Best Band Saw Blades for Metal in 2027

The Imachinist M42 bi-metal blade leads our Best Score at 80. It is 93 in long, 3/4 in wide and 0.035 in thick, tied for the widest and thickest blade on this page, which helps it cut straight in a vertical or horizontal saw that takes this size.

Its M42 grade teeth are a common choice for metal cutting because they hold their edge in steel. The 10/14 TPI variable tooth pattern mixes tooth sizes, which reduces vibration and suits thin pipe, tube and profiles. Imachinist lists it as ideal for soft ferrous metal.

Imachinist also gives a clear guide to tooth sizes, from coarse 3 TPI for thick solids to fine 14 TPI for the thinnest tube, which helps you pick the next blade for different stock. It comes as a single blade. Check that your saw takes a 93 in blade before ordering. For general shop metal cutting, it is the best blade here.

Second with a Best Score of 76, the DEWALT DW3983C 3-pack fits portable band saws that take 32-7/8-in blades. Its 18 TPI is a good general pitch for conduit, unistrut, threaded rod and light pipe, the everyday work of a portable saw.

The Matrix II high speed steel edge is designed for heat and wear resistance, with 8% cobalt content for added durability. DEWALT lists Rc 65-67 tooth hardness, and an alloy steel backer resists fatigue from flexing around the saw's wheels.

The blade is 0.5 in wide and 0.020 in thick. Three blades in a pack means spares on the job when one dulls or breaks. As a DEWALT blade it is widely sold, so replacements are easy to find. For electricians, plumbers and fabricators with compatible portable saws, it is a dependable everyday blade.

The FOXBC 93 in blade ranks third with a Best Score of 75. It shares the leader's size, 93-in x 3/4 in x 0.035 in, and its 10/14 TPI variable pitch, so it fits any band saw that needs a 93 in long, 3/4 in wide blade.

FOXBC uses M42 bi-metal with 8% cobalt and 2% tungsten to increase durability and abrasion resistance. It lists soft metal, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and plastic among its uses, and it will also cut wood.

It comes as a single blade. Compared with the Imachinist, it covers a broader material list on paper. For owners of 93 in saws who want a second brand to compare, or a spare blade at a good price, it is a solid alternative. Run it at the slow blade speeds metal needs for best life.

Fourth with a Best Score of 72, the DEWALT DW3984C is the fine-tooth version of the DEWALT portable blade. At 24 TPI it suits thin-wall tube, sheet, EMT conduit and small profiles, where coarser blades can snag and strip teeth.

It has the same Matrix II high speed steel edge for heat and wear resistance, 8% cobalt content, Rc 65-67 tooth hardness and an alloy steel backer. It is 32-7/8 in long, 0.5 in wide and 0.020 in thick, and comes as a 3-pack.

A good rule is to keep at least three teeth in the material at once. On thin stock, a 24 TPI blade does that where 18 TPI may not. Many users keep both the 18 and 24 TPI packs on hand. For thin-wall work with a compatible portable saw, it is the blade to choose.

The FOXBC portable bandsaw blades complete our top five with a Best Score of 70. At 27 in long, they fit compact saws including the DEWALT DCS377, DCS377B, DCS375 and DCS375B and the Milwaukee M12 sub-compact band saw.

They are 0.5 in wide and 0.02 in thick with 18 TPI, made from M42 bi-metal. FOXBC recommends them for common materials 5/32 in to 3/16 in thick and very hard materials 3/16 in to 5/16 in thick.

They come in a 3 pack and are the lightest blades on this page. Compact band saws are popular for one-handed cuts of conduit and threaded rod, and their blades wear quickly, so a value 3-pack makes sense. Check your saw model against the compatibility list before buying. Let the saw's weight do the cutting and avoid forcing it, which keeps these thin blades from twisting or snapping early.