Essentially, BOSCH was the innovator of jig saws and they still lead the  way. I have owned Craftsman and DeWalt's and used the Hitachi's ( which I  thought may be comparable, because they look similar, except for the color,  and they utilize the same blade mount ) . . . no comparison. The BOSCH is  by far the best. Its variable speed is accurate and makes an appreciable  difference if you actually apply the correct speed ( as we're supposed to )  to what you're cutting. Both the top handle and barrel grip are  irreplacable, anytime anyone has used mine, they get them too !