A couple of weeks ago, I purchased the M-18 Sawzall for a project repairing a storm-damaged solar panel install on a remote island in the Mississippi River. The Sawzall is an amazing tool, but it was too hard to handle on a ladder. I kept it but went back and purchased the Hackzall.

This is an amazing tool. It is easy to operate one-handed, the angle allows you to push into the cut without a firm position (pressing into the Sawzall on a ladder is more difficult), it has plenty of power and does not bog under load, it leverages the same blades and has similar cutting power to the sawzall. That said, if I was using it to cut mild steel in my shop or was heavy into demolition work, I'd stick with the Sawzall, which is why I kept it.

If you are looking for a general purpose tool to cut anything in a variety of circumstances, I'd start with the Hackzall. It is a welcome addition to my M-18 collection!

I’ve often thought of the battery powered reciprocating saw as a revolution in tools for anyone that works with their hands. Welcome to the new age of ease and practicality of a well built tool, Milwaukee’s Hackzaw is lightweight, perfectly balanced, stout built, compact, and can be used effortlessly with one hand, which if I may say is a Godsend for any plumber, maintenance worker, or electrician who is wanting a dependable addition to their tool bag. I think where it really shines above the rest is when the job takes you to a roof or crawlspace, it’s smaller design allows it to be carried in a small bag or bucket, and is able to fit in small confined spaces, which has never been available with other reciprocating saws. It is awesome on the job site but makes things so much easier with the honey-do list at home, this thing is so versatile that pruning trees and bushes in the garden take no time at all. I can’t say enough great things about this tool, you WILL NOT regret this purchase, it is a must have!!

A great buy, this is the first Milwaukee I own, after a long research and comparison with other bands and talking with the Home depot staff I go ahead on purchasing this marvellous tool , the lady there recommended the Fuel and Brushless version of the cordless reciprocal saw. It is so light and compact and one hand operation, I tried to hold the demon version at Home Depot just like test driving a EV ! I use it in pruning the high figs tree and the results are amazing. Not that vibration and quick cutting, making the jobs almost effortless, a very great buy this year! I ordered a genuine M18 5.0 XC battery from eBay, as the price at Home Depot is very pricey. Then I purchased an compact and cordless blower (tool only) also Milwaukee using M18 battery to blow away the fallen leaves and garden driveway garbage and use of the M18 5.0 XC battery I bought earlier to complete my garden tool. Compare to the corded reciprocal saw a blower I used before, the Milwaukee cordless M18 tool are way better! They are great and compact handy tools every DIY enthusiast should own if they can afford the relatively high pricing.

I grew up with a handheld hacksaw, this makes the time spent laying under something or in something so much shorter and less unpleasant. Should have gotten one years ago. Compact but powerful. From yard work to plumbing, it takes it all on. I was worried how long the battery would last. The 5ah way outlasts any job I've tackled. I'm just a DIY type but appreciate well made tools. So much less cussing and straining with frame and frameless saws to get into the spot. I appreciate how much aggravation it saves me.