Best Bushcraft Saws – 2020 Top Picks Rated & Reviewed

Best Overall:
Bahco 396-Laplander Folding Saw

The Bahco 396-Laplander Folding Saw is an excellent example of a strong saw from the reliable Bahco brand. If you have started exploring purchasing a bushcraft saw at all, we are sure you have come across discussions of the Bahco brand, maybe even the Bahco Laplander, and once you use this saw, you will see it is all for good reason.

The Bahco Laplander saw somehow stays just as sharp even after extended use on thick tree trunks. Users report they are able to use this saw to quickly and efficiently cut down trees with trunks that are up to four inches in diameter, and trees that themselves are over seven feet tall in total! It is so sharp that some users have stories of being able to cut down smaller, thinner trees while just using one hand to saw through.

If you are looking for a saw that will remain sharp for an extremely long time, and continue to cut down trees as rapidly and efficiently as when you first bought it, you definitely want to go with the Bahco Laplander.

Bottom Line

The Bahco 396-Laplander Folding Saw is an excellent choice for a bushcraft saw that will never let you down. You may find yourself needing to purchase a sheath and a knife, though, as the one is not included and the other is a bit awkward to use.

Runner-up:
Agawa Canyon Folding Saw

The Agawa Canyon Folding Saw is a fantastic bushcraft saw. It is on the lighter side, coming in at just over one pound, so it is easy to carry for long distances. If you are looking for a saw that does not compromise quality for a smaller size and weight, the Agawa Canyon saw is the top choice for you.

Users report that this saw can easily cut through logs up to ten inches in diameter, but if you are using it on smaller logs, watch out – one user reported that they were able to cut through a log under four inches in diameter as easily as if they were slicing through hot butter!

This saw is so sharp and so efficient it can be dangerous in the hands of inexperienced users, so make sure you are closely supervising any use by your teenager who wants more camping experience. This saw will be able to deliver, no matter what you are asking from it – and again, it provides all that efficiency in a lightweight form that you will easily be able to haul along on long distance camping or hiking trips.

Bottom Line

The Agawa Canyon Folding Saw is an amazing bushcraft saw that will easily chew through any wood you put in front of it. Just be forewarned that the so called multipurpose bonus blade is not efficient on anything but soft or wet wood.

Best for the Money:
Corona Razortooth Folding Saw

As we mentioned above, if you have done any level of research on bushcraft saws, we are betting you have come across some mention of the Bahco Laplander. We would also be willing to bet that a lot of the conversations around the Bahco Laplander have also mentioned the Corona Razortooth, as it sets another industry standard for bushcraft saws.

The Corona Razortooth features a chrome blade, which has the double benefit both of making it extremely lightweight and also being able to cut through wet or damp wood just as easily as dry wood.

The chrome blade creates extremely clean cuts, so much so that users report the cuts look as if they have been sanded down. This saw is easier to use than many of the other saws on this list because it cuts on the pull stroke, so it is a good saw to potentially train your kids on as well.

Bottom Line

The Corona Razortooth Folding Saw is an excellent bushcraft saw and lives up to the hype of the Corona brand name. Its teeth can still get snagged on things even when folded up, so just make sure you watch out for that aspect.

4. Sven Saw 21”

The Sven Saw 21” is an awesome saw that is versatile in a variety of situations. Users that live in storm prone areas report keeping an extra one of these in their cars just in case they come across a downed tree and need to clear the road ahead of them.

Other users have said that this saw is sharp enough and long enough that they feel safe camping and hiking in areas with dangerous wildlife such as packs of wolves, because this saw would be able to protect them in intense survival situations.

But far and above, the Sven saw wins out the most when it comes to clearing the trail. If you need a saw that will allow you to quickly and efficiently cut through branches and trees on an overgrown trail, the Sven saw is the choice for you.

Bottom Line

The Sven Saw 21” is a fantastic saw that will be able to serve you well in a variety of situations, whether in a car emergency, in survival mode, or simply for clearing branches and small trees out of an overgrown trail. Because it is larger, it may not be the best for hauling along on extended camping or hiking trips, though.

5. Silky Professional Bigboy 2000

If there is one brand that is mentioned in the same breath as the Bahco and the Corona in terms of efficiency, it is Silky, and the Silky Professional Bigboy 2000 is the best example of the high quality, premium Silky saw brand. The Silky Professional Bigboy is best described as a total beast. It is probably the strongest saw on this list, capable of sawing through thick logs with complete ease.

If you are looking for the best, most efficient saw on the market, it will be difficult to find better than the Silky Bigboy. Users report that cutting through trees with the Silky Bigboy is like cutting through trees with a chainsaw, but without all the noise and all the risk – that is the level of efficiency that this little saw is able to achieve. It is able to cut through larger logs at up to eight times the speed of some of the other saws on this list.

Bottom Line

The Silky Professional Bigboy 2000 is the premium choice in bushcraft saws. There is a bit of a tradeoff in size and weight for this guy, but when you think about how efficiently it cuts, a little extra weight in your pack is well worth it.