Best Reciprocating Saw Blades for Metal in 2027

The HORUSDY set puts 40 blades in one pack, the most of any product on this page. Blade lengths are 4, 6 and 9 in, and teeth per in run from 3 to 24. For metal, the high end matters. A 24 TPI blade keeps several teeth in contact with thin sheet and tubing, which helps avoid grabbing and a rough cut.

The material is listed as Cr-V and bi-metal. Bi-metal blades pair a flexible spine with a hard cutting edge, which helps them resist heat when cutting steel. The listing does not say which blades in the set are bi-metal and which are Cr-V, so check before you cut metal. The maker does not publish a maximum cut capacity or a warranty.

The listed set weight is 0.000625 lb, the lowest on the page. That figure looks too small for 40 blades, so treat it with caution. A rugged organizer pouch is included, which keeps the three lengths sorted. It ranks first on our Best Score at 77.

WORKPRO lists 32 blades from 3 to 24 TPI, and its listing is specific about the metal blades. They are bi-material and rated for metal from 0.7 to 8 mm thick, plus pipes and profiles from 5 to 100 mm across. Those numbers let you match a blade to your stock before you buy.

The metal group includes 4 in 24 TPI blades, 6 in blades at 14, 18 and 24 TPI, and thick 14 TPI blades for heavier work. That is 10 metal blades in total. The rest are Cr-V wood blades and a pruning blade, so about two thirds of the set will not help with steel. The listed max cut capacity is 175 mm.

That 175 mm is the highest among the 10 models that list a capacity, but it applies to coarse wood. For metal, the 8 mm limit is the figure that matters. A storage case is included, and the set weighs 1.34 lb. It ranks second on our Best Score at 72.

The SEDY set is a 10-piece pack, so it is a light buy compared with the 32 and 40 piece sets above it. Tooth count runs from 6 to 18 TPI. The 18 TPI blades are the metal-cutting option, and they are bi-material, which suits steel pipe and thinner stock.

The listing breaks the contents down plainly: two 6 in 18 TPI metal blades, four 6 in 6 TPI wood blades, two 8 in 6 TPI wood blades and two 6 in 10-14 TPI blades for wood and soft metal. That means only two blades are made for steel. The maker does not publish a cut capacity or a warranty.

The set weighs 0.39 lb and includes a storage box, so it is easy to carry. It ranks third on our Best Score at 63.

The DEWALT DW4802-2 is a 12-piece bi-metal set. It lists a chip removal design, which means the tooth shape clears cut material from the gap. Better clearing helps a blade stay cooler and cut faster in steel. Among the five products reviewed here, it is the only one that lists this feature.

The listing describes a tall, thick blade profile for straight cuts in heavy metal and for demolition. DEWALT also claims up to 50% longer life compared with its own earlier blades, based on average performance of its range. That is a maker claim, not a measured result we can confirm. Teeth per in and blade length are not listed.

Without TPI, you cannot tell whether the set covers thin sheet. The set includes a ToughCase and weighs 1 lb. The listing says the blades are made in the USA with global materials. It ranks fourth on our Best Score at 61, tied in score with the other DEWALT set.

The DEWALT DW4898 is a 10-piece bimetal combination set. Bi-metal blades join a flexible body to a hard cutting edge, which suits metal because it resists both snapping and heat. The listing calls the set a selection for common applications, so it targets general use and not one trade.

Many key specs are missing. The listing gives no teeth per in, no blade length and no cut capacity. For metal, TPI is the number that decides how thin a sheet you can cut cleanly, so you would need to check the package before ordering. Both wood and metal cutting are listed as supported.

The set comes in a tough case or expandable case that is designed to fit in a power tool kit box. It weighs 0.87 lb. Among the two DEWALT sets here, it is lighter and holds fewer blades than the 12-piece set. It ranks fifth on our Best Score at 61.