Saw Blades

Saw Blades — Quick Reference

AIMS Industrial stocks around 150 saw blades for circular saws, jigsaws, reciprocating (sabre) saws, brushcutters and diamond-blade cutting, from Sutton Tools, AUSTSAW, Bordo and Excision. This page covers blades for handheld and bench power tools. If you're after a stationary power hacksaw machine blade, a band saw blade or a hand hacksaw blade, see the Companion Collections below — they're a genuinely different product to what's on this page.

Rule of thumb: keep at least three teeth in the workpiece at all times — too coarse a pitch on thin material strips teeth, too fine a pitch on thick material clogs with swarf. Match blade diameter and bore to your saw, and always wear eye and hearing protection.

Circular saw blades (TCT)

Tungsten carbide-tipped (TCT) circular blades are the biggest range on this page, mostly from AUSTSAW and Bordo, with specialty stainless and aluminium blades from Excision. Tooth count and grind determine the cut: fewer, larger teeth (6T–24T) rip faster through thick timber and hardwood sleepers, while high tooth counts (60T–96T) leave a clean, splinter-free edge in sheet goods, aluminium and stainless.

• General timber and construction: AUSTSAW Extreme and Raider ranges, including wood-with-nail blades built to handle embedded nails without chipping — e.g. the Extreme Wood with Nail Blade and Raider Timber Blade (185mm, 24T).
• Hardwood and sleepers: the Austsaw Redgum Sleeper Blade (235mm, 6 teeth) is a coarse-tooth blade purpose-built for cutting dense hardwood sleepers.
• Metal and sheet metal: AUSTSAW RaiderX Metal and Sheet Metal blades, and the Extreme Heavy Metal Blade (185mm x 20mm bore x 36T), for mild steel and sheet.
• Stainless steel: AUSTSAW Extreme Stainless Steel Blade (305mm x 25.4mm bore x 96T) and Excision's TCT Stainless Circular Cutting Blade — high tooth counts to manage stainless's heat and work-hardening.
• Aluminium and multi-material: AUSTSAW RaiderX Aluminium Multi Material and Aluminium Triple Chip blades, plus Excision's TCT Alu Circular Cutting Blade.
• Thin-kerf trade blades: the Bordo Rapidcut range (184mm) is available in single and multi-pack tooth combinations (16T, 24T, 40T, 60T) so tradies can carry one diameter with several tooth counts for different finishes.
• Panel saws and specialty cuts: AUSTSAW's Panel Saw and Scribe Blade (300mm/12", 24T) and 150mm Panel Cutter for scribing and panel-saw work.

Diamond blades

Diamond blades cut masonry, concrete and tile by abrasion rather than tooth-cutting, so they're rated by rim pattern rather than TPI. AUSTSAW and Bordo both supply the full spread of rim types stocked here:

• Continuous rim: AUSTSAW's Continuous Rim and Boxer Continuous Rim blades — smooth, chip-free edges for tile and stone.
• Segmented rim: AUSTSAW Boxer Segmented and Segmented General Purpose, plus Bordo's TradeCut Segmented Rim and Segmented Diamond blades — faster cutting with better dust/debris clearance, suited to concrete and brick.
• Turbo rim: Bordo TradeCut Turbo Fast Cut and Ultra Thin Turbo blades — a wavy segmented rim for faster general-purpose cutting.
• Polycrystalline (PCD): Bordo's Enduro Polycrystalline blade and AUSTSAW's Polycrystalline Diamond Blade Teeth — for abrasive, silica-heavy materials.
• Specialty: AUSTSAW's Crack Chaser "V" Point (105mm) for routing out cracks before repair, and Green Concrete blades for cutting fresh, uncured concrete.

Diameters in stock run from compact 105mm–125mm blades for grinders and small saws up to 350mm for larger cut-off saws. Always match bore size to your machine's arbor.

Jigsaw blades

Sutton Tools supplies the full jigsaw range here, in T-shank fitment, sized from 75mm to 130mm with tooth counts spanning 6 to 36 TPI:

• Wood — clean and splinter-free cutting: the H43xx and H44xx series (6–13 TPI) for general timber and laminate, including double-edge blades for cutting both directions without reversing the sheet.
• Metal and stainless: the H45xx series (8.5–36 TPI) covers sheet metal, general-purpose metal and stainless steel — the H4560802 (23 TPI) is TCT-tipped specifically for stainless.
• Speciality: plastic-cutting and carbide-grit blades (for glass, tile and ceramics) round out the range, plus multi-blade sets (5-piece wood, metal and multi-purpose kits) for tradies who need a spread of TPI on the truck.

Reciprocating (sabre) saw blades

Reciprocating blades are the largest single group in this collection, led by Sutton Tools' H5xx series with support from Bordo. Lengths run from 150mm up to 300mm, with tooth counts from a very coarse 3 TPI (insulation) up to 24 TPI (thin sheet metal):

• Demolition (wood and metal, nail-embedded): Sutton's Hypercut series (H505, H506) for cutting through mixed wood-and-nail or metal-and-fastener demolition work.
• Metal — Dominator and Mega Sharp: Sutton H508–H519 cover sheet metal (2–3.5mm and 3–5mm wall), pipe and solid metal sections in a range of TPI to match wall thickness.
• Wood: plunge-cut, curved-cut and green-wood blades (Sutton H522–H527) at 4–8 TPI for fast, coarse cutting.
• Pruning and arborist: Sutton's Tree Pruning and Pruning blades (4–5 TPI) and Bordo's dedicated Arborist Reciprocating Saw Blade, for green timber and branch work.
• Masonry and specialty: Sutton's Masonry Ultra blade (10–14 TPI, carbide grit) and specialty plasterboard and pallet-repair blades for less common cutting tasks.
• Bordo Xtreme and TCT ranges: 6 TPI and 14 TPI Xtreme blades, plus 6–8 TPI TCT blades for metal, in single and clam-shell packaging.

As with jigsaws, match the TPI to material thickness, not the job description — a fine-tooth blade on thick material clogs, and a coarse blade on thin sheet strips its own teeth.

Rotary and arborist blades

AUSTSAW's rotary hacksaw and arborist blades are a different product again — round, serrated or carbide-tipped blades fitted to brushcutters and clearing saws for cutting scrub, saplings and light regrowth, not power tools in the usual sense. Stock includes the 125mm Rotary Hacksaw Blade (22.2mm bore, 20 teeth), wide serrated-edge "Stihl-type" bush blades, and replacement blade bushes for mounting.

Power hacksaw blades — a different product

A handful of Sutton Tools power hacksaw blades (the H201–H204 range, all-hard HSS, 300mm–450mm) also sit in this collection, but they're built for stationary power hacksaw machines in engineering workshops — a different length, width and use case to the handheld and bench blades above. For the full range, TPI selection guide and fitting instructions, see our dedicated power hacksaw blades collection.

Choosing the right blade

• Tooth count / TPI: low TPI cuts fast and coarse (timber, demolition); high TPI cuts slower but cleaner (sheet metal, stainless, laminates). Keep at least three teeth engaged in the material at all times.
• Material compatibility: TCT for wood, aluminium and composites; bi-metal or TCT-tipped for steel and stainless; diamond for masonry, concrete and tile.
• Diameter and bore: always match blade diameter and arbor/bore size to the saw — a blade that doesn't fit the arbor is a safety hazard, not just an inconvenience.
• Cutting fluid: for metal-cutting circular, reciprocating and power hacksaw blades, running cutting fluid extends blade life and cut quality — see our cutting lubricants range.
• Brand: AUSTSAW and Sutton Tools cover the bulk of the range for everyday trade and workshop use; Bordo and Excision add specialty diamond, thin-kerf and stainless-specific options.

Companion Collections

• Power hacksaw blades — Sutton HSS blades for stationary power hacksaw machines, a genuinely different product to the handheld/bench blades on this page.
• Band saw blades — continuous-loop blades for horizontal and vertical bandsaws, for higher-throughput metal and timber cutting.
• Saws & hacksaws — hand hacksaws and hand hacksaw blades for on-site, single-cut work.
• Circular saw blades, diamond saw blades, jig saw blades and reciprocating saw blades — each blade type's full dedicated range.
• Cut-off wheels — abrasive cutting discs for angle grinders and chop saws.
• Cutting lubricants — cutting fluid and lubricant to extend blade life on metal cuts.
• Tube cutters and power saws & accessories — related cutting tools and saw accessories.

Order saw blades from AIMS

Not sure which blade suits your saw, material or job? AIMS Industrial is an Australian-owned business and our team can help you match blade type, tooth count and diameter to the cut you need. Call us on (02) 9773 0122, get in touch via our contact us page, or submit a request a quote for bulk or account pricing. Fast dispatch from our Australian warehouse.

People Also Ask — Saw Blades

What type of saw blade do I need for cutting steel?

For handheld and bench cutting, use a TCT metal-rated circular blade (such as AUSTSAW's RaiderX Metal or Extreme Heavy Metal blade) or a bi-metal/TCT reciprocating blade from Sutton's Dominator or Mega Sharp series. For higher-volume workshop cutting of bar and section, a band saw blade or power hacksaw blade is usually faster and more economical.

What TPI should I use on a reciprocating saw blade?

Match TPI to material thickness, not the job type: coarse 3–6 TPI for thick wood, green timber and insulation; medium 8–14 TPI for general metal and pruning; fine 18–24 TPI for thin sheet metal. Keep at least three teeth in contact with the material at all times.

What's the difference between a circular saw blade and a jigsaw blade?

A circular saw blade is a fixed-diameter disc for straight cuts on a circular or bench saw. A jigsaw blade is a narrow reciprocating blade for curved and intricate cuts, sized by length (75mm–130mm in our range) rather than diameter, and fitted in a T-shank or U-shank mount.

What does TCT mean on a saw blade?

TCT stands for tungsten carbide-tipped — small carbide teeth brazed onto a steel blade body. Carbide holds an edge far longer than plain steel, particularly in abrasive materials like chipboard, MDF and hardwood, which is why most circular and many jigsaw and reciprocating blades in our range are TCT.

How do I choose a diamond blade for concrete versus tile?

Segmented and turbo-rim diamond blades cut faster and clear debris better, making them the choice for concrete, brick and block. Continuous rim blades cut more slowly but leave a smoother, chip-free edge, which is what you want for tile, stone and other finish-critical cuts.

Can I cut nail-embedded timber with a standard wood blade?

No — a standard fine-tooth wood blade will chip or dull quickly on embedded nails. Use a demolition-rated blade instead: AUSTSAW's Wood with Nail circular blades or Sutton's Hypercut reciprocating blades are built with a tougher tooth form specifically for mixed wood-and-fastener demolition cutting.

Do you stock hand hacksaw blades and band saw blades on this page?

Not directly — hand hacksaw blades are in our saws & hacksaws collection, and band saw blades have their own band saw blades collection. This page covers circular, diamond, jigsaw, reciprocating and rotary/arborist blades for handheld and bench power tools.

What brands of saw blades does AIMS stock?

Our saw blade range is supplied by Sutton Tools, AUSTSAW, Bordo and Excision, covering circular, diamond, jigsaw, reciprocating and rotary/arborist blades across wood, metal, stainless, aluminium and masonry applications.