A reciprocating cutting tool allows a more stable operation. A reciprocating saw includes a motor extending vertically, a reciprocating transmitter located below the motor, a slider extending in a front-rear direction, connected to the reciprocation transmitter, and movable in the front-rear direction, a power housing holding the motor and the reciprocation transmitter, a grip housing extending rearward from the power housing, a battery housing located behind the grip housing, and a connecting housing located below the grip housing and connecting the power housing to the battery housing.