…and one-handed. Often called Sawzalls (Milwaukee Tool’s proprietary reciprocating saw name), these two classes of saws represent the most comfortable cutting experience, trading off cutting speed and power for lighter weight and less vibration. Two-handed models are more closely related to standard saws. They sometimes shift from an inline design and angle the secondary handle down in a shorter design that can more easily reach into tight s…

…ebar (5/8″) and Lenox Lazer CT carbide blades for our thick metal testing. Head-to-head against Milwaukee and Diablo, these Lenox blades made more cuts in rebar before teeth started coming off by a wide margin. Cut-for-cut, they’re the best thick metal blades we’ve ever tested. You can pick them up in 4″, 6″, and 9″ lengths. Milwaukee returns to the top of the charts in this test with Hilti not far behind. Similar to the trend we’ve been see…

…ng speed in all materials. Reasonable size. Why 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saws? Reciprocating saws in the 18V/20V class like these are full replacements for corded models in the 10A – 13A range and some can even replace 14A – 15A saws (though several brands have what we call cordless “super saws” that we’ll look at in a different review). Like drills and impact drivers, these become primary tools instead of just supplementing th…