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Bare-Tool Power Saws

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57 bare-tool power saws from DEWALT, Makita, Milwaukee and more. Most cost $50 to $278, and half cost less than $122.

Top brands: DEWALT (10)Milwaukee (10)Makita (8)

DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless design for jobsite freedom
+12V MAX platform for a compact body
+One-handed operation for tight spaces
−Tool only, battery and charger not included
$99.00-63%List: $268.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
Greenworks

Reciprocating, Cordless, 24V to 40V

+Cordless design runs on 24V to 40V batteries
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Reciprocating action suited to demolition and pruning
−Bare tool needs a separate battery and charger
$49.99-62%List: $129.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
Craftsman

Reciprocating, Cordless

+Up to 3,200 RPM for fast cutting
+8 inch stroke length for deep cuts
+Cordless V20 platform for portable use
−Bare tool only, battery and charger sold separately
$125.00-26%List: $169.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor design for cordless cutting power
+Reciprocating format for demolition and cutting in tight spaces
+Cordless 20V MAX XR design for jobsite mobility
−Battery and charger are not included with the tool
$188.80-24%List: $249.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Compact 12V cordless design
+Lithium-ion power for cordless use
+Suited to tight spaces and overhead work
−Bare tool, battery and charger sold separately
$81.99-20%Was: $102.09
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Cordless reciprocating saw for use without a power cord
+Runs on 18V or 20V lithium-ion battery platform
−Sold as tool only without battery or charger
$192.89-12%Was: $219.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Two-finger variable trigger for speed control
+Keyless blade clamp for quick blade changes
+Cordless design for cutting without a cord
−Bare tool only, battery and charger sold separately
$145.00-8%Was: $157.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+One-handed design for tight or overhead cuts
+Compact, portable body for jobsite use
−Tool only, batteries and charger are not included
No current price. Check it at the store.
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Reciprocating saw type for cutting pipe, metal and wood
+Cordless design with no cord to manage
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Bare tool, so batteries and charger are not included
No current price. Check it at the store.
Craftsman

Reciprocating, Cordless

+Variable speed trigger for controlled cuts
+Quick blade change without tools
+Cordless V20 platform for job site freedom
−Bare tool only, battery and charger sold separately
$79.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless reciprocating saw for demolition and cutting
+Runs on 18V or 20V LXT batteries
+Sold as bare tool for use with existing batteries
−Bare tool requires a separate battery and charger
No current price. Check it at the store.
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless 12V reciprocating saw for work away from outlets
+Bare tool works with existing M12 batteries
+Reciprocating type suits demolition and pipe cutting
−Bare tool requires separate battery and charger purchase
$134.76
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Craftsman

Reciprocating, Cordless

+Cordless design with no cord to manage on site
+Up to 2,800 strokes per minute for fast cutting
+Bare tool only, so it pairs with existing V20 batteries
−Bare tool only, so a battery and charger must be bought separately
$119.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+18V cordless power for demanding cutting jobs
+Bare tool works with existing M18 batteries
+Reciprocating type suits demolition and pipe cutting
−Bare tool requires separate battery and charger purchase
No current price. Check it at the store.
Bosch

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Lightweight and compact body for portable use
+0.83 inch stroke length for aggressive cutting
+3,050 strokes per minute cutting speed
−Bare tool needs a separate battery and charger
No current price. Check it at the store.
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Cordless with 18V or 20V battery compatibility
+Brushless motor design
+Reciprocating saw type for demolition and cutting
−Bare tool only, battery and charger not included
$178.00-28%List: $246.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 54V or 60V

+Compatible with both 54V and 60V FLEXVOLT batteries
+Cordless operation with no cord to manage
+Sold as tool only, so no battery is included
−Tool only, battery and charger must be bought separately
$289.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
VocoxGpow

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for a longer-lasting drive
+3500 strokes per minute cutting speed
+Tool-free blade change
−Built for 18V or 20V batteries only
$29.99-23%Was: $38.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:28 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless 12V reciprocating saw for portable use
+Bare tool for use with existing 12V batteries
+Hackzall design for cutting in tight spaces
−Battery not included with this bare tool
$83.99-15%Was: $99.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 12V

+Cordless operation for working away from outlets
+Cuts both wood and metal
+Compact 12V platform
−Battery sold separately, adding to the total
$47.08-14%Was: $54.90
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
BLACK+DECKER

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor: only 88 of 236 here have one
$69.99-13%List: $79.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:39 PST - Details
Ryobi

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for the HP model line
+Compact one-handed design for tight spaces
+Cordless operation with no cord to limit movement
−Tool only, battery not included
$108.95-5%Was: $115.00
as of 11/04/2026 01:37 PST - Details
Craftsman

Reciprocating, Cordless

+Includes 11 reciprocating saw blades
+Cordless V20 platform for portable use
+Bare tool only, no battery included
−Bare tool only, battery and charger sold separately
$93.98-4%Was: $97.98
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Compact body for working in tight spaces
+Variable speed trigger for controlled cuts
+LED light illuminates the cut line
−Requires separate battery and charger purchase
$123.39
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
DEWALT

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Brushless motor for a longer-lasting drive
+Compact body for tight spaces
+Cordless design for working away from outlets
−Bare tool only, so batteries and charger are not included
$199.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
Milwaukee

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Reciprocating saw type for cutting pipe, metal and wood
+Cordless design with no cord to manage
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Bare tool, so batteries and charger are not included
$147.35
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
Makita

Reciprocating, Cordless, 18V or 20V

+Compact one-handed design for tight cuts
+Brushless motor for longer motor life
+Runs on 18V or 20V battery platform
−Tool only, batteries and charger must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.

Compare specs

power sawTypePowerBattery voltageSpec scorePrice
ReciprocatingCordless12Vn/a$99.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:39 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless24V to 40Vn/a$49.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:16 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$125.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless18V or 20Vn/a$188.80
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless12Vn/a$81.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:13 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless18V or 20Vn/a$192.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:05 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless18V or 20Vn/a$145.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:38 PST - Details
ReciprocatingCordless18V or 20Vn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordless18V or 20Vn/aNo current price
ReciprocatingCordlessn/a$79.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:30 PST - Details

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