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.

Saws with Bluetooth connection link to a free downloadable app, Milwaukee One-Key. From your smartphone, control the maximum blade speed and customize the ramp-up rate. You can also use the app to track your tool’s location, monitor usage, and get notifications for maintenance. Saws with a cut brake stop automatically when there's nothing more to cut through. Especially useful in tight spaces, this brake helps prevent accidental nicks to nearby material.

Saws with an adjustable shoe let you change your cutting depth without needing tools.