A practical mixed set of 8 reciprocating saw blades covering wood and metal cutting. Includes high carbon steel and bi-metal blades across four sizes and tooth counts. Useful to have on site when you’re not quite sure what the day will throw at you.
The ABRACS 8 piece mixed reciprocating saw blade set is one of those kits that earns its place in the toolbox quickly. You get eight blades across four size and TPI combinations, split between high carbon steel for wood and bi-metal for metal cutting. It covers the everyday stuff without making you carry a full blade library around.
High carbon steel blades are well suited to timber, sheet wood, and plastic. They hold a decent edge through general cutting work and are the right choice when you’re ripping through studwork, cutting out window boards, or trimming sheet material. Bi-metal blades bring more flexibility and heat resistance, which matters when you’re cutting mild steel, conduit, copper pipe, or mixed material where you can’t always predict what the blade’s going to hit.
What the ABRACS Mixed Blade Set Covers
The set includes blades in both 150mm and 225mm lengths. The shorter 150mm blades are easier to control in tight spots — getting into a joist bay or cutting flush in a corner, for instance. The 225mm blades are the ones to reach for when you need more stroke length for thicker sections or you’re plunging through a stud wall.
TPI matters more than people give it credit for. The 6 TPI blades cut fast and clear the gullets quickly, which is exactly what you want in softwood or when speed is more important than a clean edge. The 9 TPI blades slow things down just enough to give a tidier cut and handle thinner metal or plastic without snagging and grabbing.
Bi-Metal vs High Carbon Steel
Bi-metal blades are made with a high-speed steel cutting edge welded to a flexible alloy steel body. That combination means they flex rather than snap under stress, which is particularly useful when you’re cutting at an angle or working in awkward positions. High carbon steel blades are stiffer and more cost-effective for straight wood cutting where that flexibility isn’t needed.
For most trade use, the abracs 8 piece mixed reciprocating saw blade set gives you enough variety to handle a typical day’s varied cutting without stopping to order specific blades in.
Pro Tip: When cutting metal with bi-metal blades, let the saw do the work and keep forward pressure steady but light — forcing it generates heat that kills the blade edge far faster than normal wear.
This mixed set covers the kind of varied cutting work that comes up daily on a building site, in a workshop, or during a fit-out. Wood blades handle structural timber, sheet goods, skirting removal, and rough cutting where speed matters. Bi-metal blades deal with steel studwork, conduit, copper pipe, angle iron, and mixed-material cuts where you might hit a nail or fixing mid-cut without immediately ruining the blade.
Useful for builders, electricians, plumbers, and joiners who use a reciprocating saw regularly and need a reliable blade for whatever the next job brings. Also practical for second-fix trades doing strip-outs, where you genuinely cannot predict the material composition of what's behind the wall.
Best For
General timber cutting and sheet wood
Mild steel, conduit and copper pipe
Plastic sheet and trim
Mixed-material cuts and demolition
Strip-out and second-fix work
Works With
Standard reciprocating and sabre saws with universal shank
Corded and cordless reciprocating saws
Most major saw brands accepting universal T-shank or U-shank
Key Specifications
8 blades per set
150mm x 6 TPI (wood)
150mm x 9 TPI (wood/plastic)
225mm x 6 TPI (wood)
225mm x 9 TPI (wood/metal)
High carbon steel for wood cutting
Bi-metal for metal and mixed cutting
Not suitable for: Not designed for cutting ceramic tile, stone, or masonry. The bi-metal blades will handle the occasional embedded nail, but these are not demolition-grade blades for sustained cutting through heavily reinforced or hardened material.
Fit the blade securely into the chuck before starting, and check it's fully locked in. For wood cuts, let the shoe plate rest against the workpiece to stabilise the saw and reduce vibration. Use 6 TPI blades when cutting speed matters and 9 TPI when a cleaner finish is needed, or when cutting thinner material that would otherwise snatch.
With bi-metal blades on metal, a slow, steady cutting speed produces better results than forcing the pace. If cutting pipe or conduit, clamp the workpiece where possible. Keep an eye on blade temperature during extended metal cutting work. A blade that's getting too hot to touch is being pushed harder than it should be.
Select the appropriate blade for the material: high carbon steel for wood and plastic, bi-metal for metal or mixed cuts
Fit the blade into the saw chuck and confirm it is fully and securely locked before starting
Set the saw shoe flat against the workpiece surface before beginning the cut to reduce kickback and vibration
For wood, choose 6 TPI for fast rough cuts and 9 TPI where a cleaner edge is needed
For metal cutting, use a controlled forward pressure and let the blade speed do the work
Allow the blade to cool naturally between heavy cuts — do not quench with water
Replace blades when cutting slows noticeably or the blade begins to wander off line
Will these blades fit my reciprocating saw?
Most reciprocating and sabre saws use a universal shank fitting, and ABRACS blades are designed to the standard universal profile. They are compatible with the vast majority of corded and cordless reciprocating saws from common brands. If your saw uses an older proprietary fitting, it is worth checking the chuck type before ordering.
Can the bi-metal blades handle cutting through wood with nails in it?
Bi-metal blades are far more tolerant of embedded nails than high carbon steel blades, and will usually survive the occasional hit without snapping. That said, if you know you're cutting through heavily nailed timber or reclaimed wood full of fixings, a purpose-made demolition blade will last considerably longer.
The high carbon steel blades in this set offer good edge retention for wood and plastic cutting, where material hardness is low and thermal stress is minimal. Bi-metal blades use a high-speed steel tooth strip welded to a flexible alloy steel body, giving resistance to tooth breakage and improved fatigue performance during metal cutting. The flexible body reduces snap risk when cutting at awkward angles.
Brand
ABRACS
SKU
RBSMIX8
Blade Count
8 pieces
Blade Lengths
150mm, 225mm
TPI Options
6 TPI, 9 TPI
Blade Material (Wood)
High Carbon Steel
Blade Material (Metal)
Bi-Metal
Application
Wood, Metal, Plastic
Shank Type
Universal
Size
150mm x 6tpi x 1 6mm, 150mm x 9tpi x 1 6mm, 225mm x 6tpi x 1 6, 225mm x 9tpi x 1 6mm
Box Quantity
3
Colour
Metal, Wood
Product Type
Reciprocating Sabre Saw Blades
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