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On paper, the Cordless Mini Chainsaw 8 Inch for DeWalt 20V MAX batteries looks like the kind of tool that earns a permanent hook in our shop—compact, cordless, and built for the everyday chaos of branches, scrap lumber, and quick trim jobs. We like the idea of skipping proprietary packs and snapping in the DeWalt battery ecosystem we already rely on (note: no battery included). In the hand, its “mini” label doesn’t feel like a toy; it feels like a shortcut—especially when a full-size saw would be overkill. Still, we’ve learned small saws can hide big compromises. In this review, we’ll see whether it cuts clean, handles safely, and actually saves time where it matters.