Make quick, rough cuts anywhere on your site. These saws give you the same cutting power as an electric reciprocating saw but don’t need an outlet. Often used for demolition, they’ll cut a wide range of materials, from wood framing to PVC piping to steel panels. The more you squeeze their trigger, the faster the blade moves. Slow down the blade for hard materials and speed it up for soft ones.

They have a blade release lever, so you can swap out blades without tools. Some saws come with a battery and charger. For other saws, batteries and chargers are sold separately.

For smoother cuts in thick and hard materials, choose a saw with higher voltage.

Batteries—For many batteries, recycling or other proper disposal is required by law. Do not dispose of batteries in the trash. For recycling drop-off locations visit www.batterynetwork.org/locator or call 1-877-2-RECYCLE.