We take a look at the reciprocating saw blades some Recip saw manufacturers include with the tool. Are they setting you up for success, or just trying to get by with including the cheapest blade they can get? Lets find out as we test the Flex Demolition blade and the Bosch Edge Demolition blade.
These blades were included with the tool's purchased. The Bosch was included with the new profactor recip saw, and the flex was included with the flex recip saw (only one model at this time).
Timecode
0:00 - OEM blades any good
1:14 - Bosch Edge Demolition blade RDN9V
2:39 - Flex Demolition Blade FA202002
4:32 - Flex Demolition Blade tests
6:14 - Bosch Edge Demolition Blade tests
9:17 - Blade damage review
11:16 - Blade performance review
14:04 - OEM Blade leaderboard Rankings
17:39 - OEM Blade thoughts
Bosch
Bosch Reciprocating Saw Blades start sharp, stay sharp, and with Turbo-Teeth technology last up to 3X longer than standard recip saw blades. Designed for tough construction uses, these blades deliver the best performance for pro cutting applications. The blade's exclusive Turbo-Teeth design, performance-optimized blade geometry and Swiss-made reliability add up to a line of blades that deliver results.
Wood with nails reciprocating saw blades – features bi-metal construction, reinforced teeth for fast cutting and durable life
Engineered for professional jobsites – delivers excellent cuts during high-performance applications
Turbo-Teeth technology – lasts up to 3X longer than standard recip saw blades
Variable-pitch tooth design – provides a 5/8 tooth design, varying the tooth count along the length of the blade, for clean, fast cuts
Precision ground blade – starts sharp and stays sharper
Bi-metal material – delivers a hardened cutting edge for outstanding blade durability
Swiss-made blade – constructed with premium materials for reliable performance
The FLEX Demolition Reciprocating Saw Blade set is stocked with a full range of specialized blades to help you dominate any demolition. From tackling wood and nails or even various metals, these thick-bodied blades provide unrivaled strength to bust through tough jobs with ease. Strong tapering puts your full power behind every plunge, while the optimized tooth design keeps resistance under control for quick and easy work. Each blade is optimized for intense demolition, so you can take on extreme cutting applications with complete confidence and control.
THICK BODY - For unrivaled strength in demolition application
TAPERED BLADES - For unrivaled plunge cutting
OPTIMIZED TOOTH DESIGN - Provides stability with increased cutting speeds in a broad range of applications
DEMOLITION OPTIMIZED - For extreme cutting in variety of materials