as is standard with Makita power tools. User scores for this saw come in at a near-perfect 4.9 out of five based on 200 reviews on Home Depot's website. Whether it's cutting pipes or branches ...

And, while almost every new iteration of a tool or bike or car will say stuff like the above, the new Makita Power Cutter ...

Makita and Milwaukee both make quality tools, and both offer pruning saws. We compare the two saws to see which one comes out ahead.