Handsaw Blades | McMaster-Carr

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	For Use On For Use On

	Teeth per Inch Teeth per Inch

12 1/2

Variable

	For Use With For Use With

	Tooth Material Tooth Material

High-Speed Steel

Steel

Beryllium Copper

	Cut Type Cut Type

Straight

Curved

	Body Material Body Material

Steel

High-Speed Steel

Beryllium Copper

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	For Maximum Material Thickness For Maximum Material Thickness

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

	For Minimum Material Thickness For Minimum Material Thickness

3/32"

1/4"

	For Blade Length For Blade Length

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

Nonmagnetic

Nonsparking

	Frame Material Frame Material

Steel

Aluminum

Zinc

	Cutting Angle Cutting Angle

	Throat Depth Throat Depth

3/4"-2"

4 3/4"

12 7/8"

	Maximum Cutting Width @ Angle Maximum Cutting Width @ Angle

4 1/16" @ 45°

6 1/2" @ 90°

	Folded Length Folded Length

6 1/2"

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Long-Life Hacksaw Blades

Also known as bimetal blades, these have a steel body with high-speed steel teeth. They last twice as long as other hacksaw blades. Choose more teeth per inch for a smooth cut; choose fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting.

			Material
Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body	Cut Type	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
10" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	18	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	000000
1/2"	0.025"	24	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	32	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000
12" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	14	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	18	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	24	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	32	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	0000

Fast-Cut Long-Life Hacksaw Blades

This progressive-tooth blade has small, fine teeth that gradually increase to large teeth for fast cuts. Also known as a bimetal blade, it has a steel body with high-speed steel teeth and lasts twice as long as other hacksaw blades.

			Material
Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body	Cut Type	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
12" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	18-32	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000

Heavy Duty Long-Life Hacksaw Blades

Teeth are ground into a forward angle for 30% more cutting power than long-life blades. Also known as bimetal blades, they have a steel body with high-speed steel teeth and last twice as long as standard blades. Choose more teeth per inch for a smooth cut; choose fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting.

			Material
Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body	Cut Type	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
10" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	18	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	000000
1/2"	0.025"	24	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.025"	32	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000
12" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	18	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.025"	24	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.025"	32	High-Speed Steel	Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	5	0000000	00000

Hacksaw Blades

Choose more teeth per inch for a smooth cut; choose fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting.

Carbon steel blades are an economical option for cutting soft materials such as mild steel, copper, plastic, and wood. High-speed steel blades have hardened teeth, so they cut harder metal and plastic than carbon steel blades.

			Material
Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body	Cut Type	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
10" Lg.
1/2"	0.026"	18	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	2	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.026"	24	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	2	0000000	0000
1/2"	0.026"	32	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	2	0000000	0000
12" Lg.
1/2"	0.025"	14	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	18	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	18	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.025"	24	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	24	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	0000000	00000
1/2"	0.025"	32	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	000000	0000
1/2"	0.025"	32	High-Speed Steel	High-Speed Steel	Straight	Metal, Plastic, Wood	10	0000000	00000

Hacksaw Blades for Ceramics and Masonry

Carbide grit bonded to a steel blade cuts through abrasive materials such as ceramics and masonry as well as hardened steel, cable, and chain.

		Material
Wd.	Thick.	Abrasive	Body	Cut Type	For Use On		Each
10" Lg.
3/4"	0.025"	Carbide	Steel	Straight	Ceramics, Masonry	0000000	00000
12" Lg.
3/4"	0.025"	Carbide	Steel	Straight	Ceramics, Masonry	0000000	0000

Hacksaw Blades for Curved Cuts in Ceramics and Masonry

Also known as rodsaw blades, these cut in any direction, so they're a good choice for contoured cuts. They have carbide grit bonded to a steel blade to cut through abrasive materials such as ceramics and masonry as well as hardened steel.

	Material
Dia.	Abrasive	Body	Cut Type	For Use On		Each
10" Lg.
0.1"	Carbide	Steel	Curved	Ceramics, Masonry	0000000	00000
12" Lg.
0.1"	Carbide	Steel	Curved	Ceramics, Masonry	0000000	0000

Nonsparking Hacksaw Blades

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these blades satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Warning: Do not use these tools in direct contact with acetylene.

			Material
Wd.	Thick.	Teeth per Inch	Tooth	Body	Cut Type	For Use On		Each
11 3/4" Lg.
1/2"	0.0313"	18	Beryllium Copper	Beryllium Copper	Straight	Metal, Plastic	0000000	000000

Fast-Cut Scroll Saw Blades

The teeth on these blades are designed to cut more quickly than other scroll saw blades. Choose more teeth per inch for a smooth cut; choose fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting.

					Material
Wd.	Thick.	Lg.	Teeth per Inch	For Material Thick.	Tooth	Body	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.029"	0.012"	5"	20	3/32"-1/2"	Steel	Steel	Plastic, Wood	12	0000000	00000
0.038"	0.016"	5"	12 1/2	3/32"-1/2"	Steel	Steel	Wood	12	00000000	0000

Scroll Saw Blades

					Material
Wd.	Thick.	Lg.	Teeth per Inch	For Material Thick.	Tooth	Body	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.25"	0.028"	5"	7	1/4"-3/4"	Steel	Steel	Plastic, Wood	12	00000000	00000

Fast-Cut Scroll Saw Blades for Wood

This blade has teeth that are designed to cut more quickly than the teeth on standard scroll saw blades for wood.

					Material
Wd.	Thick.	Lg.	Teeth per Inch	For Material Thick.	Tooth	Body	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.1"	0.022"	5"	9	3/32"-1/4"	Steel	Steel	Wood	12	00000000	00000

Scroll Saw Blades for Wood

					Material
Wd.	Thick.	Lg.	Teeth per Inch	For Material Thick.	Tooth	Body	For Use On	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.1"	0.022"	5"	20	3/32"-1/4"	Steel	Steel	Wood	12	00000000	00000
0.25"	0.028"	5"	20	3/32"-1/4"	Steel	Steel	Wood	12	00000000	0000

High-Precision Handsaws for Wood

A reinforced back keeps the blade straight for better control and more precise cuts. These saws are also known as backsaws.

Style A is also known as a razor saw and has a replaceable, ultra-thin blade with fine teeth for cutting delicate parts. The blade can be reversed to make pull cuts.

Saws								Replacement Blade
Style	For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
A	5 1/8"	9 1/4"	Wood	Yes	One 5 1/8” Lg. Steel Blade for Wood (60 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000	1	0000000	000000

Folding Pocket Handsaws for Wood

Fold the blade into the handle like a jackknife. These saws accept reciprocating saw blades.

11 1/8" length folds to 6 1/2" long.

13 3/4" length folds to 8" long.

Saws								Replacement Blades
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Folded Lg.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
6"	11 1/8"	6 1/2"	Plastic	Yes	One 6" Lg. Steel Blade with Carbon Steel Teeth for Plastic, Wood, and Wood with Nails (18 Teeth per inch)	0000000	000000	5	0000000	000000
6"	13 1/4"	8"	Plastic	Yes	One 6” Lg. Steel Blade for Wood (9 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	00000	5	0000000	00000

Fast-Cut Handsaws for Wood

Make quick cuts with blades that cut on both forward and backward strokes. Also known as bow saws.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes	Features		Each
12"	16"	6"	Steel	Steel	Yes	One 12” Lg. Steel Blade for Wood (5 Teeth per Inch); One 12" Lg. High-Speed Steel Blade for Metal and Plastic (24 Teeth per Inch)	Knuckle Guard	000000	000000
30"	34 13/16"	7"	Steel	Plastic	Yes	One 30” Lg. Steel Blade for Wood (4 Teeth per Inch)	Knuckle Guard	000000	00000

Replacement 12" Blade (Pkg. of 1)	000000	Pkg.	00000
Replacement 30" Blade (Pkg. of 1)	000000	Pkg.	0000

Flush-Cut Handsaws for Wood

The thin blade flexes to make flush cuts. This saw has an edge with 18 teeth per inch for rough cuts and a gradated edge for finer cuts.

Saw
		Material						Replacement Blade
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Grip	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
10"	23"	Rubber	Plastic	Yes	One 10” Lg. Steel Blade for Wood (18 Teeth per Inch)	000000	000000	1	000000	000000

Compact Hacksaws for Tight Spaces

Designed with a small frame and tapered nose, this saw makes cuts in tighter spots than standard hacksaws.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
6"	10 1/2"	3/4"-2"	Aluminum	Plastic	Yes	One 6” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Metal, Plastic, and Wood (32 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 3)

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Coping Saws for Tight Curves

The narrow blade and deep frame allow you to make intricate cuts.

For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
6 1/2"	13"	4 3/4"	Plastic	Yes	One 6 1/2” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Plastic and Wood (15 Teeth per Inch)	000000	00000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 5)

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Deep-Cut Fret Saws for Tight Curves

This large-throat-depth saw makes deeper intricate cuts than standard hacksaws for tight curves.

			Material
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Throat Dp.	Frame	Handle	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
5"	11 1/4"	12 7/8"	Steel	Wood	Yes	One 5” Lg. Steel Blade for Metal and Wood (28 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blades (Pkg. of 12)

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Handsaws for Plastic

A blade made of carbon steel cuts plastic pipe, plasterboard, and plywood.

Saws									Replacement Blades
For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Blade Included	Includes	Features		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
12"	16"	Aluminum	Yes	Yes	One 12” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Plastic and Wood (10 Teeth per Inch)	Level	0000000	000000	1	0000000	000000
18"	22"	Aluminum	Yes	Yes	One 18” Lg. Carbon Steel Blade for Plastic and Wood (10 Teeth per Inch)	Level	0000000	00000	1	0000000	00000

Handsaws for Masonry

Large, serrated teeth cut masonry such as brick and cinderblock. The blade is reversible.

For Blade Lg.	Overall Lg.	Handle Material	Blade Replaceable	Includes		Each
15"	19"	Wood	Yes	One 15” Lg. Steel Blade for Masonry (2-3 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blade (Pkg. of 1)

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Manual Miter Saws

Use this saw to cut precise angles by hand. Also known as a miter box saw. It has an adjustable cutting depth. Cutting angles listed are for both left- and right-hand cuts.

Overall		Base Table					Material
Lg.	Ht.	Wd.	Lg.	Max. Cutting Ht.	Cutting Angle	Max. Cutting Wd. @ Angle	Frame	Grip	Handle	Includes		Each
28"	10 3/4"	4"	14 1/2"	4 1/2"	45°, 54°, 60°, 67.5°, 75°, 90°	4 1/16" @ 45°, 6 1/2" @ 90°	Cast Zinc	Rubber	Plastic	One 22" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. Steel Blade for Wood (14 Teeth per Inch)	0000000	000000

Replacement Blade

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