BLACK+DECKER 500 W Autoselect Scorpion-Powered Electric Saw Jigsaw and Prune with Kitbox, 3 Blades, 23mm Stroke Length, RS890K-GB

Great saw – ideal for all those fiddly cuttings you laboured with on a manual hand saw. Also mobile enough to use on exterior jobs.Obviously not for chopping trees down but versatile enough to tackle most domestic/household/garden jobs.

Lots of power, chews through most tasks easily. As a jig-saw it’s pretty average because you can’t see the blade to cut accurately and you end up with the button switch in the wrong place for sensible cutting.

Wow….is all I can say, my daughter bought me this item as I had a few jobs to do and using a standard saw is a nightmare in itself so after ordering it I had to wait a while but that was no hardship, anyway it arrived in perfect order (Truly Happy) so I got on with my jobs only used it 3 times and suddenly (Noooo!!!) the blade that sits in a block to keep it sturdy snapped off….But I kept my kool and checked it over and realised it was unrepairable so I contacted Amazon and explained the problem and I`ve had good service in the past from other companies but Amazon are in my top 5 list and sat at the top of the pile, nothing was too much for them after I explained what had happened they got back to me same day after emailing them, then out f the blue I got another email saying they are sending a replacement out without any quibbles, that’s what I call fantastic brilliant service from a outstanding company, I just can`t praise Amazon enough for their kind help and service I`m very proud to be called a Amazon Customer….Thank You Again Amazo

Had no experience of power saws and suspect my expectations were too high. It takes longer than I expected to cut through the branches but it’s definitely easier than a manual saw.

Wow, what a thing. Too think all these years I have been using a good old fashioned hand saw. Despite previous reviews saying otherwise, my came with the big blade pictured and too other blades.

I have been using it to chop down tree branches all week and it hasn’t missed a beat. I’m not quite sure what others are on about when they say it takes the same time as a hand saw as it doesn’t. Without any pressure this cuts through 2-3 inch branches in around 10 seconds. What would have taken me weeks, is now done and dusted in under a week, and all the branches are chopped up and put out for recycling. Job done!

I would describe myself as a 5ft weak female. I havent the strength to use the electric and petrol saws men use, I can only use an ordinary saw that takes me ages. This saw is noisey, a bonus if you want to annoy your neighbours but not if you want to keep your hearing so I use ear defenders. I am happy with the saw because it takes less time for me than with a manual and that was the main reason I bought it. However it isnt very precise I dont mind that either because I use it mostly for garden work but I do wish Id bought a more powerful one to cut even quicker. Overall I am happy and given four stars because I need to buy more blades for it and dont know how much they cost yet, I really should have checked before I bought it. I also dont think a strong man would be happy with this saw, I know my father thinks its pathetic but it does help me in the garden.

After reading the reviews about this powered saw I decided to go ahead and order one ! It was delivered this morning and this afternoon I have tackled my pile of wood that needed to be cut to log burner size! The Black and Decker has not disappointed at all! Some of the wood was made up of Teak and as hard as nails but not a problem for the Scorpion! Now I can sit back and know that any other wood that comes my way can be tackled with ease by my new Black and Decker saw !

I bought this because I had a big log that I needed to cut. Somewhere between 12 and 18 inches in diameter. Still quite green too. Something this saw isn’t really designed to do, but it handled it without fuss! I also cut a few timber planks because I’m a big kid and wanted to play with this new toy. Cut them like butter. If you EVER use a saw for anything, just buy this thing. It will make your life so much easier. It can be used as a jigsaw too (I’ve yet to do this though) which is very handy as this makes it, essentially, two tools in one. Very simple to change blades too.

N.B – Even though I’ve used it successfully for something it probably shouldn’t be used for, doesn’t mean you should too so remember to practice good health and safety when using this, as with any tool!

This is very powerful and handy tool to have around, it has now been used for tree and hedge pruning plus cutting up all sorts of wood for a wood burner and it hasn’t yet met its match and is still going strong. It is easy to use one handed, you hold the safety button with your thumb whilst pressing the trigger.

I would hate to go back to a manual saw now, this just speeds up things so much and makes any job easier.

This is a smaller saw than I had imagined it would be but it remains a versatile and good tool, it comes in a hard plastic mold carry case, the electric cable is only long enough for use in a workshop or at a work bench really, when using it out doors I used extention leads to provide more reach.

The three blades, including the largest, which is pictured, all fit within the carry case too, in a purpose built slot. In addition to this main blade, there is a smaller wood and plastic jigsaw blade and a blade designed for cutting metal, such as sheet metal. The blades are easy to attach and detach from the unit, although can become hot from use (indicated by the manual).

The user manual is clear, concise and easy to read, its instruction very easy to apply, quickly. Within five minutes of getting the power tool from the box with the manual read you can put it to use, although it is pretty intuitive, there are two buttons to depress together in order to make the saw function, another switch to adjust for cutting wood, plastics and metal. There is a plastic grip to assist with cutting branches, this requires a little push to adjust from one position to another as it clips or snaps into either affixed position. There is a rubberised grip to the front of the saw, which is a two handed saw despite being smaller, the instructions indicate how to hold the saw, two separate positions in order to use it as saw and jigsaw saw.

The cuts are quite smooth, I used it cutting fairly robust/thick branches, which had been cut already from the tree, on plank, on plastic (sheet) and a small piece of plastic pipe, there was no splittering on any of the materials and it was a very smooth cross section remaining (as smooth as if I had used a sander on the same surface). On the branch the cross section was hot to the touch too. The saw did clunk or threatened to jam on some of the larger branch midsections and I dont think that it work as well on the larger or largest tree trunks or branches. I was a little disappointed as I had imagined it would work as effectively as a smaller chainsaw, however, as a workshop or work bench tool its second to none and does a good job on the smaller branches (though as a side note you would want to have a good vice or table with something to lock and hold the branches or wood in place due to the sometimes fierce vibration from the tool, though that being said this is not outside what I would expect from the same sort of tool).

It’s a great saw and seems to work fine so far. I’ve used it quite a lot in my house renovation and it’s still working.

Very useful tool. Wish I had bought one a long time ago. As well as using it to cut wood for building a wood store I have also cut through sleepers with this. Don’t think I would use for cutting small firewood as it wouldn’t be any faster than a hand saw but for when I want a good straight cut it is ideal.

I was sceptical but ended up very impressed. Cuts 4×4″ fence posts nicely, just takes a little bit of time but is way easier than cutting by hand. Makes short work of pallets cut up for firewood. Havent used it for metal yet – but on wood it’s great.

Good quality product for none professional user. I’ve done a lot of wood cutting for the last 2 weeks. It is perfectly cut plywood and plastic. The door cutting takes me a few minutes instead of almost a hour with a hand saw. Absolutely needed tool at home.

I purchased this saw to help trim a garden tree. it’s a really good saw for the money, you just have to remember it is not for big jobs. it’s not too heavy and vibration is very low. a good saw for anyone doing occasional diy. I was a little sad to see that this saw was made in china, but I guess that’s the way things are. nevertheless, it seems very well made.

just great for cutting 3inch and 4 inch posts that are already erected as it cuts out all the vibration that can unsettle a posts secureness

Despite already owning a Worx reciprocating electric saw (the more cylindrical-looking types of saws with a longer blade protruding from the front), this Black & Decker electric saw has proved to be a real boon for me to cut timber of around a thickness of 4″ (eg the larger type of square fence post).

That’s because it’s so lightweight and therefore easily manageable. You are likely to need a saw of this kind for cutting as, for example, a jigsaw usually has a limited depth cutting capability and saws such as these give you a straighter, more easily achieved, cut vs something like a circular saw….

*** The Amazon ‘Tech Details’ are misleading :

1. The ‘item’ weight refers to the ALL the saw items, cable/plug, blades, paperwork and case (which this ‘EK’ version includes – and very handy it is too !).

2. The saw unit itself weighs just 1.6kg. minus the cable/plug – as in use you’re not usually going to be ‘heaving that’ !

In comparison to my Worx saw, which weighs an eye-watering 8kg, you can see why this ‘lightweight’ is an excellent alternative when the weight of the saw is not that vital (it helps force the blade down with more demanding cuts…).

Yes, it’s largely made of plastic so not as robust either, but in those less demanding situations that is no biggie and means I’m not left exhausted after a cutting ‘session’ having previously been required to hefting around hold/carry around an 8kg ‘lump’ !

It’s lighttness has proved especially useful when ‘attacking’ unwanted branches etc, when I need to wander around inside the wooded areas of my garden border to lop/shorten trees.

The main reason I bought this saw was because it was on offer as an Amazon ‘Lightning Deal’ at a price of 24.99 – something of a bargain as more recent repeat offers have been somewhat higher, but after some use I think I’d be tempted if it were going to cost a bit more than I paid for the positive reasons I’ve mentioned….

The only ‘downer’ is that a replacement main blade is around the 10 mark, so in my case nearly 50% of what the whole kit cost in the first place – this means I’ll use it when absolutely necessary vs my Worx, as very capable blades for that can be got for about 1.50 !!! I think I can see where Black & Decker aim to make most of their profit – minus 1-star for that…..!

So, for general cutting requirements I can thoroughly recommend this little beauty – it’s notably lightweight and with a sharp blade should be able to deal with most ‘average’ tasks such as those I mentioned. Even at a ‘normal’ Amazon price of around 35 I think it’s a good purchase, especially as there’s little to compete with it at that price level.

Great little saw I have used it many times now and its so useful in those awkward areas.It does vibrate a little but it does help if you can rest on a firm surface.I have just fitted a water softner and had to cut a hole in the undesink base unit.Without this little saw I would have been snookered .So well done Black and Decker.

A useful general purpose saw for use in house and garden. I would not think that it would be very accurate for fine work, but, if it is just a simple task, this saw takes a lot of the hard work out of the job.

down side is it vibrates my hand so much that they go a bit numb but that’s just me with my dodgy hands!
patience is needed & good weather to use it
but for what i want it for i could have spent more on a different one that will spend more time in the box than in use
in other words you get what you pay for & i wanted to just cut up a buddlea tree trunk that i had to remove & a hand saw wouldnt cut it!!

This is the 4th Black & Decker Scorpion Saw I have bought because it is a BRILLIANT TOOL & have just worn them out through constant use.Being so versatile it is the first tool in the box I pick up to do the job.
Having paid nearly twice the price for my first one in comparison to the price I bought this on the Amazon Site there is only one Choice You can make.
AMAZON for price & Delivery.
Thank you once again AMAZON.

Read the instructions (or this review)…

It works fine and I’ve used to cut through loads of logs (up to 7 inch think). Use it like a ‘normal’ saw; move it back and forth (as it says in the instructions) so that the sawdust comes out. No need to put pressure one, just let it do it’s job. It isn’t a chainsaw so won’t rip through wood but it is far easier than using a hand/rip saw. It may take some time but you won’t be shattered at the end of an hour or so cutting wood.

It is also very accurate and does clean cuts providing you again use it the same way you would a hand saw; steady away, cutting along a line.

Brilliant saw. Gets the job done well but be aware that it vibrates a hell of a lot and is actually very uncomfortable to use because of this.

I purchased this saw for general use and I am very pleased with it thus far. I particularly like the fact that it has good sized box to store it when not in use and it is very simple to use. I also was very impressed with both the quality of packaging and speed of despatch from the supplier. Overall, this has proved to be one of my better buys!

I have selected a 5 star rating for this powered saw as it has helped me as a senior citizen to accomplish jobs that my age has stopped me doing. It is great for small carpentry work & cutting up small logs, plus clearing garden bits like fallen branches.
I find it easy to use & the vibration is not much . I would recommend it to any elderly person who wants to still be able to do odd
jobs around the home & garden.

saw comes in its own plastic case which is handy when stowing away, its light and easy to use, have used the saw to cut 6×3 timber, the saw handled the job well even though the wood was left out in the rain the night before, handy for the diy but don’t think the saw would be any good for professional on site work because its not robust enough, think I might have problems with the plastic cable going into the top of the handle, the cable is the cheap stiff plastic stuff that dos,nt bend easily, if you take your time cutting it can be quite accurate, only time will tell if I bought a pig in the poke.

I had at least a year’s worth of timber for the wood-burner which needed to be cut to size – too depressing to do by hand, so this seemed like a good investment. No problems, it could maybe have a bit more ‘punch’, but when isn’t that true ?