A saw is an essential piece of survival equipment. The longer the saw"" the easier to use"" but the harder to carry. They achieved a nice balance between the two. The Folding Saw has a 8.25"" blade of hardened and tempered steel that makes short order of branches"" small logs"" and brush. A comfortable handle helps to cut deep and true on each and every pull stroke. The extremely sharp teeth are differentially tempered for long life and work on hard wood.