Milwaukee 12″ x 24T TORCH Reciprocating Saw Blade 5-Pack

This 12” reciprocating saw blade delivers professional-grade performance with 288 total teeth for clean, precise cuts in thin metal applications. Worth every penny for contractors who cut EMT conduit, metal studs, and ductwork daily. The 24 TPI configuration gives you the fine finish that matters when you’re working in finished spaces where ragged cuts look unprofessional.

Skip it if you’re cutting thick pipe or heavy plate. This blade is engineered for thin-gauge materials where precision matters more than aggressive material removal.

Blade Specifications and Performance

The 12-inch blade features bi-metal construction with high-speed steel teeth — the sweet spot between durability and sharpness. At 0.035” thickness with a 1” blade height, it’s rigid enough to resist wandering but thin enough to cut efficiently through sheet metal without bogging down your saw.

Specification	Value
Blade length	12 inches (30.5 cm)
Teeth per inch	24 TPI
Total teeth	288
Blade height	1.0 inch
Blade thickness	0.035 inches
Overall length	14.95 inches
Shank type	1/2 inch Universal Shank
Material	Bi-Metal (High Speed Steel teeth)

Marketed as the stiffest metal-cutting Sawzall blade in the bi-metal category — and the Grid Iron honeycomb pattern backs up that claim. That pattern isn’t just marketing. It prevents the blade from buckling when you’re pushing hard through stubborn materials.

Metal Cutting Applications

This blade handles steel studs, copper tubing/pipe, ductwork (galvanized steel, aluminum), sheet metal, Schedule-10 pipe, corrugated metal decking, EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing), and angle iron. Perfect for the HVAC contractor cutting galvanized ductwork or the electrician running EMT conduit through Montana commercial builds.

Fast cutting speed for demolition tasks makes it the blade you reach for when tearing out old metal framing or removing damaged ductwork. Leaves a fairly clean edge on tubing and framing — clean enough that you won’t need to deburr every cut before fitting connections.

24 TPI provides a finer, cleaner finish on thinner metals compared to the faster-cutting 18 TPI. The extra teeth per inch mean smoother cuts but slower progress. Choose accordingly. Bi-metal (48-00-5791) is more cost-effective for thin metal, while Carbide is superior for thick/hard/abrasive metals.

Durability Technologies

Milwaukee engineered three specific failure points out of this blade. Tough Neck ribs strengthen the blade tang to minimize break-away and provides the strongest Sawzall tang on the market. Tang breakage kills more reciprocating saw blades than tooth wear — especially when you’re twisting the saw to navigate tight spaces.

Grid Iron honeycomb pattern stiffens the blade body for maximum rigidity and resistance to buckling for straight, accurate cuts. Double Duty Upgrade optimized tooth design for up to 2x longer life and maximum durability in metal cutting. That’s not just longer between blade changes. It’s consistent cutting performance through the blade’s entire life.

Consistent reliability for professional use (e.g., auto-salvage) tells you this blade handles punishment. Auto salvage is brutal on blades — cutting through multiple materials, hitting unexpected fasteners, working at awkward angles. If it survives that environment, it’ll handle jobsite metal cutting.

Compatibility and Value

Insert the universal 1/2” shank into the blade clamp of a compatible reciprocating saw and ensure it is securely locked. Any standard reciprocating saw that accepts 1/2” universal shank blades (DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, Ryobi, etc.). No proprietary nonsense. Works in your SAWZALL, your apprentice’s HACKZALL, or that beat-up DeWalt in the gang box.

Five blades per pack gives you spares without buying a bulk box. For the contractor cutting metal studs and ductwork daily, that’s about a week’s worth. For the occasional metal cut, it’s a season’s supply.

Typically covered by Milwaukee’s standard limited warranty against manufacturer defects for consumable accessories. No specific long-term performance warranty is listed for individual blades. Standard warranty coverage for a consumable. United States of America manufacturing means consistent quality control.

Overall rating: 5 stars, rating scale: 5, review count: 3, recommendation rate: 100% — limited review volume but perfect scores from the contractors who use them hard.

FAQs

Q: Will this blade cut through nails in lumber? A: This blade is designed specifically for thin metal cutting with its 24 TPI configuration. While the bi-metal construction can handle occasional nail strikes, it’s optimized for sheet metal, tubing, and thin-gauge materials. For nail-embedded lumber, choose Milwaukee’s NITRUS carbide or Nail Guard blades instead.

Q: How does 24 TPI compare to 18 TPI for metal cutting? A: 24 TPI provides a finer, cleaner finish on thinner metals compared to the faster-cutting 18 TPI. More teeth mean smoother cuts but slower cutting speed. Choose 24 TPI when cut quality matters, 18 TPI when speed is priority.

Q: What’s the thickest metal this blade handles effectively? A: The blade is ideal for steel studs, copper tubing/pipe, ductwork (galvanized steel, aluminum), sheet metal, Schedule-10 pipe, corrugated metal decking, EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing), and angle iron. It’s optimized for thin-gauge materials — typically up to 1/8” thick. For heavier plate or thick-wall pipe, switch to a lower TPI blade.

Q: Does the Grid Iron pattern actually make a difference? A: Grid Iron honeycomb pattern stiffens the blade body for maximum rigidity and resistance to buckling for straight, accurate cuts. The pattern prevents the blade from bowing during aggressive cuts, keeping your cut line straight. Especially noticeable when cutting long runs of ductwork or metal studs.