Freud DS1203CP3 Diablo 12" Carbide Pruning Reciprocating Blade (3 Pack)

Diablo blades are number 1, sharp and last longer

These were used in taking down and cutting up several dead 15-20 ft trees. The blades are stout, the teeth are sharp and they last a very long time. They held securely in the saw and are long enough to handle branches that many blades could not. They made the job(s) a lot easier and quicker.

When it comes to the act of pruning, it is essential to have a blade that possesses the necessary qualities to effectively accomplish the task. I can confidently say that the Freud DS1203CP3 Diablo 12" Carbide Pruning Reciprocating Blade surpasses all other blades in terms of quality based on my personal experience.I have had great success using these blades to take down numerous smaller trees behind my house, and they have never let me down. No matter how tough the branches and limbs may be, they effortlessly and rapidly handle them.As time goes on and they are consistently used, it becomes apparent that they begin to exhibit signs of wear and tear. Following a continuous period of about six hours dedicated to pruning, I observed a minor drop in performance. However, to be completely honest, reaching that point requires a significant amount of rigorous and demanding effort.One aspect that I genuinely value about these blades is their ideal length, which makes them versatile for handling a range of tasks, including both thick branches and thinner limbs. The Diablo blade is known for its efficiency, allowing you to typically finish the task in one go.Whenever I need to prune, I always rely on these blades as they have consistently shown their effectiveness. When it comes to purchasing top-notch pruning blades, the Freud Diablo 12" Carbide Reciprocating Blades should be given top priority if you're in the market. The amount of money they cost is completely justified by their quality or usefulness.

Cuts through like butter.

Reviews that love it are spot on. I worked pruning cedar trees all day and the blade remained sharp and fast till the job was over. No need to change to a new blade yet. I couldn't be more pleased.

Cut down a tree and cut off all the branches with one blade. Cut the trunk into about 6 pieces. Much better than the Chinese five blade set I got for $15 but probably not as good as Dewalt blades which I used 2 blades for like 5 years 😛

This blade stays sharp through cutting multiple tree stumps. Functions like a chain saw. It’s super long and gets through thick tree stumps. Speed of delivery was fast. You can use it on small branches to prune or big stumps. I’m still on the first blade. They are built to last.

I have bought the 3-pack of these blades to dig out the roots of a large weeping cherry tree. The blades spent all of their time buried into the clay dirt, cutting a fairly dense and sticky wood. Right out of the box, the blades are very aggressive and cut wood almost as good as a small electric chainsaw. As you keep working in the dirt, the blades would progressively get duller. Since the teeth on either side do not wear out uniformly, the blade eventually starts vibrating, especially when pinched. This vibration leads to the blade breaking along the weakest point, which happens to be the hole punched in the mounting side of the blade. Since this part is standard across the sawzalls, there is no way to make it thicker or sturdier. I'm still giving these blades 5 starts and here is why:1. I don't think of anything else that would allow cutting in the dirt for this long and this deep. A chainsaw lasts like 5 minutes before unable to cut anything and needing to be sharpened. These blades last half an hour to an hour. Even dull, they never stop cutting. They go slower, but they still work.2. By the time a blade breaks, it is usually pretty dull already. It still works, but at this point you are actually looking forward to a new blade.The last of the three blades broke on me while I was sawing the last root, already out of the ground. You can see the complete pile I was able to dig out with these blades in my photos. At this, I am going to buy another pack because I've enjoyed them that much!