Question: is a reciprocating saw and a sawzall the same thing?
Answer: Is A Reciprocating Saw The Same As A Sawzall? Yes. A Sawzall® (or just sawzall) is actually the brand name of the reciprocating saw made by Milwaukee tool company, and was invented in 1951. A revolutionary tool, this was claimed to be the “first portable electric hacksaw”, as the Milwaukee site puts it.