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Your cart is empty.The Rockwell 4-1/2” Compact Circular Saw is an effective and hassle-free replacement for a traditional circ saw. Just grab it and go when you need to make some quick rip or plunge cuts—no need to lug out the bulky full-size saw. Even though it has the functionality to handle all sorts of projects, this saw was made for 2” lumber, cutting 2x4s in a single pass. Its lightweight design (only 5 lbs) allows for better control of the tool so you can operate it with just one hand. And it makes overhead cutting much more of a possibility than with a full-size saw. The grip is comfortable to use for extended periods. And the smaller blade allows the 5-amp motor to spin it up to 3,500 rpm, achieving the speeds of much larger saws while putting less strain on the motor for more efficient energy usage and increased life of the tool. The easy to access depth adjustment lever allows for a maximum cutting depth of 1-11/16” at 90. While the bevel lever lets you make the most common angled cuts from 0-45, with a maximum cutting depth of 1-1/8” on those cuts. Again, this saw excels at 2x4s, but is also awesome on plywood, hardwood flooring, pegboard, dowels, molding and more. Comes with one 24T TCT blade, a parallel guide, vacuum adapter, and blade key.
KNLV1
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025
Great saw does cut well ... not to good for small hands to grip around trigger and on switch
Jay
Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2023
Great saw for cutting lumber/plywood around the house, have used it numerous times to rip plywood and cut lumber, worked flawlessly. Not as easy to maneuver as a cordless but has plenty of power and never have to charge batteries.Recommended!
A, lloyd
Reviewed in Canada on March 30, 2022
A very good tool. Very silent, relatively. Performs well. Utility? for Sure.
Carlos Coutiño
Reviewed in Mexico on May 31, 2021
El producto es práctico y funciona muy bien, claro hay que tener los cuidados adecuados para evitar cualquier tipo de accidente. En mi caso lo uso para cortar madera de maximo 1 1/4” y triplay de hasta 3/4”.
Don
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2021
Very maneuverable and can be used with one hand - I had to cut some drywall high on a wall and ensure I did not go all the way through to the vapour barrier. I set the saw to the proper depth and it handled the job. I could not be happier with this product. Oh, and by the way, the price was right.
Peter Orr
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019
I was trying to use my worm drive skill saw to cut siding on my house on a window replacement project. That saw proved to be too large and heavy to maneuver precisely overhead. I needed something smaller and lighter, but powerful and big enough to cut overlapping siding. I bought a popular brand (named for a Midwest city famous for beer) battery operated 3” mini saw. It proved to be light and maneuverable, but was pitifully lacking in power. I needed to move the saw DEAD slow, and even then it would stall almost constantly. It felt like I was using one of my grandson’s Fisher-Price toys. I will be returning that saw.As soon as I took this saw out of the box, I knew it was a serious tool. It is quite a bit heavier, but I know I will NOT need to hold it overhead for an hour because this saw does not need to be spoon fed! There is plenty of power. It also cuts deep enough to cut a 2x4 or overlapping siding in one pass. It was nice to see the angle and depth adjustments operated as expected right out of the box.It comes with a guide that I thought was a little wimpy. It was also not quite parallel to the blade so I will need to adjust (bend) it before I use that feature.There is a safety button that needs to be depressed before the on/off trigger can be actuated. I found this button to be a bit awkwardly positioned, but manageable.All told, I think this will be a fine tool for its intended purpose.Follow up: after reading some reviews that complained about the blade bolt breaking I decided to purchase a replacement bolt in case it broke in the middle of a project. I have done several projects since then without the bolt breaking, including building an 8-foot by 18-foot deck. No problem. I think some people are not keeping the blade saw strait and putting the blade in a bind.
Pedro Cano
Reviewed in Mexico on July 1, 2018
Me encantó el producto, se ve de muy buena calidad, materiales muy resistentes, los cortes son muy fáciles y con mucha calidad, por supuesto que hay que acostumbrarse un poco a este tipo de sierra, por el diseño, pero una vez que se toma un poco de experiencia, excelente producto, no tiene ningún problema el tornillo de apriete de la cierra, no se aprieta con fuerza, solo es al toque porque se aprieta por la rotación de la cierra, quien ha tenido el problema, con mucho respeto, es porque nunca han utilizado sierras de ningún tipo, recomiendo ampliamente este producto, veremos cuando dura.This is an awesome saw, it is one handed so you need a little bit of training and get a straight cuts, but after this learning time the cuts are well done and easy, it is really great product, it looks really well made and with quality materials, about the people who said about the problem with screw that holds in place the saw is because they are over tightening it, it must be set with just a touch not tight, due to rotation the screw is tightening so it could be broken if over thigth, for sure the peaple wich is complaining about is because they have not used saw of any kind. I do recommend this product.
netvisitorutah
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
Overall, a good saw that fits a particular purpose. I just used it to cut formica counter (from the backside) and it did very well. Yet, there are a few weaknesses. First, it is clearly a right handed device. To turn it on requires pressing a red safety switch and then engaging the trigger. This is relatively easy to do with the right hand (if your hand is big enough and in the optimal position) but very awkward to to with the left hand. I'm left handed and I've abandoned efforts to use this saw with my left hand. Also, the cutting guide is not accurate and I find I really need to look at the blade itself (reinforcing the need to hold the saw with the right hand). You can do plunge cuts, but it is a bit tricky because the device really isn't designed to made accurate plunge cuts. Last, I wish the front of the device was shorter in front of the blade so that cuts toward a wall other impediment could actually get closer to the wall. But, there are reasons they made the device the way they did, partly to accommodate an edge guide attachment, and partly to allow for compound (angled) cuts. So, probably can't have it all.I did notice that some people complained about the screw that holds the blade being easy to break. I think this is an issue derived from the fact that the screw has reverse threads (need to turn the opposite way from normal). This is to prevent the screw from loosening itself with sawing motion. If someone is not aware of the reverse threads and tries to use brute force to remove the screw then they could break it. But, if you know about the threads and use reasonable force I suspect there is little chance of actually breaking the screw. The screw does have symbols indicating the correct turning directions but people are not normally used to checking the screw for direction of turn; so, it would be very easy to think brute force is needed for a "stuck" screw.
carefulShopper
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014
I've used a larger 7 1/2 inch Dewalt circular saw for years. But now it's getting cobwebs because of this Rockwell RK3441K compact saw. This compacts saw is so darn handy, lays easily in my tool bag, is more convenient than my larger traditional circular saw to tot around that it's becoming my go-to saw for small to intermediate cuts in wood and metal.It has a nice /precise /quality rip fence and angle cut feature and the knobs are quick and secure to set any angle cut. I particularly love the blade being on the left side of the drive. This dramatically increased my vision over the cut so it's safer, more accurate, user friendly and better results.My hands are average size (size 8-9 glove size Large) and I find the grip size /surface & design easy to hold on to and user friendly. For small hands this might be a challenge. The trigger pull is less complicated that other saws this size with makes this model Rockwell easier to operate and control while cutting than all other saws this size...in my opinion.The blade turns as a slower RPM than my full size Dewalt, but if you slow down your feed this saw handles anything I throw it's way giving a clean crisp cut and does not bog down. For big tough jobs simply use a bigger saw. The blade I found Best for all around cuts in wood /metal /longevity was a Freud D0436X Diablo 4-3/8-Inch 36 Tooth ATB Cordless Trim Saw Blade that I've used with no issues at all.I am not easy to impress, but this compact medium duty Rockwell has earned its way into my inner circle of tools. I am Very pleased with the quality features, portability and durability of this handy saw. Recommend this without reservations and consider the hundred dollar cost a fair value.----UPDATE----Have used this Rockwell saw for several months now and and it's still rock solid. No issues at all. The adjustable guide fence is real handy,...quick and secure adjustment lever,...easy to make quick /secure fence adjustments.I've also used this saw in unconventional situations where I had to remove material from wood in such a way I was able to turn the saw over, expose the blade and carefully angle the wood into the blade to free-hand & create a router type effect. It was the only way to finish a particular cut and this saw has the flexibility to help. Never know what you'll run into during a project and glad this saw has extra flexibility to adapt. Continues to earn my unqualified recommendation!
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