel be attached to a pole or probe to cut cornices or cut the back of a Rutschblock?

I have a 2007 Voile T-6 Shovel/Snowsaw. T-6 snowsaw can attach to my to my BD Expedition 3-piece pole. But attached with 1/3 length of the skipole, I am not able to cut a Rutschblock. I use a G3 Rutschblock cord for ECT and Rutschblock tests.

Perhaps a newer T-6 snowsaw will work with Voile probe and ski-poles and get a longer reach (contact Voile and ask).

I like that the T-6 saw stows in the handle, but the handle is long; so it may or may not fit in your pack. Be sure, you have the right pack (size) to carry the T-6 inside your pack. My Ayy instructor "kindly informed" me that all Avy-gear goes inside your pack. Our Lowe packs have a dedicated exposed Avy-gear pocket to carry our shovels and probes, which our guide did not like.

I would recommend the T-6 Shovel/Snowsaw

I would also recommend the G3 Bonesaw (and the BD "Deploy Shovel"), because:
1) the Bonesaw's handle w/strap will attach to any pole.
2) It comes with a ruler painted on the saw.
3) When cutting snowpit tests (columns), the shape of the Bonesaw, helps to lift out the cut-wedges (the sides) for column tests.

Overall I would give a vote for the "Bonesaw".

the BD "Deploy Shovel" works great and there is no chance of losing the handle.