The 8 Best portable bow Saws (2023 reviews)

Corona portable bow saw is the epitome of what a great saw should be. It is great for cutting your way into bristly spruce trees when falling with a chain saw. It is perfect for packing on atv and snowmobile. It is perfect for getting at those places on your rose bushes that are too thick for hand-held pruners or loppers. The blade mows through the 4" round fronds and it is very maneuverable.

The Saw is compact for easy storage and cuts great. It is amazingly sharp and folds up easily to tuck away after use. It provides a comfortable grip for extended use.

Why We Like This:

Folds up and goes in the tool bag with ease
Good brand reputation

Best For Cutting Tree: Rexbeti portable bow Saw

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The rexbeti portable bow saw should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This little saw is so easy to use and folds up nicely. It works great on branches, is long enough to handle thick ones, and narrow enough to get between. It is great for shelter or fire set up. It is great for cutting small branches in hard to reach locations.

This folding saw has been great so far, it is well built, the blade locks positively (and stays locked) and it is sharp. It has design is fairly ergonomic. It is great for gloved and ungloved hands, and the thing is a beast, it will go through branches and small logs with no problem.

Why We Like This:

Convenient for carrying around in cargo pants
Would be great for camping or dismembering
Very sharp and easy to handle

Best For Cutting medium: Mossy oak portable bow Saw

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate saw. The mossy oak portable bow saw is exactly that - it's a simple saw that hits all the right notes. The metal cutting blade has 18 teeth per inch and is made out of 58crv4 steel. It comes with two extra blades, one for metal and another smaller tooth wood blade. It also comes with 3 blades, one blade for pruning, a blade for hardwood and plastic, and a blade meant for cutting metal. The extra blades are handy for backup and a nice case for protection and cleanliness.

These three saw blades of the kit are suitable for pvc, branch pruning, bone and so on, to meet your different needs. It can cut a 1 inch thick wood rod. The blade is made of 65Mn stainless steel.

Why We Like This:

Work well and ideal for camping
Good design for its intended use and to provide safety
Very light weight, sharp cutting and folds nicely into pouch
Compact, light weight, cut very well, easy to clean

Best For large Branch: home planet gear portable bow Saw

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Home Planet Gear has been making great saw for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. Every gardener needs a good folding hand saw and this one is small, easy to operate and cuts through small branches with ease. It's a great saw and it will not wear you out using it. The handle is easy to grip and the blade is extremely sharp. The Locking mechanism on the handle is easy to use and securely holds the blade in an open position. It's well made, cuts nicely, and is very compact.

The grip is fine and it looks to be nice and sharp.

Why We Like This:

Should be excellent for yard work or backpacking trips
Locks easily and handles large branches and jackfruits with ease
Light weight and easy to use

Best For bamboo: FLORA guard portable bow Saw

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The flora guard portable bow saw's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. Razor tooth saws are designed to be as comfortable in your hand as they are effective in cutting. It works well for cutting hardwood, as it is very sharp, but binds with some of the softer stuff. The saw has 3 lock points, 1 when fully closed, 1 when fully open and extended, and the 3 when it is 1/2 way open / closing. It’s compact and well made.

The blade lock mechanism is tight, but easily released. It is sturdy and locks in place great.

Why We Like This:

Great tool to use out side on shrubs and bushes
Good folding saw for yard and hunting
Opens and closes easily and works amazing well
Great for small jobs around the house

Best For backpack: Backridge tough portable bow Saw

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If you want nothing less than best desirable saw, then backridge tough portable bow saw is the one you should definitely consider, as it manages to bring a lot to the table. This is a great hand saw for trees, clearing forest trails, an emergency or cutting firewood. It’s sturdy and strong and the lock is a huge plus. It doesn't work on the larger branches/trees of course, but for the smaller ones and thick bushes it's great. It’s a small triple cut razor with sharp hardened teeth. It can get a good grip on the rubberized handle.

The saw blade is sharp and good for small jobs. It’s nice that when folded down, the blade is not exposed so you can carry it without worrying about injury.

Why We Like This:

Good for small jobs around the house
Locks in place and easy to carry and use
Coated blade so it cuts like warm butter

Best For firewood: Silky portable bow Saw

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If you want nothing but the best desirable saw, then silky portable bow saw is the one you should definitely consider, as it manages to bring a lot to the table. This saw is very well built with a very sleek design. It features from the original design that lends to bushcrafting/camping while adding new ones that further improves its durability and design. It is light and compact enough to hardly take up any space but unfolds to be a solid saw when you need it.

The outback edition features a handle made of an arbor composite which provides excellent grip and control for wet, cold and game. It feels very smooth and rigid but, similar to micarta, it is said to get tacky when wet. The handle does not have the rubber grip but the new composite handle feels nice and comfortable in the hand. It's easily portable for backpacking, and lightweight. It is great for small trees.

Why We Like This:

Makes cutting, pruning and sawing so much easier
Well made, easy to handle and great quality material
Good investment for long term

Best For yard Work: Bbstarz portable bow Saw

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Compared with other saw in this category, the bbstarz portable bow saw has a convenient design. Folding saws new rugged hand saws with the best carbon steel blades for durability. The Ergonomic non-slip design, you can firmly grip the handle of the small hand saw, cutting pruning more smoothly.

Why We Like This:

One of the new comers and featured product
Good brand reputation