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The DeWalt DCS367 is the 20V MAX XR compact reciprocating saw most yellow crews should add after the drill, impact, circular saw, framer, inflator, and compact wrench — when the next cut is demo, prune, or nails-in-wood between studs. It is the brushless compact two-hand recip — the demo sibling to the DCS565 compact circular saw and DCN920 framing nailer, on the same packs as the DeWalt DCD805 compact hammer drill, DCF850 Atomic impact driver, DCC020IB tire inflator, and DCF921 Atomic impact wrench.
Why this saw
Drills open holes. Hex impacts drive screws. Circular saws rip stock. Nailers fasten walls. A wrench spins sockets. A reciprocating saw eats demo — studs, PVC, prune, nails-in-wood, cuts where a circular shoe will not fit. The DCS367 sits in DeWalt’s compact XR tier: 20V MAX tool-only, brushless, 14.5-inch body, 1-1/8-inch stroke, up to 2,900 SPM, keyless 4-position blade clamp, pivoting shoe, onboard LED, and DeWalt’s 5 lb tool-only weight so it actually fits between studs the full-size recip fights. Same packs you already charge for the DCD805, DCF850, DCS565, DCN920, DCC020IB, and DCF921.
Our best reciprocating saws 2026 guide treats compact one-hand as the Atomic DCS369 and full-size as the DCS382. It sits next to our circular saws and framing nailers guides. If you specifically want the one-hand Atomic overhead body, that is still the hub’s DCS369 — not this two-hand compact. If you only want flush door jambs and grout, stay on an oscillating multi-tool. Do not confuse the two tools.
Quick verdict
- Get it if: you are on DeWalt 20V MAX and want a compact brushless two-hand recip for studs, prune, and nails-in-wood — without stepping up to a full-size DCS382 body.
- Skip it if: you need true one-hand overhead Atomic — buy the hub’s DCS369 instead. Or you want full-size demo stroke class — that is the DCS382 on our recip saw guide. Or you live on M18 — Milwaukee is sold at Home Depot. Or the job is flush jambs and grout — that is still an oscillating multi-tool.
- Compare next: our best reciprocating saws 2026 guide — then best circular saws for the rip cut, best framing nailers for the fasten, and best oscillating multi-tools if the cut is flush, not demo.
Two-sentence verdict: Buy the DCS367B bare if you already own 20V MAX packs and want the yellow compact XR recip. Check current price and seller on Amazon. Skip it if you need one-hand Atomic overhead — this is the 14.5-inch two-hand compact, not the DCS369.
DCS367B bare tool (Amazon)
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw Cordless, Brushless, Compact, Tool Only (DCS367B) — check current price and seller on Amazon.
Bare tool is the right buy if you already own 20V MAX batteries and a charger. Orphan recips without packs are a false economy only when you are starting the platform cold.
Kit note (no Amazon factory kit linked)
DeWalt’s factory pack kits for the compact recip show up at Home Depot and dealers when you are starting 20V MAX with no packs. We link the bare tool. If you need a pack in the same box, confirm the live Home Depot or dealer kit rather than a random Amazon combo.
Same-battery companions
A recip is not a crew kit. Pair it with the compact XR hammer for holes — the DeWalt DCD805 — the Atomic hex driver for screws — the DeWalt DCF850 — the compact brushless circular for the rip — the DeWalt DCS565 — the cordless framer for walls — the DeWalt DCN920 — the handheld inflator for tires — the DeWalt DCC020IB — and the Atomic 1/2 wrench for sockets — the DeWalt DCF921. Same packs, different jobs. Circular shoe and recip blade are not interchangeable.
Build the rest of the kit
Cut demo with this tool. When you need rip cuts, fasteners, or flush work, stack:
- Best reciprocating saws 2026 for Atomic one-hand DCS369, full-size DCS382, corded DWE305, and brand-platform comparisons beyond this compact XR
- Best circular saws 2026 when the cut is still a rip or crosscut — start with our DCS565 review
- Best framing nailers 2026 for the fasten half after the cut — start with our DCN920 review
- Best oscillating multi-tools 2026 if the job is flush jambs, plunge cutouts, or grout — not stud demo
- Best cordless drills 2026, best impact drivers, best impact wrenches, and best tire inflator if you are still filling the 20V MAX truck
- Best air compressors under $300 and best air compressors only if you still want a pancake for hose guns
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall-class recip saws are excellent. Buy Home Depot exclusives at Home Depot, not from third-party Amazon sellers.
Specs that matter
- Platform: DeWalt 20V MAX XR (bare = tool only)
- Motor: brushless (DeWalt) — up to 2.5x more runtime claim vs older brushed class (DeWalt footnote)
- Stroke / speed (DeWalt): 1-1/8 in stroke; variable-speed trigger up to 2,900 SPM
- Size (DeWalt): 14.5 in tool length; 5 lb tool only
- Clamp / shoe: keyless 4-position blade clamp; pivoting shoe; onboard LED (DeWalt)
- Includes (DeWalt): DCS367 compact reciprocating saw
- Warranty: 3-year limited (DeWalt)
FAQ
Is this a circular saw?
No. The DCS367 is a reciprocating saw for demo, prune, and nails-in-wood. The DCS565 is a compact circular saw for rip and crosscut. Same 20V MAX packs, different blade, different job. See best reciprocating saws vs best circular saws.
DCS367 or DCS369?
DCS367 if you want the compact two-hand XR 14.5-inch body. DCS369 if you specifically need DeWalt’s Atomic one-hand overhead class — that is the hub’s “best compact / one-handed,” not this tool. Both stay on the same 20V MAX packs. Full-size demo is the DCS382 on our recip saw guide.
Do I need an oscillating tool instead?
Only if the cut is flush jambs, plunge cutouts, or grout — that is best oscillating multi-tools, not this recip. Stud demo and nails-in-wood stay on the reciprocating blade. Read our DCS367 vs DCS356.
Do I need the kit or the bare tool?
Bare tool if you already own 20V MAX batteries and a charger. If you are starting cold and want a factory pack in the box, check Home Depot or a dealer for the official kit.
Should I buy the framer and circular the same day?
If you are building a DeWalt kit with no tools yet, yes for the core tools. Start with the DCD805 and DCF850, add the DCS565 and DCN920, keep the DCC020IB and DCF921 for roadside and sockets, then this recip so the same packs also cover demo and prune.
What about Milwaukee instead?
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Sawzall-class recip saws are a fair cross-shop if you are already on M18.