Bosch Professional GSA 1100 E Corded 240 V Sabre Saw with blades, blue

Since purchase I have sawn down several 4" to 6" (100mm -150mm in new money) trees with little effort, one Pergola with 4 No 4x4" supports, several wild bushes with up to 2" numerous trunks to cut through and a number of heavy duty angle irons holding up a modern ensuite basin. This is an absolute dream of a tool and I cant imagine the difficult effort that would have been required without it. I bought several blades as well but the 1st wood and 1st steel remain as good as new. 10/10 for everything about the tool. Bit heavy and you have to hang onto it but boy does it cut the mustard! Buy quality and mostly you cant go wrong. John H

The blade is very thin, but the actual sawing technique is very good.I find it too heavy to handle, so I don't use it as such, but I watched someone else use it, it's actually a very good product.Overall, it's a good brand and good quality, and make sawing a piece of wood done in half the time with better results. The only negative is the weight of the handle which comprises the motor. It's not lightweight enough for me to use, which is disappointing because I originally bought it for myself to use, but instead I have to get someone else to use it instead. But as a power tool it's handy to have if you don't mind heavy weight.You could also use it as a hire tool and make a bit of cash 💷 on the side. Neat idea 💡

Bought it even though i read the negative reviews regarding the saw blades getting stuck due to the saw holding pin being damaged / broken, all i can say is i used this saw to cut up some cherry trees and their large stumps (I had to buy a chainsaw in the end as the stump was too much for it). I went through several high quality expensive blades and put quite a bit of pressure on the saw but it did not break down, the saw blades went blunt instantly though, but the saw carried on like a trooper, it did get quite warm but never burnt out (I did stop a few times to let it cool down).I feel this is a very good quality reciprocating saw from a well known and trusted brand, not sure on the after sale warranty though as I've heard Bosch are really bad with this, so i just hope the saw doesn't break down for a few years lol.

The Bosch reciprocating saw is amazingly useful and powerful,I bought it to help cut back a 100 metre long 4m high hawthorn hedge, I've got a chainsaw too, but the Bosch is much more manageable, and less dangerous for awkward positions, and smaller branches. It isn't cordless so you do need a long extension, although it does have a 5m mains cable, it is very powerful, not too heavy and just keeps going without overheating.The blades can be swapped over very easily without any tools, I bought some 20cm blades for it which were great for cutting branches up to around 4 inches thick.It's also really useful for cutting out old tree roots, because if the blade goes into the earth it doesn't damage the saw, unlike a chainsaw.If you use a metal saw blade it's great for cutting off old pipes or nail ends.It should be remembered though it's not really a saw for making accurate precision cuts, for joinery, as the flexible blade will wander out of square.A definite recommendation.

This is what it claims to be: a powerful, heavy duty professional saw. I usually opt for the pro versions of power tools, as sooner or later there's a job that needs the extra power. It's certainly not short on power, but at 4kg it has to be admitted that this Sabre saw is quite a handful.Note: I have updated this review after more prolonged use. Previously I said that the the pistol grip of the pro version is uncomfortable. It's worse than uncomfortable - I now have a severe blister on the thumb! The 1st and 2nd fingers are needed to control the speed, which requires a light touch on the trigger. This means that they can do little to help take the weigh of this very heavy tool, leaving the thumb to take most of the load. This is not good ergonomic design.This pistol grip design won't be a problem on bench work where the saw can be held with both hands. But for anything requiring one handed use, for example reaching up into trees to cut back branches, it's seriously difficult and uncomfortable to hold. That said, it's hugely powerful and does the job brilliantly, and less hassle (and less dangerous!) than a chain saw. But for garden work I think that the 700 or 900 watt Sabre saw would probably be more than enough, and lighter to hold.

A solidly built bit of kit from Bosch. Makes short work of cutting timber etc when paired with the right, high quality blade for the job.The quick release mechanism can get clogged up but with a squirt of lube and good maintenance, problem solved.Because it is so well built, it is quite a heavy tool to use but the useful hanging hook allows you to take a well deserved break.This is a tool everyone should own.Comes in a really tough, blow moulded storage box with loads of room for blades and bits and bobs.

It’s Bosch, do I really need to say more?

Very efficient and the price is reasonable.