Fiskars Folding Saw
Score: 85/100
Truper Bow Saw
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Truper AJT-24 is a 24-inch bow saw designed for cutting large branches and logs up to 12 inches thick. It features a durable tubular steel frame and an ergonomic steel handle, optimized for green wood tasks. It is best suited for homeowners and DIY users handling backyard tree pruning and camp firewood preparation.
The Fiskars POWER TOOTH Softgrip Folding Pruning Saw is a compact, high-quality tool designed for precise pruning with a specialized undercut feature. Its main trade-off is the non-replaceable blade and moderate cutting speed compared to faster alternatives. It is best suited for home gardeners and arborists who value clean cuts and portability over raw cutting speed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
7 inches | 12 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 lbsbest | 1.9 lbs |
| ↓ lower better | 9 inchesbest | — |
15.5 inches | 28.11 inchesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Portability & Storage(2) | ||
Folded Length (inches) | 9 inches | N/A inches |
Overall Length (inches) | 15.5 inches | 28.11 inches |
Ergonomics & Handling(3) | ||
Weight (lbs) | 0.5 lbs | 1.9 lbs |
Handle Material | Rubberized | Steel |
Handle Type | Softgrip | Ergonomic |
Safety & Mechanisms(4) | ||
Blade Lock Type | Push Button | Cam-lever |
Replaceable Blade | false | true |
Sharpenable Blade | false | true |
Blade Thickness (inches) | inches | N/A inches |
General & Accessories(3) | ||
Saw Type | Folding | Bow Saw |
Warranty | Lifetime | N/A |
Included Accessories | Allen Wrench | Saw, Blade, Knuckle Guard |
Blade & Cutting Performance(5) | ||
Blade Length (inches) | 7 inches | 24 inches |
Cutting Capacity (inches) | 7 inches | 12 inches |
Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | Chrome Alloy |
Blade Coating | Chrome Plated | Rust Resistant |
Tooth Design | Triple Grind | Serrated |
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Professional reviewers praise the saw's clean cutting performance, ease of pull strokes, and the specialized undercut feature, noting it excels for proper overhand and undercut cuts on thick branches.
Everyday consumers frequently praise the sharp blade for enabling effortless pull cuts and the comfortable non-slip grip that works well even when sweaty. Recurring complaints focus on the slower cutting speed for dense wood and the fact that the blade is not replaceable.
Professional reviewers, including Bob Vila testers, named the Truper AJT-24 the 'Best Overall' bow saw due to its comfortable balance, aggressive yet smooth cutting action, and secure blade tensioning.
Everyday users and consumers generally praise the saw for its secure grip, easy blade tensioning, and reliability for branch cutting. The recurring theme in user feedback is appreciation for the tool's simplicity and effectiveness in backyard settings.
“The button mechanism is really easy, grip comfortable, and overall performance pretty good for tree/shrub pruning.”
“Easy start and clean cuts with moderate speed on pull stroke.”
