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Breaking sticks over your knee is not a good strategy. For starters, it’s not precise. If you’re building a blind or lean-to, you need matching lengths. And if you’re hunting, you obviously can’t be cracking wood. What’s the solution?

Folding saws may seem like just another piece of gear to stuff in an already overflowing pack, but like everything else, they’re essential for solving common problems in the woods. A great saw keeps you prepared without weighing you down. We’ve put together a guide on folding saws specifically for hunters and outdoorsmen and finished it off with our six favorites.

Our Top Folding Saw Picks

Eversaw All Purpose– “All-purpose saw for wood, bone and plastic”

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Tarvol Folding Handsaw– “An excellent option for thick woods”

Coher Folding– “Its versatility make it great for DIY projects”

Corona RS 7255D Razor Tooth– “Stand hunters can benefit from its power in small spaces”

Tabor Tools TTS25A– “The ergonomic design makes this saw a top choice”

Why do I need a folding saw?

Like most outdoor activities, hunting requires at least some wilderness survival skills and the tools that go along with them. The more tools you have to assist you, the easier your hunting trip will be. Chances are you’ll run into some tough obstacles, so a folding saw to cut through them is an essential accessory.

Saws are great for bushcraft like building your own ground blind or prepping a tree for your stand. If you’re camping on your hunting trip, then of course you’ll have to cut would to clear an area and make a fire. Folding saws are compact and much easier to pack with your gear than an axe or full-sized saw.

You can even use some folding saws to field dress animals.

Wouldn’t an axe be better?
Ideally, the blades on your hedge shears should touch only at the cutting point to reduce friction and sticking.

Some shears have serrations on one or both blades, which can be helpful when gripping and cutting twigs larger than ? inch.

Another feature on some designs is a non-stick coating, purportedly to keep the blades from gumming up and/or rusting.

Wavy-blade shears are also sold. They grip the twigs, preventing them from sliding along the blade while you’re cutting, an advantage with open-structured plants. The disadvantage is that wavy blades require professional sharpening.

Another feature to look for is a good adjustable pivot-bolt assembly, which allows you to adjust the blade tension as necessary. This is often the first part of the tool to fail, so being able to buy replacement pivot bolts is an advantage.

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