Consumer Reports

Out of the open frame saws we tested, the Agawa Boreal 21 was the easiest to assemble. Once assembled, it was the fastest open frame saw, cutting through a 4-1/2-inch diameter log in just 30 seconds. It is also pretty lightweight, coming in at 18.7 ounces for the 21-inch saw &#40;also available in 15 inches and 24 inches&#41;. The hardened stainless steel blade comes with an anti-rust coating and has double-pointed rakers between sets of teeth which clears wood chips and fibers as you saw.  The handle folds and snaps into place during assembly, without even needing to touch the blade.  When unfolding, the spring action does fling the blade out suddenly, necessitating some caution during disassembly.
The ease of assembly and rigid, trapezium-shaped frame construction make the Boreal 21 a breeze to saw with.  During our testing, we discovered that a trapezium-shaped frame geometry is superior to a triangular frame geometry because it increases your range of motion while sawing. While it is a bit more pricey than some of its competitors, the quality construction, ease of use, and sharp cutting action might just pay off in the long run.

OutdoorGearLab

Out of the open frame saws we tested, the Agawa Boreal21 was the easiest to assemble. Once assembled, it was the fastest open frame saw, cutting through a 4-1/2-inch diameter log in just 30 seconds. It is also pretty lightweight, coming in at 18.7 ounces for the 21-inch saw &#40;also available in 15 inches and 24 inches&#41;. The hardened stainless steel blade comes with an anti-rust coating and has double-pointed rakers between sets of teeth which clears wood chips and fibers as you saw.  The handle folds and snaps into place during assembly, without even needing to touch the blade.  When unfolding, the spring action does fling the blade out suddenly, necessitating some caution during disassembly.
The ease of assembly and rigid, trapezium-shaped frame construction make the Boreal21 a breeze to saw with.  During our testing, we discovered that a trapezium-shaped frame geometry is superior to a triangular frame geometry because it increases your range of motion while sawing. While it is a bit more pricey than some of its competitors, the quality construction, ease of use, and sharp cutting action might just pay off in the long run.

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