Black & Decker 21-Inch Bow Saw with Knuckled Guard BD1704

by Black & Decker

Product Features

• Heavy duty tubular steel frame
• Tempered double cut steel blade
• Knuckle guard; soft comfort grip
• Absorbs shock and vibration better than normal grips, reducing fatigue and providing better control
• Measures 21-inches in length; 5 year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002ASA7RG
• Item model number: BD1704
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,451 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #16 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Gardening Tools > Saws > Pruning Saws

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Black & Decker 21 inch Bow Saw with Knuckle Guard is great for maintaining any landscape

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars knuckle guard/plastic handle weak., July 2, 2009

By 

John A. Miller "tugnut1" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker 21-Inch Bow Saw with Knuckled Guard BD1704 (Lawn & Patio)

I have to admit, I bought this item just to get over the $25 dollar amount for free shipping. I needed one and this put me over the amount for free shipping.

I know that there isn't much to a bow saw....as long as the blade is tight and sharp you should be in good shape. Those two things are good on this saw.

The only thing that is wrong with this saw, and its a biggie is the knuckle guard / handle. I never thought this would be soemthing to consider, but its going to be a headache.

It is made of two plastic pieces that are wrapped around the handle and screwed together. This makes the handle twist from side to side a little bit. It shouldn't hurt the saws performance too much, but it is going to be a little annoying and will probably break after a while.

I'm the kind of guy who likes to buy tools and then keep them forever and in good working condition. That is why I tend to stay away from Black & Decker products. I thought that this would be something that they couldn't screw up, but I was wrong.

I guess the worst thing that could happen is that the knuckle guard breaks off and I have to replace it with a baseball grip wrap or something of that nature.

I'm not sure what Black & Decker was thinking when they added this cheap knuckle guard. It must have been the easiest way to add their signature color to the saw.

If it was up to me to do again, I would not buy this saw.