What Is Saber Saw?

The sabre saw is a hand-held powered reciprocating saw. It is similar to, but larger than, a jigsaw. The sabre saw uses a toothed blade, chiefly to cut through wood and other soft materials. The lack of a large sole plate, which a jigsaw possesses, significantly reduces the controllability of the sabre saw.

What is a saber saw used for?

The sabre saw (also saber saw) is a hand-held powered reciprocating saw. It is similar to, but larger than, a jigsaw. The sabre saw uses a toothed blade, chiefly to cut through wood and other soft materials.

What is the difference between a jigsaw and a saber saw?

The terms jigsaw and sabre saw seem to be used interchangeably in the marketplace. And while different tool manufacturers have marketed their saws under both names, there's no recognized difference between a jigsaw and a sabre saw. They're the same tool.