The UK's bestBow Saws2022 Review

The Bahco 331-15 15″ Bow Saw is much like the Ergo Force bow saw; it has aggressive teeth and packs a real punch for its small size. Where these two saws differ though is in what they are used for.

The pointed end of this mighty bowsaw is specially designed for pruning green wood and getting into tight spaces, and can make short work of live wood up to 150 mm in diameter.

It comes with the handy Bahco knuckle guard for safety and the super sharp blade will cut on both the push and pull stroke. This Bahco bow saw is the best bow saw that we’ve reviewed for cutting logs directly from live trees.

Another green wood saw built for pruning work, the Gardena 19″ Comfort Bow Saw is the best folding bow saw for working in tight spaces without a lot of clearance.

The pulse hardened carbon steel blade is well suited to garden work and will easily cut through dry wood as well. The rust-free body and blade are easily tensioned and the pointed end means you can cut thick and thin branches with ease.

We really liked the extra rubber moulded grip on the handle – it made it easy to handle and we doubt it will easily slip.

Fiskars are a Finnish company with hundreds of years of excellent tool making under their belts. The Fiskars SW30 21″ Bow Saw uses all of their knowledge and experience to create a truly sharp and agile saw for the price.

Their unique “plane toothing” system makes sure that the saw blade cuts as well on the push stroke as it does on the pull stroke. This feature makes this one of the best bow saws on the UK market in this size range.

Bahco are a Swedish premium tool brand that know a thing or two about how to make the best bow saw blades from high grade tool steel. This capable Bahco 10-21-51 21″ Bow Saw cuts as well as a chainsaw with its aggressive deep teeth and long blade length.

The lightness of the frame helped to make this Bahco bow saw more accurate, and the enamel coating should keep it safe when used out in the elements.

The tensioning mechanism on the bowsaw is easy to use and makes the blade useful for different types of dry wood. Our favourite feature was the robust knuckle guard that made for safe sawing without worrying about slipping off the handle and causing injury.

This Grüntek 21″ Bow Saw is one of the longest on our list, giving you the most room to make the most of the razor-sharp push and pull blade made of strong high-carbon steel. The blade teeth are 3D ground for fast sawing around the garden and should last for a long time.

The handle on the Gruntek bow saw is made of a quality strong plastic and is suitable for both left and right-handed operation. The knuckle guard is made of the same tough material and makes this the best bow saw for the UK market from this experienced company.