In this episode we take a look at blades from Harbor Freight. Why buy an expensive blade when you can get the same performance, longevity, and reliability for a discount? Or can you? is this possible? let's find out.
Timecode
0:00 - Harbor Freight Recip Blades
1:04 - Warrior Blade
1:52 - Bauer Blade
3:12 - Hercules Carbide Blade
4:23 - Bauer vs Milwaukee Ax
5:44 - Hercules vs Lenox CT
7:08 - Warrior blade testing
8:52 - Bauer blade testing
10:33 - Hercules blade testing
13:42 - Blade wear review
16:57 - Performance testing Recap
20:00 - Leaderboard rankings
24:02 - Harbor Freight blade thoughts
Warrior Blade
These WARRIOR reciprocating saw blades are designed to stay sharp and flexible, resisting shattering under hard conditions. Perfect for fast cuts in nail-embedded wood, these reciprocating saw blades resist bending or warping on even the toughest jobs. These heat treated blades are designed with 6 teeth per inch, ready to accommodate a variety of wood cutting applications.
Alloy steel body that is electron beam welded to an M2 high speed steel cutting edge for tougher, longer lasting teeth
Perfect for fast cuts in nail-embedded wood
Side set tooth pattern, 6 teeth per inch
1/2 in. universal shank
Bauer Blade
Demolition-duty reciprocating saw blades from BAUER have a wide 1 in. body for straight, chatter-free cuts. The non-stick coating keeps blades cool and prevents gumming. The plunge tip makes it easy to make cutouts in plywood or drywall.
Durable bi-metal construction for 3x longer blade life
5 teeth per inch density helps blade slice through nail-littered lumber
Full kerf and 1 in. demolition body deliver straighter cuts with less vibration
Non-stick coating protects blade from heat, gumming and corrosion
Plunge tip for fast, easy plunge cutting
Hercules Carbide Blade
Extra-tough HERCULES reciprocating saw blades with C2 carbide teeth deliver up to 10X longer life and durability*, even when cutting nail-embedded wood. The Flex-Kerf body is shatter-resistant, making these blades ideal for demolition work. The Electra Shield™ coating keeps the blade running cool during long cuts.
Heavy duty C2 carbide teeth provide up to 10x longer life* even when cutting through tough nail-embedded wood
Flex-kerf body is flexible and shatter resistant with a short profile for effortless operation and long life
Strong reinforced neck protects against tang breakage
Electra-Shield™ non-stick coating protects from heat, gumming and corrosion