A saw blade has a base configured for attachment with a driver, the saw being configured for cutting bone. The saw blade includes a body extending from the base to a free end, the body enclosing at least three sides of an open area adjacent the base. The blade further includes a cutting edge having a width and disposed on the body adjacent to the free end thereof and adjacent to the open area such that at least a portion of the cutting edge is disposed toward the base. The open area of the saw blade can be sized to receive a portion of a long bone therein.