Recip Saw Blades
Choosing Reciprocating Saw Blades
The right recip saw blade depends on what you are cutting. Milwaukee SAWZALL blades make up most of this collection: bi-metal sets from 10 to 32 pieces, TORCH and NITRUS carbide blades for metal, The AX and THE WRECKER carbide blades for nail-embedded wood and demolition, pruning blades, a drywall access blade, a scraper blade, and bulk 25 and 50 packs. Diablo adds Demo Demon carbide, fleam ground pruning, and PVC blades. DeWALT and Festool offer bi-metal sets.
What to Look For
- Material. Pick wood, metal, demolition, pruning, or plastic blades by the main material you cut.
- TPI. Lower TPI, like 3 to 6, cuts wood fast. Higher TPI, like 14, cuts thin metal smoothly.
- Carbide or bi-metal. Carbide teeth last longer in nail-embedded wood and hard metal. Bi-metal blades cost less for general use.
- Length. 6" blades control well in tight spots. 9" and 12" blades reach through thick stock and branches.
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Recip Saw Blades FAQ
Do reciprocating saw blades fit all brands of saws?
Most recip saws, including Milwaukee, DeWALT, Makita, and Festool models, take standard universal shank blades. HACKZALL one-handed saws use the same shank but work best with shorter blades like the Milwaukee HACKZALL set.
Why buy a carbide recip blade?
Carbide blades cost more but last much longer than bi-metal blades in demolition, cast iron, and hardened metal. If you cut nail-embedded wood or thick steel daily, carbide saves blade changes.