The famed Bahco and Corona Pruning folding saws are two saws that punch way out of their weight class. These compact mighty folding saws have been woods tested, and the result is different from what most people expect!
Folding Saws
Saws may lack the cool factor of folding knives or fixed blades. They are often the most practical tools for tasks in the backyard or for adventures in the wilderness. Many newcomers to survival romanticize the experience, envisioning themselves chopping through forests with machetes and building shelters. As a result, people often bring more gear than necessary, just to be prepared!
Bahco Expert Foldable Saw
Ask the bushcraft crowd what the best compact folding saw to add to your kit is, and about 90 percent will say the green Bahco folding saw. Many fellow woods people and students usually tote it, too.
Introducing the PG-72 7-inch Bahco Expert Foldable Pruning Saw, a must-have tool for homeowners, campers, survivalists, and bushcrafters alike. Designed with an innovative anti-friction coating, this compact folding saw delivers swift and efficient cutting, making it perfect when hand pruners or loppers just won’t cut it.
The special XT7-Toothing ensures fast performance, allowing you to tackle challenging and dry wood easily. Lightweight and compact, this saw folds neatly for easy storage and transport, making it an ideal companion for your outdoor adventures or home gardening tasks. Compact folding saws like this are very handy.
Crafted in Sweden, the PG-72 combines quality craftsmanship with functionality, ensuring you have the reliable tools you need for occasional pruning. Enhance your toolkit with this versatile and practical saw!
Corona RazorTOOTH Saw
If you need to tackle brush or branches, check out the 7-inch Corona RazorTOOTH Arborist Folding Saw. This saw features special RazorTOOTH technology, enabling users to slice through green or dry branches up to 3 inches thick—and it cuts twice as fast as regular hand saws.
The straight-edge blade has teeth that are triple-ground, which means they cut through wood quickly and efficiently. Corona makes other compact folding saws, too.
It’s made from durable Japanese SK5 steel and has an impulse-hardened blade, so it’s built to last. The best part? The blade is fully replaceable, so you can keep it going season after season. When you fold it up, the ergonomic handle covers the teeth, making it safe for storage and easy to carry around. This tool is perfect for arborists, campers, backpackers, hikers, and ATV enthusiasts. MSRP: $32.99
Compact Mighty Folding Saws
In the field, these two compact mighty folding saws had work to do in the snowy woods. Testing these saws was exciting. The setting was the Northeast during a cold snap. There’s no better time to test gear and ourselves than harsh conditions. Both saws received similar diameter pieces of oak to saw through.
Realistically, 3-inch oak rounds are about the maximum width for saws this length. Anything over that, and a camper can call that fuel and throw it on the fire.
The Bahco was the first to bat. The small teeth quickly bit into the wood and proceeded to saw. Hardwood, in general, is a tough nut to crack. However, it’s an entirely different game when the wood is frozen. The Bahco remained comfortable, and the blade had minimal wobble. It got the job done!
Next up to the plate—the Corona RazorTOOTH. The larger aggressive teeth skipped a little as they found a place to bite into the wood. Once the sawing started, it was a whole new ball game. The Corona made short work of the hard frozen oak in a shorter time than its opponent. There was a distinct difference, and I knew the saw I would carry.
Making a small cook fire and keeping warm were the goals. I split the oak chunks with a tomahawk and a fixed-blade knife for manageable pieces. Mission accomplished!
Perhaps the Bahco would have won if it had been a contest of thinner, green wood.
Finale
A foldable saw effortlessly cuts through wood and often fits conveniently in a cargo pocket. How manufacturers cut the saw blades leaves the spine fairly sharp, allowing users to create sparks with a ferrocerium rod. A saw, alongside another tool for splitting and light to medium chopping, effectively covers all the bases for heavier wood processing.
Compact folding saws are regarded as the ultimate team player in a survival or camping situation!
For more information, please check out Bahco and Corona.
