Reciprocating saw blades are essential for fast, rough cutting in demolition, remodelling, and heavy-duty construction work. They excel at removing material quickly, cutting through studs, nails, pipes, and sheeting with minimal fuss.
The right blade significantly improves cutting speed and control, making it easier to handle tough jobs and awkward positions while maintaining enough precision to avoid unwanted damage.
Whether you're a professional contractor or a DIY user, keeping a selection of reciprocating blades on hand is crucial for tackling different materials and thicknesses safely and efficiently.
Reciprocating saw blades come in a wide variety of designs, with different lengths, widths, tooth shapes, and tooth counts tailored to specific cutting tasks and materials.
The back-and-forth (reciprocating) motion of the saw, combined with the blade’s tooth configuration, allows for rapid material removal. Coarser tooth pitches are suited to aggressive cuts in timber and demolition work, while finer tooth counts are used for cutting metals and thinner stock with better control.
Specialised blade geometries are also available for plunge cutting, flush cutting to surfaces, pruning, and cutting embedded fasteners, expanding what a reciprocating saw can safely and effectively handle.
With the correct blade material and design, reciprocating saw blades can cut a wide range of materials, including: