Editorial Review
It couldn’t be any easier than this: a cordless hand saw that cuts wood, metal, drywall, plastic, rope and more. We like it for its grab-it-and-go convenience and because it doesn’t balk at wood that’s up to an inch thick. It’s perfect for taming overgrown bushes and stray branches, but it also makes quick work of PVC pipes, vinyl gutters, wire shelving, wallboard, craft projects and a hundred other things. It’s small and light enough for even the most petite among us to grasp it firmly with just one hand, leaving your other free.
Of course, we like bells and whistles, but sometimes, a straightforward tool like this one is the easiest to use. Just keep it in its wall-mountable charger, then grab it when you need it. Even changing blades is a fast and easy task because it’s tool-free.
It’s powered by a 6-volt battery and delivers a surprising 1,850 strokes per minute with a 1/2-inch stroke length, and best of all, it doesn’t require fancy blades – just standard jigsaw blades. Homeowners and do-it-yourselfers will really like this little saw.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
What’s in the Box
Handisaw, wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, wall-mountable charger
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Customer Reviews
defective saw 
2008-01-14
It wouldn't hold a charge and I am waiting for a replacement. I would love to do a review when we get a new saw.
GREAT SAW A++++++++++ 
2008-01-08
I gave this as a gift to my son & he loves it. He cut through pipes, wood metal & it worked great, with ease. He said that it's not heavy duty, but it works for what he needs it for. He said he'd recommend this to everyone.
The Present of a Saw.... 2007-12-26
My Dad has just about every tool under the sun, so I was very excited to find this saw. I bought it as a Christmas present for him and this morning when he opened it, he couldn't have been more happy about his new "toy". He had never seen anything like it and was thrilled and let me tell you my Dad has 3 work benches in the basement and 2 out in the garage, so you can only imagine the variety of work tools he has. If my Dad likes, then in my book it is definatley 5 stars and worth letting people know about. So, if you are looking for that hard to find gift for a handy man, try gettin him (or her) this saw. It's a guaranteed winner!!!!
Nice saw, but battery dies too fast 
2007-12-09
I bought this thinking it might be a good all around the house kinda saw for the odd jobs. The saw itselfs works well for being a little slower and shorter than other powered saws I've used. The biggest bummer was the short battery life. After a full charge, I'm usually only getting 15-20 minutes of action; it might be something I'm doing, but I doubt it. I'm leaving it on the charger when not in use as recommended. But if you only have a small project with minimal cutting, this is great.
NOT FOR DEMO, BUT USEFUL! 2007-11-20
Don't expect this little rascal to put you into the house demo business, but I've been surprised at how many useful jobs that I've found for it to do, mostly things around the house where I didn't want to cut off some nail with a hacksaw or whatever. It has been a time saver, and I'm glad that I have one close by. I was amazed at how much power it has for its size. Cutting through nails, small pipes, cutting off dowels, etc. in light usage is no problem. Don't expect much for heavy duty construction type materials, but for a quickie here and there, it is more than worth the price and a time saver.
Should be variable speed 2008-07-08
I'm a "little old lady" who only uses power tools for minor jobs. I found it impossible to cut a round dowel because there is only one speed (fast).
It would have been possible if you could have "set" the cut at a slow speed. I have a B&D variable speed drill which I use with no problem.
Better Hand Saws Out There. 2008-05-14
Works OK for small cuts. Lacks power when used on hard woods. Wear safty glasses. Broke a few blades. Blade change really quick and EZ. Cutting material needs to be on solid surface. Hard to see cutting line. All depends upon your needs.
B&D CHS6000 Cordless Handsaw 2008-04-15
Bought this to use outdoors to trim tree branches. It works very well and I like the size and weight.
Black & Decker Handisaw 
2008-03-04
The Black & Decker Battery operated handisaw was a labor saving tool. I am totally pleased at its performance.
Only if you must have a cord-free saw 2008-02-27
I was tempted to use "Wimpy, wimpy, wimpy" as the title for this review, but I haven't tried any other battery-powered jigsaws for comparison. My old Black & Decker AC jigsaw (which I paid $15 for) is far superior in every way---except that it requires an AC outlet, and changing blades is a hassle. Changing blades on the Handisaw is quick and easy, requiring no tools---A+.
I wanted the Handisaw largely as a tree prunner---however, even with a pruning blade, it really cannot handle branches greater than 3/4"---wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. A switch-blade type manual pruning saw is faster and easier. I tried cutting a 1/2" length of galvanized electrical conduit (using the metal blade), and the saw repeatedly stalled---wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. My old AC jigsaw has never stalled.
Then too I find the basic design to be very annoying: There is an extra switch you have to depress with your thumb before the trigger will work (which fortunately is easily defeated with a chip of wood and 2" of masking tape). There is no "lock on" switch---so you can't take your hand off of the switch for a more secure grip (fortunately this can be defeated with a 1/2"x 1 1/2 rubber band from a bunch of broccoli). The trigger is 8 1/2" from whatever you are cutting, making it difficult to hold the blade where you want to cut (I normally hold jig-saws "by the business end" (near the blade) for precise control---but that is impossible with this saw (unless you defeat the trigger as described).
My cheapy AC jigsaw is variable speed---the Handisaw is not. So the Handisaw is hard to start at a precise point, almost always splinters wood, and almost always stalls in thin metal. Finally, as related by another reviewer---you can't see where you are cutting (although that too is fixible by cutting away a portion of the unnecessary plastic sheild around the blade. In summary, I use this tool only when I'm too lazy to string an extention cord for my AC jigsaw or saber-saw. But then, that's most of the time.
Still, I wish it was more powerful.
I wish that it did not have the stupid lock-out switch.
I wish that it had a lock-on switch.
I wish that it was variable speed.
I wish that I could see the material I am cutting.
