DeWalt 8-Piece Reciprocating Saw Blade Set

I reach for a recip saw when the job gets messy—framing nails, buried screws, pipe tucked behind drywall—and I want blades that won’t make me baby them. After a few weeks of remodel odds and ends, this DeWalt blade set earned a spot in my bag as a reliable, no-fuss option for both wood and metal.

What’s in the set

The set includes eight blades with high-speed steel teeth and a sturdy storage case:
- Wood-cutting: 6-inch and 9-inch blades with a coarse 4/6 TPI
- Metal-cutting: 6-inch and 8-inch blades with a fine 14/18 TPI
- Blade case: compact, rigid plastic that keeps everything in place

It’s a sensible assortment that covers most everyday cuts—framing lumber, nail-embedded demo, copper and EMT, and light to moderate steel stock.

Setup and compatibility

These are standard recip blades and fit the quick-change clamp on my 15-amp corded saw and a compact 20V cordless. The shanks lock in cleanly, and the blades sit straight with no noticeable wobble at the tang. The yellow finish is easy to spot when you drop one in a pile of offcuts, which happens more than I’d like to admit.

Cutting wood: fast and unapologetically rough

The 4/6 TPI wood blades are built for speed more than finish, and they show it. In 2x framing, the 6-inch blade drops through a clean, knot-free 2x4 in seconds with a corded saw on orbital mode. The cut is rough—think demolition, not cabinetry—but that’s expected for this tooth pitch. In nail-embedded studs, the blade keeps moving without sparking or immediate tooth loss. You will feel a momentary hitch when the teeth ride over fasteners, but the high-speed steel teeth hold up reasonably well for a steel-tooth blade.

The 9-inch blade earns its keep when you need reach for plunge cuts or when you’re cutting doubled-up materials (like a sill plus sheathing). There’s a trade-off: the longer blade flexes more if you bear down. Use the shoe and your non-dominant hand to stabilize, and let the blade feed at its own pace. On deck demo, plunging flush cuts along joists were easy enough, and the coarse tooth spacing clears chips quickly, which helps avoid heat buildup.

If you need a cleaner edge in wood trim or PVC, this isn’t the right tooth pitch. It’ll do it, but expect tear-out. For those tasks, I’d switch to a mid-tooth blade in the 8–10 TPI range, which this set doesn’t include.

Cutting metal: controlled and predictable

The 14/18 TPI blades strike a nice balance for thin to medium metal. On 3/4-inch EMT, cuts were controlled with minimal chatter, especially running the saw at a lower speed. Threaded rod and copper pipe were equally drama-free. In 1/8-inch angle and flat bar, the 8-inch blade benefits from a gentle feed and a drop of cutting fluid—doing that stretched the life of the teeth noticeably. The variable pitch helps prevent the annoying “grab” you get with uniform fine-tooth blades starting on thin stock.

I wouldn’t use these for thick plate or cast iron; that’s beyond the comfort zone for steel-tooth recip blades. They’ll do it in a pinch, but you’ll pay with heat and wear. For everyday metal the trades encounter—hangers, conduit, strut, light angle, screws—they’re exactly what you want: predictable and cost-effective.

Durability and wear

High-speed steel teeth are a practical choice here. They’re not carbide, so you won’t get “weeks” of life cutting through a roof of nails, but the balance of longevity and price makes sense for general work. Over a weekend of demo and mechanical cuts, I chewed through embedded nails, a handful of decking screws, EMT, and a small pile of 5/16-inch threaded rod. The wood blades lost some bite after repeated nail hits but didn’t shed teeth catastrophically. The metal blades showed even, gradual wear rather than chipped teeth, provided I kept the speed reasonable and avoided forcing the cut.

Two behaviors kept life up:
- Letting the saw’s shoe stay planted and feeding gently, especially on metal
- Backing the blade out occasionally to clear chips and cool the teeth

If you frequently cut fastener-laden lumber or thick structural steel, carbide-tipped recip blades will outlast these by a wide margin, but you’ll pay for it upfront. For mixed remodel and service work, I’d rather run these and replace as needed.

Blade lengths, control, and vibration

Length matters as much as tooth pitch. The 6-inch blades feel the most precise; they’re stiff and track straight, ideal for flush cuts on pipe stubs and quick framing cuts. The 8-inch metal blade is a good middle ground when you need a little reach without too much flex. The 9-inch wood blade gives you clearance when cutting doubled materials or reaching behind obstacles, but it rewards patience. If you push it, it will skate or flex. Using a slower stroke rate and the shoe for leverage resolves most of that.

Vibration was manageable on both of my saws, but the coarse wood blade will shake if you cut unsupported stock. Pin the work whenever possible and use orbital action for wood only—turn it off on metal to preserve teeth.

The case and organization

The included case is a nice touch. It’s compact, latches securely, and keeps the blades from rattling around in a tool bag. I’d love to see labeled slots or a simple icon system to separate wood from metal at a glance. As it stands, it’s easy enough to tell by tooth pitch, but labeled trays speed up the grab-and-go rhythm on site. The case holds the full set with room for a couple of extras, and the longer 9-inch blades fit without bending.

What I’d change

A couple of gaps stood out:
- No mid-range TPI blade. A 10–14 TPI general-purpose blade would bridge the jump between demolition wood and fine metal and would be useful for plastics.
- No pruning or carbide option. Not a must, but a single pruning blade or one carbide-tipped wood blade would broaden the set’s reach for landscapers or heavy demo.

Those aren’t deal breakers, just realities of an eight-piece starter assortment. If you need those specialties, plan to supplement.

Value and who it’s for

This set hits the sweet spot for contractors and serious DIYers who want a grab-and-go assortment that covers 80% of recip work without nickel-and-diming you on individual blades. The tooth geometries are sensible, the lengths are practical, and the high-speed steel teeth deliver the durability I expect for the price class. Pros doing daily demo or heavy metal will still want carbide in their kit, but they’ll keep these on hand for thin metals and general work because they cut smoothly and don’t feel precious.

Homeowners tackling remodel projects will appreciate that one set handles framing cuts, nail-laden demo, and typical household metal without a run to the store.

Bottom line

The DeWalt blade set offers dependable cutting performance across wood and metal with tooth pitches that make sense, lengths that cover most scenarios, and a case that keeps the kit tidy. The wood blades are fast and aggressive; the metal blades are controlled and predictable. Durability is respectable for steel-tooth blades, especially if you let the tool do the work and avoid overheating. I’d like to see a mid-range blade offered, and carbide has its place for extreme duty, but as a core set this one does the job.

Recommendation: I recommend this set for anyone who needs an everyday, versatile assortment of recip blades for remodel and service work. It’s a practical mix that performs well in both wood and common metals, and the included case makes it easy to keep your blades organized. Supplement with a mid-TPI or carbide blade if your work demands it, but as a foundation, this set is a solid buy.