Photo: Mark Wolfe for BobVila.com We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best Overall Best Bang for the Buck Best for Large Cuts Best Foldable Best for Backcountry Best Handle Design Best Blade Tensioner Meet the Tester It may come as a surprise, but bow saws play an important role in our gas- and electricity-powered world. Compared to powered saws in the workshop , bow saws are incredibly affordable, portable, quiet, cost-efficient, and never need sharpening (just replace the blade). A lightweight bow saw comes in handy when only a few clean cuts are required, and on work sites that are far from fuel sources. The variety of available sizes, styles, and extra features can make choosing one seem difficult, and that’s why we assembled this guide. Our tool experts field-tested 7 highly rated bow saws and shared their thoughts in order to cut through the confusion and recommend the best saws for different jobs.…