Having a sharp hand saw is a must for any good gardener especially one with a food forest full of fruit trees and perennials to work on. This hand saw is super duper lightweight because of its plastic handle but its manufacturer, ARS, are legendary for making high quality blades. We like how light this folding saw is because we're the type of women who have things like pruners and saws in our purses at all times. The serrated blade is great for cutting through fibrous plants like bananas and hibiscus or through more woody branches too.