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A good folding saw cuts firewood and clears fallen limbs faster and more safely than an axe, and it packs small enough for a truck or go bag. Outdoor Life's best overall, the Agawa Boreal21, is a folding bow saw that tensions itself and cuts logs around 7 inches thick. The Corona RazorTOOTH 10-inch is a fast, light straight saw that locks open and closed, and the Silky BigBoy 360 handles bigger storm cleanup with a 14-inch blade and a two-handed grip. Let the teeth do the work with long, smooth strokes, keep your free hand clear of the cut, and fold or sheathe the blade when you are done. Replacement blades are cheaper than a new saw.
Why it's hereOutdoor Life's best overall folding saw: stiffer than fixed bow saws, auto-tensioning, blade fully covered when folded; cuts 7-inch logs without rotating. Pairs with the Fiskars X27.
Recommended by Outdoor Life| Rank | Product & source | Key note | Price | |
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| ★ Top Pick | Agawa Boreal21 Folding Bow SawRecommended by Outdoor Life | Outdoor Life's best overall folding saw: stiffer than fixed bow saws, auto-tensioning, blade fully covered when folded; cuts 7-inch logs without… | $85 – $90From $85 at Agawa (All-Purpose blade)Up to $90 at Agawa (Aggressive or Hunter (bone/meat) blade)Price checked Oct 20, 2026This link: $85 at agawagear.com View product | |
| Runner-up | Corona RazorTOOTH RS 7265D 10-in Folding SawRecommended by Outdoor Life; Outdoor Gear Lab | Outdoor Life's best straight folding saw and Outdoor Gear Lab's top-rated: very fast, light, locks open and closed. | ~$33Price checked Oct 15–19, 2026at homedepot.com View product | |
| Runner-up | Silky Professional BigBoy 360 (Medium Teeth)Recommended by Outdoor Life | Outdoor Life's best saw for big jobs: 14-inch blade, two-handed grip, best on 10-inch logs. | ~$98.99Price checked Oct 20, 2026at silkysaws.com View product | |
