Best Drywall Saws in 2027

The KATA KT21019M is a 10 in mini hacksaw with a 24 TPI bi-metal blade. Those fine teeth are made for metal rods, PVC pipe and thin tubing, according to the listing. Gypsum board is a different job. The maker does not publish a cutting depth. Nothing in the listing mentions gypsum board.

What it does well is stay light and easy to handle. It weighs 0.3 lb and has an ergonomic handle. Three blades come in the box, one installed and two spares. Spare blades matter if you cut metal fasteners or tubing often, since bi-metal blades are the type meant for that work.

It ranks first on our spec sheet, but that does not mean it fits this keyword. The ranking reflects specs across all hand saws, not drywall fit. For gypsum board, a jab saw is the better category. Use this one for the odd metal or PVC cut near a wall opening.

The Mossy Oak MO17009 is a folding pruning saw, built for branches and camp work. It has a 7.5 in blade and three blades in the package. The listing gives blade tooth counts of 5, 11 and 18 TPI. The finest is still coarser than the 24 TPI hacksaw blades on this page, so a clean paper edge is less likely.

Handling is the strong side. The blade changes without tools, and the blade angle adjusts, which helps you reach awkward spots. The handle has a TPR rubber comfort grip. At 0.77 lb it is heavier than the other saws in these reviews, which matters if weight is your priority.

Blade length is 7.5 in, but the maker does not publish a cutting depth. It ranks second on our spec sheet, though that reflects specs, not drywall fit. Think of it as a trail and yard saw that can also cut plastic. Keep it for pruning, camping and rough cuts.

The SUIZAN SFL-003 is a Japanese flush cut pull saw with a 7.09 in blade. Its 30 TPI is the finest tooth count among the five saws reviewed here, and fine teeth help avoid tearing a paper facing. The listing describes a 0.008 in kerf, so the cut is very narrow.

There are limits. The blade is ultra thin and flexible, and the listing says it is made for light pressure and precise flush cuts, not heavy cutting. A flexible blade is a poor match for starting cuts in a wall panel. The maker does not publish a cutting depth.

It weighs 0.31 lb, so it is easy on the wrist. The handle is Japanese wingnut wood wrapped in vinyl rattan. The blade is replaceable, but not tool-free, since the listing calls for a Phillips screwdriver. The listing says the 7.09 in blade reaches wide plugs and trim. It ranks third on our spec sheet. Use it to trim molding or plugs, not to cut openings.

The Klein Tools 31432 is a compact medium-cut hacksaw with a 10 in blade. The blade is bi-metal at 24 TPI, a fine tooth count. A tool-free lever handles blade changes and length adjustment, which the listing ties to flush cuts and work in low-clearance areas. That is handy when you swap blades on site.

Weight is 0.5 lb, and the handle is a contoured overmolded design. The listing says the blade flexes with the cut and extends to reach hard places. Those traits can help with tight spots around a wall opening. It is lighter than the Mossy Oak and the Jorgensen in these reviews. The maker does not publish a cutting depth.

This is a metal-cutting saw at heart. It ranks fourth on our spec sheet, but nothing in the listing mentions drywall. The Klein Tools 31757 folding jab saw ranks seventh, yet its listing names drywall directly. Choose this hacksaw only for metal or plastic work.

The Jorgensen Pro Coping Saw Set has a 6.25 in cutting depth, the highest on our page among the models that list it. Cutting depth is how far the blade can reach from the edge of the work. That reach suits wide workpieces, and the listing mentions cutting wood panels.

Its blade is 6.5 in long at 15 TPI, made of high-speed steel. That is coarser than the 24 TPI and 30 TPI saws reviewed here, so edge finish on paper facing is a real concern. Two replacement blades are included, and blades change without tools by turning the handle.

At 0.58 lb it is heavier than three of the five saws reviewed here. The listing describes intricate shapes and corner fits, so it can follow curves. It ranks fifth on our spec sheet, but it is made for trim and miter joints, not for opening drywall. Treat it as a trim tool, with reach to spare.