A bow saw features a long straight blade and bow-shaped hollow metal frame. As a result, it is often lightweight and easy to carry in your backpack. But weight is an even bigger advantage of Boreal 21 as the bow saw is more compact than most comparable bow saws. Better still, it is a folding bow saw, meaning that you can easily fit it into your backpack and make room for other items.

Bow saws have been used to cut firewood or green wood such as tree branches and shrubs for centuries in many places around the world, from ancient China to the early Roman Empire. Why do you need a bow saw which usually leaves a rough finish? Asides from their compactness and light weight, bow saws also enjoy the benefit of speed as they are made for fast aggressive wood-cutting. When practicing your bushcraft skills in the middle of a forest, you will see how important the ability to cut firewood quickly is to your survival. That is why the Boreal 21 is your dream come true. It saws firewood as both quickly and tidily while not requiring much muscle power.