Best Jigsaw Blades for Wood and Metal (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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Jigsaw results come down to two things: matching TPI to the material and a shank that actually fits your saw. Fine, high-TPI blades leave clean edges but cut slowly and can wander in thick stock; coarse, low-TPI blades rip through wood fast but splinter the surface; and metal needs a completely different fine-tooth HSS blade. All three of our picks are universal T-shank, which fits about 90% of modern jigsaws tool-free. We cover a clean-cut wood blade, a fast-cut wood blade and a thin-metal blade so you can keep the right one loaded for the job.
A 5-pack of 4 in. 10-TPI T-shank wood jigsaw blades with ground, side-set teeth for splinter-free edges in hardwood, plywood, and laminate. The T-shank fits roughly 90% of jigsaws with no adapter. Being high-carbon steel, they dull quickly and can't cut metal; the 10 TPI is slow, and the 4 in. length limits depth to about 1-1/4 in. stock.
- Wood
- Plywood
- Clean cuts
Pros
- Ground, side-set teeth leave a splinter-free edge in hardwood, plywood and laminate
- T-shank fits roughly 90% of modern jigsaws with no adapter
- Inexpensive per blade, so dulled blades are cheap to swap out
Cons
- High-carbon steel dulls quickly and cannot cut metal or nails
- 10 TPI cuts slowly compared with coarse fast-cut wood blades
- Short 4 in length limits cutting depth to roughly 1-1/4 in stock
A 5-pack of 3-5/8 in. 17-24 TPI T-shank HSS blades for sheet metal under about 1/8 in. The fine pitch keeps three teeth on thin stock so it won't snag or strip, and the wavy-set HSS teeth handle ferrous and non-ferrous sheet. The fine pitch is far too slow and clogs in wood, it stalls in thick plate, and teeth dull fast without cutting oil.
- Metal
- Sheet metal
- Thin metal
Pros
- Fine 17-24 TPI keeps at least three teeth on thin stock so it will not snag or strip
- HSS wavy-set teeth handle both ferrous and non-ferrous sheet metal
- T-shank universal fit and low pack price make it easy to keep spares on hand
Cons
- Fine pitch is far too slow and clogs badly in wood
- Rated only for metal under about 1/8 in, so it stalls in thick plate
- HSS teeth overheat and dull fast without cutting oil on longer runs
The Bosch T144D is a 4 in, 6 TPI high-carbon-steel jigsaw blade tuned for speed in wood, plywood and particleboard. Its aggressive tooth pattern chews through thick softwood and framing lumber quickly, and the T-shank fits about 90% of modern jigsaws tool-free. It is an economical fast-cut companion to a fine clean-cut blade - just expect a rougher edge and keep it off metal, which needs a fine HSS blade instead.
- Wood
- Plywood
- Fast cuts
- Curves
Pros
- Aggressive 6 TPI teeth rip through wood far faster than fine finish blades
- 4 in length cuts stock from 1/4 in up to about 2-3/8 in thick
- Universal T-shank mounts tool-free in roughly 90% of jigsaws
Cons
- Coarse teeth leave a splintered edge - not for veneer or finish cuts
- High-carbon steel dulls quickly in hardwoods and cannot cut metal
- Flexes more than a narrow scroll blade on tight curves
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Frequently Asked Questions
- T-shank or U-shank jigsaw blades?
- T-shank is the modern standard and fits roughly 90% of jigsaws with a tool-free clamp. Only buy U-shank if your saw specifically requires the older screw-clamp style.
- Why does my jigsaw blade splinter the top of the cut?
- Too few teeth or the wrong blade. Use a fine 10+ TPI clean-cut wood blade like the Bosch T101B, keep the shoe flat, and slow your feed rate on veneers and laminate.
- What blade cuts metal on a jigsaw?
- Use a fine 17-24 TPI HSS metal blade like the Bosch T118A for sheet metal under 1/8 in. Run a slow speed with the pendulum/orbital action off, and clamp the workpiece to reduce chatter and blade breakage.