A reciprocating saw is the demolition tool. It cuts through wood, nails, pipe, and drywall indiscriminately - useful for every renovation and plumbing project. Battery-powered units are now as powerful as corded.
Our Top Picks
Milwaukee
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Reciprocating Saw
Milwaukee's M18 FUEL is the professional standard. Brushless motor delivers corded-tool power from an 18V battery. If you're already in the M18 ecosystem, this is the obvious choice - the battery works across 200+ Milwaukee tools.
Pros
- POWERSTATE brushless motor
- 18V platform shares batteries with 200+ tools
- Anti-vibration handle
- Keyless blade clamp
Cons
- Tool only - battery sold separately
- Premium price
DeWalt
DeWalt 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw
DeWalt's 20V MAX reciprocating saw is the best value entry into professional-grade demo tools. Keyless blade clamp makes changes fast. 4-position blade clamp lets you orient the blade in any direction for tight cuts.
Pros
- 4-position blade clamp
- Keyless blade changing
- 20V MAX platform compatibility
- Lightweight (7.3 lbs with battery)
Cons
- Brushed motor (less efficient than FUEL)
- Tool only