Width, TPI & tooth form

The best band saw blades for 2026

A band saw that cuts badly usually has the wrong blade on it. We cover width against minimum cutting radius, teeth per inch, tooth form, and when a bi-metal or carbide blade earns several times its price.

By Jean-Benoit Buisson

What we recommend

SMI Swiss Made Industries GmbH 2,360 × 13 × 0,65 mm, 6 TPI, set of 3

A three-blade pack in one specific length: everything about this purchase turns on whether your saw measures 2,360 mm (92.9 in).

Length
2,360 mm (92.9 in)
Width
13 mm (0.51 in)
Thickness
0.65 mm (0.03 in)
Pitch
6 teeth per inch
Tooth form
Standard set
Quantity
3
Intended machine
Scheppach Basato 3 Vario
Amazon reference
B0847MDQ1Q
EAN
4251402810384
- Three blades in a pack, which matches how fast they are consumed
- 6 TPI at 13 mm (0.51 in) wide is a sensible general-purpose combination
- German listing only — not sold in Britain, France, Italy, Spain or the United States
Best for: A Scheppach Basato 3 Vario, or any saw whose plate reads 2,360 mm (92.9 in)

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Bayerwald Werkzeuge Uddeholm 1,712 × 12 × 0,4 mm, 4 TPI

Swedish steel, welded in Germany, in one fixed length — a coarse pitch for softwood and a thin band that tensions easily.

Length
1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Width
12 mm (0.47 in)
Thickness
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Pitch
4 teeth per inch
Tooth spacing
6 mm (0.24 in)
Steel
Uddeholm, welded in Germany
Part number
120-23335
Amazon reference
B0FXH8MJNJ (identical on 6 markets)
EAN
4251128766385
- Uddeholm steel with a machine-set tooth and a professionally finished weld
- Supplied welded and ready to fit
- The manufacturer itself asks you to check the dimensions against your saw
Best for: Softwood, spruce, pine and MDF on a saw that takes a 1,712 mm (67.4 in) band

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Orta Bi-Metal M42, 13 mm × 1,790 mm, 6 TPI

A bi-metal blade for reclaimed timber: it survives the nail that destroys a carbon-steel blade.

Length
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Width
13 mm (0.51 in)
Thickness
0.90 mm (0.04 in)
Pitch
6 teeth per inch
Material
Bi-metal M42 HSS
Availability
No EAN published — other markets could not be verified
Amazon reference
B0DV5RZGVF
- Bi-metal M42 survives hidden nails and staples
- 6 TPI at 13 mm (0.51 in) wide is a sensible general pitch
- No EAN, so we could not confirm it is sold outside Germany
Best for: Cutting pallet wood, reclaimed timber and anything that might contain metal

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Uddeholm 1,400 × 6 mm, 6 TPI, pack of 5

Six millimeters wide is what turns a tight curve — and buying five at once is honest about how quickly you break them.

Length
1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Width
6 mm (0.24 in)
Thickness
0.65 mm (0.03 in)
Pitch
6 teeth per inch
Quantity
5
Availability
No EAN published — other markets could not be verified
Amazon reference
B07M9HTCGZ
- 6 mm (0.24 in) width follows a genuinely tight radius
- Five blades, which matches how fast narrow blades are consumed
- No EAN, so other markets could not be verified
Best for: Curve cutting on a small band saw, where blades are consumables

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Wei Shuqiang TCT 4,390 × 35 mm

A carbide-tipped sawmill band, four and a half meters of it — the most expensive consumable here and the least likely to fit your machine.

Length
4,390 mm (172.8 in)
Width
35 mm (1.38 in)
Tipping
Tungsten carbide
Type
Band saw blade
Quantity
1
Model number
Width 35 mm (1.38 in) / 40 mm (1.57 in)
Amazon reference
B0GVJR51KY (identical on 6 markets)
EAN
6400900457005
- Carbide tipping stays sharp far longer than a steel tooth in green timber
- €168 in Britain against €195 everywhere else in Europe
- No thickness and no tooth pitch published — both decide whether it can be tensioned and what it can cut
Best for: A horizontal log mill cutting pine and softwood logs to board

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POWERTEC 13603 assortment, 93-1/2 in, 3 blades

Three widths and two pitches for one length, so the saw can resaw, cut curves and scroll without a second order.

Length
93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)
Width
Three: 1/2 in (12.7 mm), 1/4 in (6.4 mm) and 1/8 in (3.2 mm)
Thickness
Not published by the maker. · The same maker publishes 0.025 in on two of its four listings on this shelf
Pitch
6 TPI on the 1/2 in and the 1/4 in; 14 TPI on the 1/8 in
Tooth form
Not published by the maker. · Stated an optimal geometric tooth arrangement
Steel
High grade carbon steel, stated, with a weld stated heat resistant
Quantity
3 blades
Intended machine
14 in saws taking a 93-1/2 in band — Delta, Grizzly, Rikon, Sears Craftsman, Jet, Shop Fox and Rockwell are named · The maker asks the length to be confirmed before ordering
Part number
13603
Amazon reference
B09F3BMKDV
EAN
0843441111412
- Three widths in one order, which is how a band saw is actually used
- A 1/8 in scroll blade included, which the maker's 105 in set omits
- No thickness, where the same maker publishes 0.025 in on two other listings here
Best for: A 14 inch saw that has to resaw, follow a curve and scroll in the same week

≈ $30
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POWERTEC 13625 assortment, 105 in, 3 blades

The riser-block length, with every thickness published — and the one assortment here that leaves out the fine blade.

Length
105 in, published — 2,667 mm (105 in)
Width
Three: 1/2 in (12.7 mm), 3/8 in (9.5 mm) and 1/4 in (6.4 mm)
Thickness
0.025 in on all three, published — 0.635 mm (0.03 in)
Pitch
6 TPI on the 1/2 in and the 1/4 in; 4 TPI on the 3/8 in · No blade finer than 6 TPI is included
Tooth form
Regular teeth on both the 4 TPI and the 6 TPI, stated
Steel
High grade carbon steel, stated flexible with a hard edge, with a heat-resistant weld
Quantity
3 blades
Intended machine
A Delta 14 in band saw fitted with a riser block, named by the maker
Part number
13625
Amazon reference
B0D3DV2JNN
EAN
0843441135067
- Publishes the thickness on all three blades, which two of this maker's listings here do not
- Names the tooth form as regular on both pitches
- The only POWERTEC assortment here with no 1/8 in scroll blade
Best for: A 14 inch saw with a riser block fitted, cutting deep stock rather than curves

≈ $40
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POWERTEC 13601 assortment, 62 in, 3 blades

The benchtop length, with the scroll blade kept in — three widths for the smallest class of band saw on the market.

Length
62 in, published — 1,575 mm (62 in)
Width
Three: 3/8 in (9.5 mm), 1/4 in (6.4 mm) and 1/8 in (3.2 mm)
Thickness
Not published by the maker.
Pitch
6 TPI on the 3/8 in and the 1/4 in; 14 TPI on the 1/8 in
Tooth form
Not published by the maker. · Stated an optimal geometric tooth arrangement
Steel
High grade carbon steel, stated, with a weld stated heat resistant
Quantity
3 blades
Intended machine
9 in saws taking a 62 in band — POWERTEC, Ryobi, WEN, Grizzly, Skil and Sears Craftsman are named · The maker asks the length to be confirmed before ordering
Part number
13601
Amazon reference
B09F2YK3Z8
EAN
0843441111399
- The right three widths for a 9 inch saw, scroll blade included
- No 1/2 inch blade, which a 9 inch wheel could not tension anyway
- No thickness published, as on the maker's 93-1/2 in set
Best for: A 9 inch benchtop band saw doing curves, small parts and light ripping

≈ $25
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POWERTEC 13100-P2, 59-1/2 in × 1/8 in, 14 TPI, 2 pack

The narrowest and finest band on this shelf, sold in twos — which is honest about how fast a 1/8 inch blade goes.

Length
59-1/2 in, published — 1,511 mm (59.5 in)
Width
1/8 in — 3.2 mm, the narrowest band on this shelf
Thickness
0.025 in, published — 0.635 mm (0.03 in)
Pitch
14 TPI — the finest pitch on this shelf
Tooth form
Stated a racer set / regular teeth profile, in those words
Steel
High grade carbon steel, stated flexible with a hard edge, with a heat-resistant weld
Quantity
2 blades
Intended machine
9 in saws taking a 59-1/2 in band — WEN 3959, Sears Craftsman, Porter-Cable, Ryobi, Delta, Black & Decker and Skil are named
Part number
13100-P2
Amazon reference
B0BN3YXDXN
EAN
0843441120940
- Publishes all three dimensions, which half this maker's listings here do not
- Two blades, which matches how fast a 1/8 in band is consumed
- A 1/8 in band is a consumable — expect to break them, not wear them out
Best for: Tight curves and small parts on a 59-1/2 inch benchtop saw, where blades are bought by the pair

≈ $17
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AYAO 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 6 TPI, 2 pack

Eighteen thousandths of an inch — the thinnest band here, which needs less tension and takes a tighter curve than anything else at this length.

Length
93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)
Width
3/8 in, published — 9.5 mm (0.37 in)
Thickness
0.018 in, published — 0.46 mm (0.02 in), the thinnest on this shelf
Pitch
6 TPI
Tooth form
Raker set, stated, with all teeth stated arranged evenly
Steel
Not published by the maker. · A unique welding technique is stated, with a strong and smoother weld point
Quantity
2 blades
Intended machine
14 in saws taking a 93-1/2 in band — Delta/Rockwell, Jet, Rikon, Steel City, General, Ridgid, older Sears Craftsman, Grizzly, Bridgewood and Woodtek are named: ten, the longest list on this shelf
Part number
JS-screen-11.10-1176
Amazon reference
B075ZX2RXL
EAN
0712640709716
- The only listing on this shelf to publish all three dimensions in one bullet
- Eighteen thousandths of an inch: less tension, tighter radius, easier on a light frame
- No steel grade at all — not carbon, not alloy, not bi-metal
Best for: A 14 inch saw with a light frame, where a thin band tensions properly and turns tighter

≈ $19
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Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 1/2 in, 4 TPI

The only band here sold on how little tension it needs — which on a light 14 inch frame is the figure that decides whether it tracks.

Length
93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)
Width
1/2 in, published — 12.7 mm (0.50 in)
Thickness
Not published by the maker. · A thin kerf is stated
Pitch
4 TPI — the coarsest pitch on the American half of this shelf apart from the sawmill band
Tooth form
Not published by the maker.
Steel
High silicon, low carbide steel, as the maker words it
Tension
Stated to run under low tension, which the maker states requires less horsepower — the only tension claim on this shelf
Quantity
1 blade
Intended use
Stated ideal for resawing thick stock · Stated to run cooler and last longer
Part number
144711
Amazon reference
B0036B4Q4Q
EAN
0669754935046
- The only band on this shelf sold on the tension it needs
- A thin kerf wastes less of the board on a resaw
- No thickness, on a blade whose whole argument is tension
Best for: Resawing thick stock on a 14 inch saw that struggles to tension a half-inch band

≈ $37
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Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 3 TPI, alternate set

Three teeth to the inch and an alternate set, with a stated working range of six to eight inches — on three sentences.

Length
93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)
Width
3/8 in, published — 9.5 mm (0.37 in)
Thickness
Not published by the maker.
Pitch
3 TPI — the coarsest woodworking pitch on this shelf
Tooth form
Alternate set, from the title — the only alternate set on this shelf
Steel
Not published by the maker.
Quantity
1 blade
Intended use
Stated primarily used in the furniture industry, and stated to perform even in thicknesses of 6 to 8 in — the only depth range published on this shelf
Published padding
The second of three features reads only “Applications are endless.”
Part number
PSW935383AS
Amazon reference
B005SC7VYS
EAN
0669754934322
- The only depth range published on this shelf: six to eight inches
- The only alternate set here, named in the title
- Three published features, one of which says only that applications are endless
Best for: Resawing six to eight inch stock on a 14 inch saw, by somebody who already knows the band fits

≈ $36
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WIKUS 34281-0024, 144 in × 1-1/4 in, M42, 5 pack

The only band here that publishes a hook angle, and the only one meant to be resharpened rather than replaced.

Length
144 in, published — 3,658 mm (144 in)
Width
1-1/4 in, published — 31.75 mm (1.25 in), the widest band on this shelf
Thickness
Not published by the maker.
Pitch
1.15 TPI, published — the coarsest pitch on this shelf by a factor of three
Tooth form
A 10 degree hook angle, published — the only hook angle on this shelf · No set is named
Steel
M42 bi-metal, stated made in Germany, stated to last ten times longer than carbon steel
Resharpening
Stated resharpenable multiple times with a CBN grinding wheel — the only resharpenable band on this shelf
Quantity
5 blades
Intended machine
Stationary and portable sawmills, stated · No mill model is named
Part number
34281-0024
Amazon reference
B0DTQ7VCYC
EAN
0990312391814
- Publishes a hook angle, which nothing else on this shelf does
- Publishes a pitch to two decimal places — 1.15 TPI
- No thickness, which on a 3,658 mm (144 in) band is what decides whether a mill can tension it
Best for: A bandsaw mill cutting logs to board, where a band is sharpened rather than thrown away

≈ $220
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For which need, in band saw blades

Finding the length the bandsaw imposes

Blade length is imposed to the millimeter by the saw: it is the first thing to check, before any consideration of cutting.

Wei Shuqiang TCT 4,390 × 35 mm

Resawing straight

A wide blade does not deflect and follows the fence. That is what separates a usable resaw from a wavy cut.

AYAO 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 6 TPI, 2 pack

Cutting tight curves

The narrower the blade, the smaller the radius can be. A wide blade simply will not turn.

Uddeholm 1,400 × 6 mm, 6 TPI, pack of 5

For whom, within band saw blades

Resawing and breaking down: Wide blade, few teeth, hook tooth form. It is the configuration that turns a bandsaw into a breaking-down machine.
Scrollwork: Narrow blade, fine teeth. The minimum radius follows from the width, and forcing a wide blade round a curve twists it permanently.
Resawing and scrolling on the same machine: A medium-width blade does both moderately. Many workshops keep two blades and change in five minutes.

What each advantage costs, on band saw blades

Width against cutting radius: It is the bandsaw's fundamental trade-off and it has no solution: a blade cannot be both rigid and able to turn tightly.
Tooth pitch against finish: A coarse pitch clears sawdust on thick cuts and leaves a rough edge. A fine pitch gives a good surface and clogs in thick wood.
Carbon steel against bi-metal: Carbon costs little and dulls fast; bi-metal lasts several times longer for a higher price. In regular use, bi-metal works out cheaper.

Before buying band saw blades

How do I find my saw's blade length?

It is in the manual, or measured by running a flexible tape around the path of the old blade. A few millimeters out and correct tensioning becomes impossible.

What width for what radius?

Approximately: 6 mm (0.24 in) for a 15 mm (0.59 in) radius, 10 mm (0.39 in) for 40 mm (1.57 in), 13 mm (0.51 in) for 70 mm (2.76 in). Beyond a 20 mm (0.79 in) blade you barely turn at all.

How many teeth per inch?

At least three teeth must be engaged in the thickness being cut. In thick wood, a coarse pitch; in thin plywood, a fine one, or the blade grabs.

Why does my bandsaw blade break in the same place?

It is the weld, weakened by excessive tension or badly set guides. A properly tensioned, properly guided blade lasts months.

Does a new bandsaw blade need breaking in?

A few slow cuts in softwood refine the edge and noticeably extend its life. Five well-invested minutes.

How should blades be stored?

Coiled in three loops, in a sleeve or a card wrap, away from damp. A rusty blade cuts badly and breaks sooner.

What is blade drift?

The natural angle at which each blade cuts, never exactly parallel to the fence. It is measured on an offcut and compensated by angling the fence.

Is a bimetal blade worth it on wood?

It costs three times more and lasts five to ten times longer on hardwood or reclaimed stock with nails in it. On clean softwood, carbon steel is still the winning sum.

What to remember about band saw blades

The length is imposed, the width is chosen by the curves you have to cut, and the tooth pitch by the thickness. A properly tensioned blade with set guides lasts months; badly set, it breaks at the weld within hours.

A quick look at band saw blades

Band saw blades in one table

A column holds only if four machines in five publish the figure. Below that, it would compare what the manuals left out.

Model	Price	Length	Width	Pitch	Quantity
POWERTEC 13100-P2, 59-1/2 in × 1/8 in, 14 TPI, 2 pack	$17	59-1/2 in, published — 1,511 mm (59.5 in)	1/8 in — 3.2 mm, the narrowest band on this shelf	14 TPI — the finest pitch on this shelf	2 blades
AYAO 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 6 TPI, 2 pack	$19	93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)	3/8 in, published — 9.5 mm (0.37 in)	6 TPI	2 blades
POWERTEC 13601 assortment, 62 in, 3 blades	$25	62 in, published — 1,575 mm (62 in)	Three: 3/8 in (9.5 mm), 1/4 in (6.4 mm) and 1/8 in (3.2 mm)	6 TPI on the 3/8 in and the 1/4 in; 14 TPI on the 1/8 in	3 blades
POWERTEC 13603 assortment, 93-1/2 in, 3 blades	$30	93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)	Three: 1/2 in (12.7 mm), 1/4 in (6.4 mm) and 1/8 in (3.2 mm)	6 TPI on the 1/2 in and the 1/4 in; 14 TPI on the 1/8 in	3 blades
Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 3 TPI, alternate set	$36	93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)	3/8 in, published — 9.5 mm (0.37 in)	3 TPI — the coarsest woodworking pitch on this shelf	1 blade
Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 1/2 in, 4 TPI	$37	93-1/2 in, published — 2,375 mm (93.5 in)	1/2 in, published — 12.7 mm (0.50 in)	4 TPI — the coarsest pitch on the American half of this shelf apart from the sawmill band	1 blade
POWERTEC 13625 assortment, 105 in, 3 blades	$40	105 in, published — 2,667 mm (105 in)	Three: 1/2 in (12.7 mm), 3/8 in (9.5 mm) and 1/4 in (6.4 mm)	6 TPI on the 1/2 in and the 1/4 in; 4 TPI on the 3/8 in · No blade finer than 6 TPI is included	3 blades
WIKUS 34281-0024, 144 in × 1-1/4 in, M42, 5 pack	$220	144 in, published — 3,658 mm (144 in)	1-1/4 in, published — 31.75 mm (1.25 in), the widest band on this shelf	1.15 TPI, published — the coarsest pitch on this shelf by a factor of three	5 blades
Bayerwald Werkzeuge Uddeholm 1,712 × 12 × 0,4 mm, 4 TPI	—	1,712 mm (67.4 in)	12 mm (0.47 in)	4 teeth per inch	—
SMI Swiss Made Industries GmbH 2,360 × 13 × 0,65 mm, 6 TPI, set of 3	—	2,360 mm (92.9 in)	13 mm (0.51 in)	6 teeth per inch	3
Orta Bi-Metal M42, 13 mm × 1,790 mm, 6 TPI	—	1,790 mm (70.5 in)	13 mm (0.51 in)	6 teeth per inch	—
Wei Shuqiang TCT 4,390 × 35 mm	—	4,390 mm (172.8 in)	35 mm (1.38 in)	—	1
Uddeholm 1,400 × 6 mm, 6 TPI, pack of 5	—	1,400 mm (55.1 in)	6 mm (0.24 in)	6 teeth per inch	5

What each budget cuts on this shelf

Lower range

$17 – $19

2 models

POWERTEC 13100-P2, 59-1/2 in × 1/8 in, 14 TPI, 2 pack, AYAO 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 6 TPI, 2 pack

Mid range

$25 – $30

2 models

POWERTEC 13601 assortment, 62 in, 3 blades, POWERTEC 13603 assortment, 93-1/2 in, 3 blades

Upper range

$36 – $220

4 models

Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 3/8 in, 3 TPI, alternate set, Timber Wolf 93-1/2 × 1/2 in, 4 TPI, POWERTEC 13625 assortment, 105 in, 3 blades

Where the data is read

Specifications: manufacturer sheets for woodworking machines and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure in this table names its source.

Most recent revision in this category: October 7, 2026.

How we assess band saw blades

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.