The invention relates to a guide device ( 1 ) for a saw blade ( 2 ), in particular for an electric tool, which is operated in reciprocating motion (H) and which comprises a clamping device ( 4 ) engaging in the clamping end ( 3 ) of the saw blade ( 2 ), and a pendulum guide device ( 5 ) attached to the back of the saw blade and located at an axial distance (a) from the clamping device ( 4 ). According to the invention, the pendulum guide device ( 5 ) features at least two guide elements ( 6 ) which are arranged at an axial distance from each other. The invention further relates to an electrictool which features said guide device ( 1 ). Moreover, the invention relates to an electric tool with said guide device ( 1 ), in particular a jigsaw ( 23 ).