DEWALT 20V MAX Reciprocating Saw, 3,000 Strokes Per Minute, Variable Speed Trigger Cordless Saw, Tool Only (DCS380B)

My husband has become a big DeWalt fan over the last few years, and he finally decided to get this saw. Now he’s wondering why he waited so long! It’s incredibly sturdy, powerful, and very easy to use. He used to cut palm branches in our backyard with a hand saw, which often left him with cuts and scratches on his arms. Thankfully, that’s now a thing of the past. That was the main reason we bought it, but he’s already discovered several other uses for it as well. We’re very happy with this purchase!

One of the many reasons I love DeWalt is that their tools all play nicely together like a well-behaved family reunion. I own several DeWalt tools, and not a single one has let me down. Drills, framers, brad nailers, circular saws, impact wrenches—and now this saw—all run on the same 20V Max batteries. Translation: one charger, a rotating cast of batteries, and zero time spent hunting for “that other charger.” I bought this saw for a very specific mission: take down a fence without turning the fence panels into abstract art. The goal was to cut the posts and keep everything intact—and this saw absolutely nailed it (sometimes literally). It sliced through wood and nails like they owed it money, and I felt completely safe the whole time. Is it heavy? Yes. Is that a bad thing? Absolutely not. This thing has “built like a tank” energy. The weight screams durability—like I could accidentally drop it off a roof, apologize to it, and keep working. It’s also loud, but let’s be honest… if a saw wasn’t loud, I’d be concerned. Silence would mean something has gone terribly wrong. Setup is incredibly simple—so simple that even a child could figure it out (though maybe don’t hand it to one). Pros: • It’s DeWalt—quality is a given • Powerful enough to chew through wood and nails without breaking a sweat • Built from solid materials that feel borderline indestructible Cons: • Honestly… not many Do yourself a favor and buy this saw if you’re in the market. Your fence won’t stand a chance—but exactly the way you want it to. 😄

I have had this saw for a while now and believe it might be in destructible. I used it to cut the roots aways from several large fir trees working way hard that I feel like I should have. Tossed around, leaned into and run long. Keeps on going.

Pretty useful, used harbor freight blades and works great. You’ll get your moneys worth.

A practical recip saw if you are already in the DeWalt 20V system I bought this as a bare tool about three months ago to round out a DeWalt 20V MAX setup I have been building for years — I already run the DCK286D2 drill and impact combo and the DCB112 charger, so this dropped straight in on batteries and chargers I already owned. That is the real reason to buy this particular saw. If I were starting from nothing, a Milwaukee M18 Sawzall would be just as worth a look, and plenty of people would say it cuts a touch more aggressively. But I am not starting from nothing, and buying into a second battery platform to chase a small difference makes no sense. Spend years with one system and you learn that battery compatibility is worth more than spec-sheet bragging. The power is honest for what it is — a brushed 20V motor. It pushed through a tree section about ten inches thick without bogging down or overheating, which is more than I expected from a brushed tool. It also takes framing lumber, nail-embedded wood, and PVC in stride. Here is where the brushed motor shows its limit. On thick hardwood or long continuous cuts it slows down, and that is not a flaw so much as physics — a brushed motor gives up some efficiency and sustained torque to a brushless one, so it runs out of steam sooner under a heavy, unbroken load. For demo, pruning, and general renovation cuts it has plenty. For all-day hardwood ripping it is the wrong tool, and a brushless saw is what you want. The 4-position blade clamp earns its keep for flush cuts in tight framing. Tip: seat the blade fully and feel it lock — if it is not all the way in, you get a little play under load, and on a recip saw play means a snapped blade or a wandering cut. Battery life tracks with what you feed it; a 5Ah pack carries most jobs, smaller packs fade faster under continuous cutting. The honest mark against it is vibration. On longer cuts it builds in the grip, and after extended demo work you feel it. It is not bad for a brushed saw in this class, but it is real, and it is the main reason this lands a strong rating rather than a top one. For the way I actually use it — yard cleanup, renovation, the occasional stump — it has earned its spot in the kit.

I bought this recipro saw “used like new.” It truly was like new in the original box, with zero evidence it was ever actually used. The box was a little mangled, so maybe that’s why it was so heavily discounted. I fitted a landscape pruning blade and this thing rips through 3 inch branches easily. The only downside is it also rips through batteries. I have 2 20 volt batteries, which extended my pruning time perfectly. I previously used a cheap corded recipro saw from HF, which fell apart after two seasons of pruning. This tool feels like it is built to last, just like all my other Dewalt tools.

I ordered this saw in order to dismantle a fairly large hot tub that died and was too large to take out of the room that was built around it over 20 years ago. I thought about hiring a company to do it for me due to my age, but they would have charged over $400 and are historically unreliable. So for a little over a $100 I was able to do the job myself and now how a great tool to boot. I removed the heavy, mostly solid pump and heating unit before beginning, so most of the metal was removed to make the job easier. I was a bit concerned about the 5ah I already owned whether it would last long enough to get the job done and, while it took some time to get the job done, the battery was not an issue. The saw performed great and I used a wood saw blade which cut through the fiberglass, wood, foam, and plastic parts with little or no effort. The tool and the battery lasted better than my body did while taking awkward positions and positioning the saw to cut through the curved molded tub. I was able to cut the tub into 4 pieces in order to be able to handle and move it easier.

Excelente herramienta. Te la recomiendo comprar la 100%

There is a VAST ARRAY for DeWALT Reciprocating Saws for sale!! There are ones with fancy electronics to match the 8AH XR tabless Powerpack batteries. Some have a bit different shape, there's special really short stubby ones, and some mini "Atomic" one handed ones, that look interesting! But this one (DCS380B) has the best price AND the exact same, 4-position blade, tool-free blade changes ,1-1/8-inch stroke, and 0-3000 Strokes per Minutes, as all the fancy ones. I'd guess with the fancy ones battery will last longer, and they might have a bit more power too ... If I really need the extra power I'll drag out on of my the old 120 VAC corded tools But so far I have gone through 3 blades and this has PLENTY of power! For tight spaces? I use my old fashioned "jig saw" They have much less height if you need that for some cuts .. and everyone has one or two of them around the shop somewhere. .. And if I need more POWER in heavy pipe or angle iron?? I use the torches :) LOL they are cordless too remember!! I paid $128 (Canadian) So $95 USA$ .. for this one in May 2025, I checked with DeWALT and it's not being discontinued as of yet. If you use Reciprocating Saws a lot, or are looking for the first one? .... I'd grab one of there they are so inexpensive, but still a DeWALT 20 V Max full quality tool!! EDIT: I forgot to mention this tool is NOT "brushless" The motor is old school carbon brush design that requires removal of 7 Screws -- to take off the service cover -- to replace the brushes (like after 4 or 5 year of heavy use)

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Calidad como siempre excelente

excelente ayuda al momento de cortar los arboles de la casa, sin batallar tanto hace buen corte de hasta el tronco, aunque hay que comprar unas buenas baterias aparte, excelente herramienta.

Très satisfait