TOOLAN : 8-In-1 Multi Blades Hand Saw, Drywall Cutter. Hacksaw. Long Blade Hand Saw, Jab Saw, For Cutting Drywall, Sheetrock, Wood, Metel, Plastic, Plywood. Blade Quick Change Mechanism.

I’m picky about what earns a permanent spot in my pouch. The Toolan multi-saw made the cut after a week of real work: drywall openings, trimming PVC under a sink, and sawing through a seized bolt where a full-size tool wouldn’t fit. It’s a compact, screwdriver-length handle with a lockback clamp that accepts a variety of blades and swaps them quickly. It’s not meant to replace power tools; it’s for the small, awkward, and in-between cuts that pop up constantly on a job.

Build and ergonomics

The handle is TPR with a slightly tacky texture that stays grippy even with dusty hands. Size-wise, it’s closer to a fat screwdriver than a traditional hand saw, which is exactly why it works so well in cramped spaces. The shape promotes a straight wrist and keeps your knuckles away from the workpiece. I could choke up near the clamp for delicate cuts or back off and use a longer stroke for faster material removal.

The clamp uses a lockback mechanism. Press to release, slide a blade in until it seats, and it snaps home with a positive click. There’s enough bite on both “big” and “small” blades to keep them from wiggling under normal use. The metal parts are finished cleanly, and the pivot action stayed smooth after a week of dust and debris. Overall, the handle feels sturdier than most multi-blade gadgets in this price bracket.

One note: like most small blade holders, it doesn’t love side loads. Keep your stroke aligned and avoid prying or twisting the blade out of plane; the service life of both the clamp and the blades will be better for it.

Blade system and compatibility

Out of the box you get eight high-speed steel blades that cover common jobs in wood, plastic, drywall, and thin metals. HSS teeth hold up well and don’t round over quickly if you let them do the work. The big advantage, though, is compatibility with standard reciprocating and hacksaw blades. That means you can grab a 6-inch 24 TPI metal blade from any hardware store and you’re back in business. The quick-change action is genuinely quick; I could swap from a coarse wood tooth to a fine metal tooth in a couple of seconds.

Practical tips:
- Seat the blade fully until you feel the lock engage. A half-seated tang is the main cause of slippage in these systems.
- Keep the clamp faces clean. A quick wipe stops drywall dust from acting like ball bearings.
- Match TPI to the task: coarse for wood and drywall, fine for metal and hard plastics.

Performance by material

• Drywall and sheetrock: With a pointed, coarse tooth blade, the tool excels at plunge cuts and outlet boxes. There’s enough stiffness for a straight scribe, and the short length makes it easy to stop precisely on a line. Compared with an oscillating tool, this is quieter, safer near wires, and creates less fine dust.

• Wood and plywood: With a coarse blade, I made controlled cuts in 1x stock and notches in 2x without drama. Don’t expect it to rip through framing like a full saw, but for trimming shims, cutting molding returns, or rounding out a notch it’s great. The handle’s grip helps you keep a steady stroke without chatter.

• PVC and plastics: On 1-1/2-inch PVC, a medium TPI blade gave a clean, square cut with minimal burring. For brittle plastics, use a higher TPI blade and slow strokes to avoid cracking.

• Metal: Using a 24 TPI blade, I cut a rusted toilet bolt and a 1/4-inch machine screw flush to a bracket. The clamp stayed put and there wasn’t any noticeable wobble. Metal takes patience—short, controlled strokes and a drop of cutting fluid if you have it. Let the teeth bite; don’t lean on it.

Where it shines

The multi-saw is at its best in tight or awkward spaces:
- Under-sink and behind-appliance work where a reciprocating saw is overkill or won’t fit.
- Quick drywall cutouts when you don’t want to suit up with a power tool.
- Flush-cutting protruding fasteners without spinning up a grinder.
- Trim work and small adjustments on-site without a trip back to the truck.

Its high-visibility yellow is easy to find in a messy room, and the compact profile actually makes it more likely you’ll carry it. The more I kept it on hand, the more often I reached for it instead of dragging out bigger gear.

Accuracy and control

Because you’re closer to the blade than with a long-handle saw, it’s easier to track a line. There’s just enough flex in longer blades to steer your cut slightly when needed. For very fine work, I choked up with my index finger along the spine; for speed, I moved my grip back and used the full stroke. The lockback clamp has minimal play when properly seated, which translates into cleaner kerfs and less tooth chatter.

Durability and maintenance

After a week of cutting dusty gypsum and a few metal fasteners, the clamp still locks crisply. The TPR hasn’t scuffed or peeled, and the internal spring feels strong. The included HSS blades hold an edge reasonably well; as always, metal work will dull them faster. Replacements are easy to source locally since it accepts standard reciprocating and hacksaw blades.

Maintenance is simple:
- Blow out dust from the clamp after drywall work.
- Wipe the blade tang before inserting.
- A tiny drop of light oil on the pivot keeps the lock action smooth.

Limitations and wish list

• No storage: The kit would benefit from a sleeve or case to corral the handle and blades. Loose blades in a toolbox are a safety hazard. I ended up using a small zippered pouch and blade guards.
• Side-load sensitivity: If you lever the blade sideways, you can induce slip. This is common across similar tools; the fix is technique—keep strokes aligned and let the teeth cut.
• Stroke length: You’re limited by the handle’s compactness. For thick stock, a full-size saw or a recip will be faster and less tiring.
• Angle options: The clamp holds blades inline. A secondary 90-degree position would be handy for some flush cuts and awkward angles.

None of these are deal-breakers, but they’re worth knowing so you match the tool to the task.

Comparisons

Compared with a folding jab saw, the Toolan multi-saw is more versatile thanks to blade interchangeability and the ability to use metal-cutting teeth effectively. Compared with bringing a reciprocating saw, it’s slower but far more controllable and far easier to deploy for small fixes. There are other blade-holding handles on the market; this one’s lockback mechanism feels more secure than the set-screw styles and faster than threaded collars. The TPR grip is also notably more comfortable over a long session.

Value

As a compact handle plus eight blades, it’s strong value. The fact that it works with readily available replacement blades keeps long-term costs down and means you can tailor the kit to your work: coarse wood tooth for framing, 14–18 TPI for plastics, 24 TPI bimetal for steel. In other words, you’re not locked into proprietary consumables, and that’s a big plus.

Tips for best results

• Use the shortest blade that reaches—shorter blades flex less and cut straighter.
• Start your cut with light pressure to avoid skating, then increase force as the kerf forms.
• For metal, clamp the work and keep the stroke short; let the teeth do the cutting.
• Deburr PVC after cutting for cleaner fittings.
• Store blades in guards to protect both the teeth and your fingers.

Recommendation

I recommend the Toolan multi-saw for anyone who does frequent small cuts in mixed materials—maintenance techs, remodelers, DIYers, and apartment pros in particular. It’s compact, the grip is genuinely comfortable, the lockback clamp is quick and secure, and it accepts common blades you can find anywhere. It won’t replace a reciprocating saw for demolition or a full hand saw for long rips, but that’s not its job. As a problem-solver for tight spaces and quick tasks, it earns its space in the pouch and pays for itself the first time you avoid hauling out a bigger tool.