Bahco vs Irwin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bahco had more branded searches than Irwin among coping saw brands in New Zealand. Bahco had about 390 branded searches, while Irwin had 170. Bahco made up 69.6% of all coping saw brand searches we track, and Irwin accounted for 30.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coping saw brands, Bahco appeared in four of the five answers and Irwin in two. Bahco was mentioned before Irwin in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Bahco, about 2 searches for every 1 for Irwin
Who does AI mention more?
Bahco, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Irwin in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Bahco, named ahead of Irwin in every answer
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Top coping saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bahco was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Irwin was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bahco was listed before Irwin in every answer.
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See every answer about coping saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coping saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best coping saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best coping saw brand in New Zealand for fine cuts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best coping saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small saw for wood”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bahco or Irwin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bahco and Irwin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all two coping saw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bahco, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bahco | Irwin |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.4% | 36.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.2% | 27.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 36% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.7% | 37.3% |
| May 2026 | 67.2% | 32.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 35% |
| Jul 2026 | 65% | 35% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.2% | 41.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.6% | 30.4% |
How has the Bahco and Irwin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bahco was ahead of Irwin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bahco’s share of searches among coping saw brands in New Zealand moved from 63.4% to 69.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among coping saw brands in New Zealand moved from 36.6% to 30.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand coping saw brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Bahco gained share of searches among coping saw brands in New Zealand, from 58.2% to 69.6%.

In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among coping saw brands in New Zealand, from 41.8% to 30.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bahco’s and Irwin’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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