Whether you’re cutting metal, plastic, or wood, keep a set of blades on hand to complete any reciprocating saw job. Also known as bimetal blades, the blades in these sets have high-speed steel teeth and a flexible carbon steel body. Thanks to their flexibility, they’re good for cutting flush against a surface, such as cutting pipe close to a wall or creating an access panel in an enclosure. Use them for straight cuts, curved cuts, and plunge cuts in the center of a material. With a ½” universal shank, they fit most reciprocating saws.

5-, 6-, and 14-piece assortments have wide blades meant for cutting through multiple layers. They’re also known as demolition blades.

10-piece assortments are for use on materials of any thickness.

30-piece assortment blades for wood with nails are for use on wood of any thickness.

Blades with an aluminum-alloy-coated body resist heat buildup when cutting, so they stay sharp and don’t get gummed up with metal shards. Since they stay cool, they won’t accidentally harden the edge that you’re cutting.