Pruning with Reciprical Saw

While clean, precision pruning saw cuts are always better than jagged rough cuts with a reciprocating saw, if it's just cutting back rampageous vegetation that'd likely be hit with gas powered tool anyway, I've been very happy with a battery powered reciprocating saw. I can keep several batteries in charging rotation and just keep cutting away all day. It's not noisy, smelly, toxic, etc. Also depending on how it's used it can be quite surgical. All kinds of different blades are available and I've got very clean cuts when it counts. It has been my tool of choice for dealing with overgrown job sites.