HARDWIN 9 Inch Carbide Reciprocating Saw Blades 8TPI for Thick Metal Cutting, 3-Pack

Worked amazing absolute must have

This is the best blade I have ever used on metal with a reciprocating saw. They are easy to use, just like any other blade. They seem to be durable having little wear with the cuts I made. They area quite sharp. They function better than I could have expected. It cut through some t-posts in no time at all with a very clean cut.

These do seem like pro-quality blades. The teeth are attached and set quite nicely and they cut faster than I imagined through steel! Leaves behind a pretty (relatively) smooth cut considering it's a sawzall. The blades seem very long for what I've used them for but I suppose if you're chopping through a larger pipe or similar it would come in handy.

Usually when I want to cut thicker steel, I use my angle grinder with a cutoff wheel. But I don't love doing that because of all the sparks and debris that it sends flying everywhere. So, I ordered these carbide reciprocating blades for my "sawzall" to see how they do.

I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this on a scrap of metal that I had lying around in my shop. It's easily 13 or 14 gauge steel, and this blade cut through it quickly, with no drama and no sparks, leaving a nice clean cut. I can't comment on longevity yet, but I will definitely use this whenever I can compared to my angle grinder and cutoff wheels.

These blades aren't cheap at over $11 per blade and I can't comment yet on their longevity, but I hope that they continue to perform and make their purchase price seem like a good value.

I got this 3-pack of Hardwin 9” carbide reciprocating saw blades (8 TPI) for cutting thick metal, cast iron, and alloy steel, and here’s how they’ve performed:

• The carbide teeth really stood up—less wear than standard bi-metal blades after several cuts.

• The 8 TPI (teeth per inch) gives a good balance, fast cutting without too much chatter or binding when slicing through solid stock.

• Each blade fits into standard reciprocating saws easily, and they held straight under load. No wobble, and they stayed aligned even in harder metals.

• In tougher materials (e.g. thick steel), they cut slower—these aren’t diamond blades—but they do the job reliably if you go steady.

One complaint, in really abrasive applications, carbide edges dull faster than you might expect, so keep spares around. But for heavy metal cutting tasks, these blades are a solid upgrade over standard blades and a good value for the money.

With the word carbide in the title, you might expect them to have tungsten carbide teeth, but since they are completely painted, it makes that impossible to see. I had to scrape off some paint to verify that their claim is true, each tooth is individually welded onto the blade. Not only that but each tooth alternates from one side to the other, so it creates a curve like a regular sawblade. They are thick and they are stiff but they do want to have a little flex, which you do want in reciprocating saw blade. They are also nice and sharp. With only eight teeth per inch you do not want to use these on thin material. You should follow the simple rule of having at least three teeth on the material at all times. They seem to be a little expensive for reciprocating saw blades, but then again I’ve never seen one with carbide teeth.

These carbide blades are awesome and last as long as they don’t get bent. They’re somewhat pricey but a high quality product compared to other brands. These rip through material like nothing.

cast iron drain pipe is not easy to cut but these blades are awesome, used one blade and made four cuts and didn't seem to dull it at all. If you are a plumber or a remodel person or scrapping metal, you should have them on your work vehicle.

These blades cut very smoothly on wood, but I have not had the opportunity to use them on metal or wood with nails. Also, only time will tell on how durable they will be.

I've never experienced a blade that can cut through metal like this. Just tested it on an old steel fence post, and it cut through really fast, like faster than a cut off grinder and much less messy (no sparks). Really glad I got these, I try to avoid pulling the grinder out whenever possible and now I may not need a cut off grinder for awhile. I like that they're not too bendy, allows for greater precision, but don't count on them bending much either. Have a feeling it'll snap before bending much (hasn't yet), it's perfect for straight cuts though and highly durable.

These blades are really sturdy. I used them to cut through some thin steel pipes and a few pieces of metal lath. They fit my saw perfectly and cut through everything smoothly. They don't dull quickly at all, and the price is fantastic. I'll definitely buy these again.

I've used these blades to cut some metal pipes. They cut through smoothly and quickly. I was worried about them dulling fast, but even after cutting several pieces of metal, they still perform well. The price is great too, especially for the quality you get. Highly recommend!

These blades are amazing! I used the 9 - inch one to cut through several pieces of metal, and it worked like a charm. What's more, after multiple uses, it's still as sharp as new. And the price is really reasonable compared to other brands. Totally worth it!

These blades are top - notch. I used the 9 - inch blade to cut some metal rod, and it worked perfectly without any issues. They seem very durable. Love them!