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You have one T-shank jigsaw and you want a 15-blade pack with one obvious type code. The TopsTools T144D pack is the top pick at about £5.99, with 4.6 from 5,662 reviews. It is for fast coarse cuts. It chips fine veneer.
Jigsaw blades for wood comparison 2026
The best wood jigsaw blades, compared.
Top pick: JMD 30× T101BR reverse-tooth blades Best value: TopsTools 25× T101B jigsaw blades – About £8.99 for 25 T101B blades, about 36p each, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews. Not a reverse-tooth blade. Updated 22.10.2026.
Jigsaw blades for wood are the consumable blades a jigsaw uses in timber, plywood, chipboard and similar board. In the UK they are mostly high-carbon steel, sold in packs and identified by a type code. You change the pack when the cut changes: a fast rip in thick softwood, a cleaner straight edge in ply, or a top face that must not splinter. Match the shank first. A T-shank fits most modern tool-free jigsaws. An older U-shank clamp needs that tang, and the two do not swap. Then match the tooth to the board. Coarse side-set codes such as T111C and T144D cut thick softwood quickly and chip fine veneers. T101B is the usual cleaner straight cut in ply and chipboard. T101BR is a reverse tooth for a cleaner top on laminate-facing board. Thinner codes suit curves. A mixed pack only helps if you will use more than one code. Unplug before a blade change, clamp the work, and wear eye and dust protection. How to choose is set out in the [buying guide for jigsaw blades for wood](/hub/saw-accessories/jigsaw-blades-wood/sub/jigsaw-blades-wood-buying-guide).
Jigsaw blades for wood are the consumable blades a jigsaw uses in timber, plywood, chipboard and similar board. In the UK they are mostly high-carbon steel, sold in packs and identified by a type code.
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JMD’s JT101BR-30 is 30 reverse-tooth T101BR blades, listed at 4 inches and 10 TPI, T-shank, £16.99, with 4.8 from only 22 reviews and a single UK review body in the stored review notes. The bullets say chrome-vanadium steel and a reverse tooth for a cleaner top face on hard and soft wood, plywood, plastics, OSB and laminated particle board from about 5 mm to 32 mm, printed as 3/16 inch to 1-1/4 inch, packed in a plastic tube. A 4.8 score on 22 reviews is not the same evidence as 2,930 reviews on the TopsTools T101B pack. Reverse tooth helps the face you can see and does not remove underside breakout, so a backing board and orbital turned off still matter. Captured UK reviews are too thin to show a wear or snapping pattern. At about 57p a blade you get a lot of one finish code for repeated laminate-facing cut-outs if the tang matches. It is a weak bet if you wanted life proven by a large UK sample.
Pros
- 30 reverse-tooth T101BR blades in a storage tube
- Listing aims at a cleaner top on laminate-facing board
- T-shank, 10 TPI, 4 inch length
- 4.8 stars, with the small sample stated beside them
Cons
- Only 22 reviews and one captured UK body
- £16.99 is dear next to the 25-blade T101B pack
- Reverse tooth does not stop underside breakout
- Wear life is not documented in the captured reviews
Best for: You repeat laminate-facing or worktop cut-outs and you want a deep T101BR stock despite a thin review file.
Less suitable: You need coarse speed in thick timber, or you will only buy a blade with a large UK review count.
Specifications
- Model
- JMD 30× T101BR reverse-tooth blades
- Brand
- JMD
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(22)
- Type code
- T101BR
- Shank
- T-shank
- Teeth
- 10 TPI
- Pack size
- 30 blades
- Materials
- Wood, plastic
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 4 in
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
What is a T101BR blade for?
The listing describes a reverse tooth for a cleaner top on hard and soft wood, plywood, plastics, OSB and laminated particle board from about 5 mm to 32 mm. It does not stop underside breakout.
How many reviews support the 4.8 score?
The stored line is 4.8 from 22 reviews, with one UK review body captured. That is not the same evidence as 2,930 reviews on the TopsTools T101B pack.
Our view
The DeWalt DT2290-QZ is listed as a 10-blade HCS wood variety pack at £9.95, with 4.7 from 1,619 amazon.co.uk reviews. The listing records a T-style attachment and mixed tooth pitches, so this is a branded mix for general wood rather than one Bosch type code such as T144D or T101B. UK review text in the file often praises price, sharpness and fit on named jigsaws, and the same sample mentions snapping and a rough finish. At about £1 a blade it costs more per piece than the 15-blade coarse packs in this comparison, which is what you pay for the DeWalt name and a Switzerland origin line. The captured bullets do not name a storage case or a reverse-tooth code. Treat the 10-piece contents line as the pack, because the variant field only says pack count 1. It is a sensible branded wood assortment when your clamp is T-shank, and the star line still does not prove a longer edge life than cheaper HCS packs.
Pros
- 10-blade HCS wood variety pack at £9.95
- T-style attachment stated on the listing
- 4.7 from 1,619 amazon.co.uk reviews
- UK reviews often mention sharpness and fit
Cons
- About £1 a blade, above the £5.99 coarse packs
- UK reviews also mention snapping and a rough finish
- Mixed pitches, so not a single type code
- No storage case named in the captured bullets
Best for: You want a branded HCS wood mix for a T-shank DeWalt-style clamp and you will keep a specialist code for fine faces.
Less suitable: You need one code only, a U-shank clamp, or the lowest price per blade.
Specifications
- Model
- DeWalt DT2290-QZ jigsaw blades
- Brand
- DeWalt
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(1,619)
- Type code
- Mixed
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 10 blades
- Materials
- Wood
- Weight
- 100 g
Common questions
What shank does the DeWalt DT2290 listing describe?
The stored listing records a T-style attachment. It is a 10-blade HCS wood mix, not one Bosch-style code. Check your clamp if the saw is an older U-shank.
Does the DeWalt pack name a storage case?
The captured bullets do not name a storage case or a reverse-tooth code. The pack line to use is 10 blades. The variant field only says pack count 1.
Our view
JMD lists 30 T111C blades at 100 mm and 8 TPI for £12.99, with 4.7 from four reviews and no UK review bodies captured. The bullets describe a T-shank, chrome-vanadium steel and side-set milled teeth for a quick cut in softwood from 4–50 mm plus chipboard, wood-core plywood and fibreboard, which repeats the usual T111C band rather than a result measured on this ASIN. A plastic box is included. Four reviews cannot support a wear or splinter claim, so this card does not invent one. Bosch Professional’s GB page for the T111C pattern gives a similar 4–50 mm softwood idea, 3.0 mm pitch and HCS, while this listing prints 8 TPI, so those two pitch figures are not the same measurement. At about 43p a blade the price sits near the heavily reviewed T144D packs without their evidence. Buy it only if you specifically want a 30-blade T111C stock and you accept an almost empty review file.
Pros
- 30 blades of one coarse code, T111C
- 100 mm T-shank in a plastic box
- Listing quotes the familiar 4–50 mm softwood band
- About 43p a blade at £12.99
Cons
- Only four reviews and no captured UK bodies
- 8 TPI on the listing is not Bosch’s 3.0 mm pitch figure
- No review evidence on wear or splintering
- Stars at 4.7 are not a settled score
Best for: You already want a deep T111C stock for fast softwood and you will judge the blades yourself.
Less suitable: You want a coarse pack that thousands of amazon.co.uk reviewers have already described.
Specifications
- Model
- JMD 30× T111C jigsaw blades
- Brand
- JMD
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4)
- Type code
- T111C
- Shank
- T-shank
- Teeth
- 8 TPI
- Pack size
- 30 blades
- Materials
- Wood, plastic
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
What thickness band does the T111C listing quote?
The bullets say a quick cut in softwood from 4–50 mm, plus chipboard, wood-core plywood and fibreboard. That repeats the usual T111C band. It is not a cut measured on this ASIN.
How many reviews are on the JMD T111C listing?
The stored line is 4.7 from four reviews, and no UK review bodies were captured. Four reviews cannot support a wear or splinter claim.
Our view
The TopsTools JSTT144D_3 pack is 15 T144D blades, 100 mm, 6 TPI high-carbon steel, at £5.99 with 4.6 from 5,662 reviews, the largest sample in this comparison. The listing describes a T-shank for straight, fast cuts in wood, OSB and plywood from about 6 mm to 60 mm, printed as 1/4 inch to 2-3/8 inch, and it claims the tang fits about 90% of current jigsaws, which you still check in the manual. UK reviews often mention value, sharpness, fit and durability, and they also mention breakage and a rough finish, which fits a side-set coarse blade. Abracs charts put T144D near 4.0 mm tooth spacing and a 5–50 mm band, so the listing’s upper thickness is the seller’s figure. At about 40p a blade it is cheap enough to retire a blade that has hit a nail, and “long life” is not a wear test. It is the top pick for fast coarse wood on a T-shank saw. It is a poor match for veneered doors and laminate faces.
Pros
- 15 T-shank T144D blades at £5.99
- 4.6 from 5,662 reviews, the deepest sample here
- 6 TPI, 100 mm, aimed at fast cuts in wood, OSB and ply
- About 40p a blade, so a dull edge is cheap to replace
Cons
- Rough finish and breakage show up in UK reviews
- Seller’s “90% of jigsaws” line still needs a clamp check
- Coarse side-set teeth chip fine veneer
- “Long life” is not measured in this file
Best for: You rip softwood, OSB or rough ply on a T-shank jigsaw and you want the pack with the most amazon.co.uk reviews.
Less suitable: The face must stay clean, the saw is U-shank only, or you need a fine curve blade.
Specifications
- Model
- TopsTools 15× T144D jigsaw blades
- Brand
- TopsTools
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(5,662)
- Type code
- T144D
- Shank
- T-shank
- Teeth
- 6 TPI
- Pack size
- 15 blades
- Materials
- Wood
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 110 g
Common questions
What shank does the TopsTools T144D listing describe?
The listing describes a T-shank. It also claims the tang fits about 90% of current jigsaws. Check the clamp in your manual before you order.
What thickness does the T144D listing quote?
The listing says fast cuts in wood, OSB and plywood from about 6 mm to 60 mm. An Abracs chart puts T144D nearer 5–50 mm, so treat 60 mm as the seller’s figure.
Our view
TopsTools sells 25 T101B blades at 100 mm for £8.99, about 36p a blade, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews. On UK trade charts T101B is the cleaner straight-cut HCS pattern for softwood, chipboard, wood-core ply and fibreboard in a roughly 3–30 mm band, and this listing stays on that single code. UK review text praises value, cut quality, fit on named brands and durability, while other reviews mention snapping, short life and splintering, so the “long life” title is not a wear test. The seller lists a long run of jigsaw brands, which is a compatibility claim you still check against your clamp. The pack is listed at 210 g. It is the best value pick here when you want a large stock of one clean-cut code rather than a coarse ripper. A visible laminate top still wants a reverse-tooth T101BR, with orbital turned down.
Pros
- 25 blades of one clean-cut code, T101B
- £8.99, about 36p a blade
- 4.6 from 2,930 reviews
- UK reviews mention cut quality as well as price
Cons
- Snapping, short life and some splintering still appear in reviews
- “Long life” is a title claim, not a measured edge test
- Brand-fit list is a seller claim
- Not a reverse-tooth blade for a show laminate face
Best for: You cut ply, chipboard or fibreboard up to about 30 mm and you want a deep stock of T101B on a T-shank saw.
Less suitable: You are ripping thick softwood quickly, or the visible face is laminate and you need T101BR.
Specifications
- Model
- TopsTools 25× T101B jigsaw blades
- Brand
- TopsTools
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(2,930)
- Type code
- T101B
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 25 blades
- Materials
- Wood, plastic
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 210 g
Common questions
Is the TopsTools T101B pack a T-shank?
The comparison record for this listing is a T-shank T101B. The title is 25 blades at 100 mm. Confirm the tang against your clamp before you rely on the brand list in the bullets.
Will T101B leave a clean laminate top?
T101B is the cleaner straight-cut code for ply, chipboard and fibreboard, often quoted around 3–30 mm. A visible laminate face wants reverse-tooth T101BR, with orbital turned down.
Our view
Saxton’s JST144D15 is another 15-blade T144D pack at £5.99, 4.6 from 599 reviews, supplied in a reusable pouch. The bullets specify fast cuts in wood, plywood and plastics up to 65 mm, a 100 mm length including the holder, 1.2 mm blade thickness and 6 teeth per inch. They claim a bayonet fit for Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Festool, Milwaukee and others, which is a T-shank style claim you still confirm on your clamp, including Festool. UK review text praises value, sharpness, fit and durability, and the recurring criticism is splintering or a rough finish on finer work. You pay the same shelf price as the TopsTools 15-pack and get fewer reviews plus the pouch. The 65 mm figure is the seller’s limit, above the roughly 5–50 mm Abracs band for T144D, so treat the top of that range as cautious on softwood. It suits rough board when you want the pouch and you accept chipping on show faces.
Pros
- 15 T144D blades at £5.99 with a reusable pouch
- 100 mm, 1.2 mm thick, 6 TPI in the bullets
- 4.6 from 599 reviews
- Seller states fast cuts in wood, ply and plastic
Cons
- Splintering on fine work is the review criticism
- 599 reviews, well behind the other £5.99 T144D pack
- 65 mm limit is a seller figure, not the Abracs 5–50 mm band
- Bayonet fit for Festool and others is a claim, not a test
Best for: You want a pouch of coarse T144D blades for rough timber and sheet, and a chipped edge is acceptable.
Less suitable: You need a clean veneer face, or you want the T144D pack with several thousand reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- Saxton 15× T144D jigsaw blades
- Brand
- Saxton
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(599)
- Type code
- T144D
- Shank
- T-shank
- Teeth
- 6 TPI
- Pack size
- 15 blades
- Materials
- Wood, plastic
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 140 g
Common questions
Is the Saxton T144D a T-shank?
The bullets claim a bayonet fit for Bosch, DeWalt, Makita, Festool, Milwaukee and others. That is a T-shank style claim. Confirm it on your clamp, including Festool.
How deep does the Saxton listing say it will cut?
The bullets say fast cuts in wood, plywood and plastics up to 65 mm, at 100 mm overall and 6 TPI. An Abracs band for T144D is nearer 5–50 mm, so treat 65 mm as the seller’s limit.
Our view
BGTEC’s 50-piece T-shank set is £19.79 with 4.6 from 442 reviews. The size bullet splits it into HSS metal blades, five T118A and five T118B, and HCS wood blades, ten each of T101AO, T101B, T101BR and T144D. That is 40 wood blades and 10 thin-metal blades, so a wood-only buyer pays for codes they may not use, while a mixed DIY kit is the point of the box. UK review text praises value, sharpness, fit and durability, and it also mentions splintering or a rough finish, which fits the T144D portion. The line that SK5 is “50 times higher than CRV” is seller marketing, not a test in this file. Category notes also record packaging complaints beside that praise. At about 40p a blade across 50 pieces the unit price looks strong until you notice the wood codes are only ten deep. Choose it when you cut thin sheet metal and several woods from one case.
Pros
- 50 T-shank blades covering wood and thin metal
- Ten each of T101AO, T101B, T101BR and T144D
- 4.6 from 442 reviews
- Named thickness bands for the metal codes in the bullets
Cons
- Ten metal blades are wasted if you only cut wood
- Only ten blades of each wood code
- Splintering appears in the UK review themes
- “50 times higher than CRV” is an untested seller line
Best for: You want one T-shank case for wood plus thin sheet metal and you can use several type codes.
Less suitable: You only rip softwood, or you need more than ten blades of a single wood code.
Specifications
- Model
- BGTEC 50-piece T-shank jigsaw set
- Brand
- BGTEC
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(442)
- Type code
- 6 type codes
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 50 blades
- Materials
- Wood, metal
- Cut role
- Wood and metal
- Weight
- 308 g
Common questions
What is in the BGTEC 50-piece set?
The size bullet lists five T118A and five T118B HSS metal blades, plus ten each of T101AO, T101B, T101BR and T144D in HCS. That is 40 wood blades and 10 thin-metal blades.
Is the SK5 claim a test result?
The line that SK5 is “50 times higher than CRV” is seller marketing. It is not a wear test in this file. UK reviews also mention splintering, which fits the T144D blades in the box.
Our view
SabreCut’s JSSCK003 is 10 wood blades at £6.99, 4.6 from 407 reviews, mixing T144D, T144DP, T101B, T101BF and T101AO. That spread covers a coarse side-set, a door and worktop variant on trade charts, a cleaner T101B and a fine curved T101AO, so one small pack can start several jobs with only a couple of blades of each code. UK reviews praise price, sharpness, fit and durability, and they criticise splintering, which is what the coarse blades in the mix do to veneer. The shank is not spelled out as T-shank or U-shank in the stored product data, so check the tang photo before you assume a tool-free clamp. A 0.06 inch thickness attribute is too slight to treat as blade gauge. At 106 g and about 70p a blade it is a compact starter, not a deep stock of one code. Skip it if you already know you will use T144D all week.
Pros
- Five wood codes in one 10-blade pack
- £6.99 and 4.6 from 407 reviews
- Includes both coarse T144D and cleaner T101B
- Light pack at 106 g
Cons
- Only a couple of blades of each code
- Shank type is not stated in the stored product data
- Splintering is the review criticism
- 0.06 inch thickness line is not a usable gauge
Best for: You want a small first mix of coarse, clean and fine wood codes and you will check the tang before ordering.
Less suitable: You need 15 or more of one code, or you cannot confirm the shank from the listing photos.
Specifications
- Model
- SabreCut 10-piece wood jigsaw mix
- Brand
- SabreCut
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(407)
- Type code
- 5 wood codes
- Pack size
- 10 blades
- Materials
- Wood
- Weight
- 106 g
Common questions
Which type codes are in the SabreCut 10-piece pack?
The title names T144D, T144DP, T101B, T101BF and T101AO. That is a small mix of coarse, cleaner and fine wood codes, with only a couple of blades of each.
Does the SabreCut listing state the shank?
The stored product data does not spell the shank out as T-shank or U-shank. Check the tang in the listing photos against your clamp before you order.
Our view
JMD’s assortment is titled as a 30-piece T-shank set at £14.59, while the variant line says 31, with 4.6 from 116 reviews and only nine UK review bodies captured. The bullets describe assorted blades for metal, wood, plastic and aluminium, CrV for wood and HSS for metal, in a plastic case, and they name Bosch, DeWalt and Milwaukee as a fit claim. The compatible-material attribute says metal only, which fights the wood wording, so read the bullet list rather than that one field. Captured UK reviews mention value and fit, with few detailed negatives and no documented edge life after heavy use. Counting 30 pieces, you are near 49p a blade and you are paying for a case plus a metal and wood mix rather than a deep run of one wood code. The sample is too small to rank it with the T144D packs that have thousands of reviews. Use it for odd jobs in several materials, then buy a specialist wood code once you know your usual board.
Pros
- T-shank case with wood and HSS metal blades
- £14.59, 4.6 from 116 reviews
- Plastic case named in the bullets
- Fit on named brands appears in the short UK sample
Cons
- Title says 30 pieces and the variant line says 31
- Only nine UK review bodies captured
- Material attribute says metal while bullets include wood
- No documented edge life after heavy use
Best for: You want one T-shank case for occasional wood and thin metal and you accept a modest review sample.
Less suitable: You only cut wood and you want a single type code with thousands of reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- JMD 30-piece T-shank assortment
- Brand
- JMD
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(116)
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 30–31 blades
- Materials
- Wood, metal
- Weight
- 181 g
Common questions
Is the JMD assortment 30 pieces or 31?
The title says 30 pieces. The variant line says 31. The bullets describe a T-shank mix for metal, wood, plastic and aluminium in a plastic case.
Why does the material field say metal only?
The compatible-material attribute says metal, while the bullets include wood. Read the bullet list. The review sample is 4.6 from 116 reviews, with nine UK bodies captured.
Our view
QUEFORET’s 50-piece T-shank set is £17.99 with 4.6 from 11 reviews. The title splits five each of T118A, T118B, T127D, T119B, T119BO and T244D, plus ten each of T101BR and T144D. That is a wide metal and wood mix with a thin UK sample: three captured reviews mention fit and also breakage. The material attribute lists high-speed steel and tungsten carbide, which is a strong claim beside a title that does not show a carbide grade on every code, so do not assume every blade is carbide. At 320 g and about 36p a blade the shelf price looks low for 50 pieces, and 11 reviews is too small to treat 4.6 as settled. Wood-facing codes are present, yet this file cannot show which ones chip or snap first. Use it as a speculative multi-material box only after you have checked the tang. If you need a wood result people have actually described, the large T144D and T101B packs are the ones with hundreds or thousands of reviews.
Pros
- 50 T-shank blades including ten T101BR and ten T144D
- £17.99, about 36p a blade if the count is complete
- Covers straight and curved codes in the title
- Fit is mentioned in the small UK capture
Cons
- Only 11 reviews, three UK bodies captured
- Breakage is already in that small sample
- Carbide and HSS are not shown code by code
- Too many types to learn your usual wood blade
Best for: You want a cheap speculative mix of metal and wood T-shank codes and you will test them on scrap.
Less suitable: You want a settled UK review picture before you trust a blade in show timber.
Specifications
- Model
- QUEFORET 50-piece T-shank jigsaw set
- Brand
- QUEFORET
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(11)
- Type code
- 8 type codes
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 50 blades
- Materials
- Wood, metal
- Cut role
- Wood
- Weight
- 320 g
Common questions
How is the QUEFORET 50-piece count split?
The title lists five each of T118A, T118B, T127D, T119B, T119BO and T244D, plus ten each of T101BR and T144D. Check the tang before you treat it as a T-shank set you can use.
Are all 50 blades carbide?
The material attribute lists high-speed steel and tungsten carbide. The title does not show a carbide grade on every code. Do not assume every blade is carbide. The stored line is 4.6 from 11 reviews.
Our view
Dekton’s DT80915 is a five-piece B&D style set of 75 mm and 50 mm HCS blades at £3.79, rated 4.5 from 395 reviews. The title is explicit that this is the older U-shank pattern, and it still names Decker, Ryobi, Hitachi, Makita and Stanley even though many current models from those brands take a T-shank. UK reviews praise the price and a sharp first cut, then raise snapping, short life, shank fit, splintering and pack-count disputes. The length attribute of 1 cm is not a usable blade length beside the 50 mm and 75 mm title lines, so use the title. Five short blades will not stock a weekend of sheet work the way a 15-piece T144D pack does. Buy it when your jigsaw manual shows a U-shank or B&D clamp. On a modern tool-free T-shank saw this tang is the wrong one, however low the shelf price looks.
Pros
- £3.79 for five HCS blades
- 75 mm and 50 mm lengths named in the title
- 4.5 from 395 reviews
- The one clear B&D / U-shank set in this comparison
Cons
- Wrong tang for a modern T-shank clamp
- UK reviews mention fit problems, snapping and short life
- Pack-count disputes appear in the review themes
- Short blades, not a deep wood stock
Best for: Your saw still uses a B&D or U-shank clamp and you want a cheap five-blade HCS set for wood and plastic.
Less suitable: You own a tool-free T-shank jigsaw, or you need 100 mm blades for thicker board.
Specifications
- Model
- Dekton 5-piece B&D jigsaw set
- Brand
- Dekton
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(395)
- Shank
- U-shank
- Pack size
- 5 blades
- Materials
- Wood, plastic
- Cut role
- Wood
- Length
- 50–75 mm
- Weight
- 30 g
Common questions
Will the Dekton set fit a modern T-shank jigsaw?
No. The title is a B&D type set, which is the older U-shank pattern. Many current saws from the brands named in the title take a T-shank. Read your clamp before you order.
How long are the Dekton blades?
The title names 75 mm and 50 mm HCS blades. A 1 cm length attribute on the listing is not a usable blade length beside those title lines.
Our view
EXFEIN’s 50-piece T-shank set is £19.99, 4.5 from 120 reviews, and the title is wood-only: T101AO, T101B, T101BR, T119BO, T308B, T144D, T111C and T344D. That covers fine curves, clean straight cuts, reverse tooth and coarse ripping, without the HSS metal blades in the BGTEC box. UK reviews praise value, sharpness and fit, and they criticise breakage and splintering. Category notes add an organiser that buyers like, and some bending when blades are pushed hard on laminate or metal, which this wood set is a poor match for anyway. Twenty-two UK bodies were captured, so the themes are clearer than on the four-review T111C pack and still thinner than TopsTools. At about 40p a blade you pay a similar unit region to a specialist 15-pack and get breadth instead of depth in any one code. It suits a T-shank owner who wants one wood case for shelves, curves and the odd coarse cut. It is a weaker buy if you already know you only need T144D or only T101BR.
Pros
- 50 wood blades across eight type codes
- T101B, T101BR, T111C and T144D in one T-shank case
- 4.5 from 120 reviews
- No metal blades if you only cut wood
Cons
- Breakage and splintering in the UK review themes
- Only 120 reviews, 22 UK bodies captured
- About £19.99 for breadth rather than a deep single code
- Bending shows up when blades are overworked
Best for: You want one wood-only T-shank case covering clean, reverse, fine and coarse codes.
Less suitable: You need metal blades, or a single code with thousands of reviews.
Specifications
- Model
- EXFEIN 50-piece wood jigsaw set
- Brand
- EXFEIN
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(120)
- Type code
- 8 wood codes
- Shank
- T-shank
- Pack size
- 50 blades
- Materials
- Wood
- Cut role
- Wood
- Weight
- 310 g
Common questions
Which wood codes does the EXFEIN title list?
The title lists T101AO, T101B, T101BR, T119BO, T308B, T144D, T111C and T344D. It is a wood-only T-shank set, without the HSS metal blades in the BGTEC box.
How many reviews does the EXFEIN listing have?
The stored amazon.co.uk line is 4.5 from 120 reviews, with 22 UK review bodies captured. Breakage and splintering are the criticisms in that sample.
How we compared
Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk listings captured on 20 October 2026. No laboratory cut test was run. Each stored score is out of 100 and is shown on the card divided by 10. The scoring note used four parts that sum to 98: stars 40, review sample 25, fit for the job 18, and value 15. On this page the value weight is 17 so the four weights sum to 100. The stored scores are unchanged. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is the large single-code pack at about 36p a blade with 2,930 reviews. A 4.8 from 22 reviews does not outrank a 4.6 from 5,662.
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Amazon stars
40%Star points are the amazon.co.uk rating divided by 5, then times 40, rounded. That is the largest share of the score. A high star line from a handful of reviews does not lead a 4.6 from several thousand.
2
Review sample
25%2,000 or more reviews score 25. The bands step down through 1,000–1,999 (22), 400–999 (16), 200–399 (12), 100–199 (9), 20–99 (5) and 1–19 (2). Stars do not prove edge life.
3
Fit for the job
18%A clear single wood code and a stated T-shank score 18. A single code with a bayonet or T-code claim scores 16. A useful named wood mix scores 15. Wood plus thin metal with named codes scores 14. A U-shank set that says so scores 12. A shank that is not stated scores 11. Missing type codes score 10.
4
Value in this set
17%The scoring note capped value at 15. This page weights it at 17 so the method totals 100. About 36–40p a blade with 1,000 or more reviews sits at the top of that band. The same unit price with a few hundred reviews sits lower. A branded 10-piece near £1 a blade is mid-band. A thin review file stays low even when the unit price looks cheap.
Independent review
Last updated: 22.10.2026
7 sources checked
Jigsaw blades for wood buying guide
Choose the shank, then the type code, then the pack. A jigsaw blade for wood is a short high-carbon consumable. Coarse side-set teeth are for speed in thick softwood. A ground taper or a reverse tooth is for a face you can see. A mixed case is useful only when you will use more than one code. Stars on amazon.co.uk do not prove which blade stays sharp longer.
What are jigsaw blades for wood?
A jigsaw blade for wood is a short consumable that the saw's clamp drives up and down through timber and board. On the UK market the usual pattern is high-carbon steel with a T-shank and a type code. The code tells you the tooth. T111C and T144D are coarse side-set blades for fast work in thick softwood. T101B is a ground taper for a cleaner straight cut in ply, chipboard and fibreboard. T101BR is a reverse tooth for a cleaner top face on laminate-facing board.
Best for
- A T-shank saw and one type code you already use, coarse or clean
- A mixed wood case when the weekend covers more than one board
Not ideal for
- A U-shank clamp paired with a T-shank pack
- Structural timber, hidden services, or a wood blade used as a metal cutter
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
T-shank on a U-shank saw
The tang has to match the clamp in the manual. A cheap T-shank pack will not seat in an older B&D clamp, and the Dekton U-shank set will not seat in a modern tool-free clamp.
- 2
Coarse teeth on a veneered face
T144D and T111C are side-set for speed. They chip fine veneer and laminate. Use T101B for a cleaner straight cut, or T101BR when the top face is the one you see. Reverse tooth does not stop underside breakout.
- 3
One mixed kit treated as every blade
A 30- or 50-piece case is several codes, sometimes including a few HSS blades for thin metal. It is not one universal blade, and it is not a thick-steel set. Leave orbital on only when the face can take it, and change a dull blade.
What to weigh up
Shank and type code
HighMatch T-shank or U-shank before you compare price. Most current jigsaws take a T-shank. A B&D-type set is the older U-shank, and the title has to say so. Then pick the code for the board. T111C and T144D are coarse and fast, and they splinter veneer. T101B is the cleaner straight cut, often charted around 3–30 mm. T101BR is reverse tooth for a cleaner top on laminate-facing board, not a cure for underside breakout. Fine codes such as T101AO suit curves in thinner stock.
Pack size and review depth
HighA single-code pack is the right buy when you already know the job. A mixed 30- or 50-piece case is the right buy when you need several codes, and sometimes a few thin-metal blades you will actually use. Price per blade only means something next to the review count. In the stored amazon.co.uk figures, about 36–40p a blade with thousands of reviews is a different piece of evidence from the same unit price with fewer than 25 reviews. Stars do not show which high-carbon edge lasts longer.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Kitchen and joinery
You want a cleaner straight cut in ply, chipboard or fibreboard up to about 30 mm. The TopsTools 25× T101B pack is best value at about £8.99, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews. A laminate-facing top still wants a reverse-tooth T101BR, and that pack in this set has only 22 reviews.
Frequent rough cutting
You buy coarse T144D blades and you will throw one away after a nail or a hard spot. The Saxton 15-blade pack is the same about £5.99 shelf price, with a pouch and 4.6 from 599 reviews. The review file is much thinner than the other T144D 15-pack.
Common questions about wood jigsaw blades
Which jigsaw blades for wood are the top pick in 2026?
The top pick is the TopsTools 15-blade T144D pack at about £5.99. It scores 9.3, the highest here: a stated T-shank, 100 mm, 6 TPI, and 4.6 from 5,662 amazon.co.uk reviews. The listing aims at fast cuts in wood, OSB and plywood. UK reviews also mention breakage and a rough finish, which fits a coarse side-set blade. It is a poor match for veneered doors. This is not a laboratory cut test.
Which wood jigsaw pack is best value?
Best value is the TopsTools 25-blade T101B pack at about £8.99, about 36p a blade, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews. It scores 8.8. On trade charts T101B is the cleaner straight-cut pattern for softwood, chipboard, wood-core ply and fibreboard, often around 3–30 mm. Reviews also mention snapping and some splintering. A visible laminate top still wants a reverse-tooth T101BR. The JMD T101BR pack in this set has only 22 reviews.
Do I need a T-shank or a U-shank jigsaw blade?
Match the tang to the clamp in your jigsaw manual. A T-shank fits most modern tool-free clamps. A U-shank, sometimes sold as a B&D type, fits older clamps only, and the two do not swap. In this set the Dekton five-piece set at about £3.79 is the clear U-shank listing. The other packs are recorded as T-shank, except the SabreCut 10-piece mix, where the stored listing does not state the shank. This page does not claim that any pack fits every jigsaw.
Which type code is for thick timber, and which is for a clean face?
Coarse side-set codes T111C and T144D are for speed in thick softwood. Trade charts put T111C near 4–50 mm and T144D near 5–50 mm. Seller limits on these listings can sit higher, so treat the top of a wide range as cautious. T101B is the cleaner straight cut, often about 3–30 mm. T101BR is reverse tooth for a cleaner top on laminate-facing board. It does not stop breakout on the underside. Turn the orbital action down on a fragile face.
How much do jigsaw blades for wood cost on amazon.co.uk?
Stored amazon.co.uk prices on 20 October 2026 run from about £3.79 to about £19.99. The small U-shank set is about £3.79. The 15-blade coarse packs are about £5.99. The 25-blade T101B pack is about £8.99, and the branded 10-blade mix is about £9.95. The 30- to 50-blade cases run from about £12.99 to about £19.99. These are stored shelf prices, not a live check. A low price per blade with only a handful of reviews is not the same as a heavily reviewed pack.
What should I do before I change a jigsaw blade?
Unplug the saw before you change the blade. Electrical Safety First guidance for jigsaws covers a UK 3-pin plug on a mains tool, the correct blade for the material, work that is clamped, goggles and a dust mask, and dust cleared from the cut line. HSE woodworking sheets focus on dust and fixed machines more than on portable jigsaws. Fit, orbital setting and support are in how to use jigsaw blades for wood. Call a professional for hidden services, structural work, or a tool fault.
Can a wood jigsaw kit cut metal?
A wood-category mixed kit is not a dedicated metal blade. Some boxes in this set add a few HSS blades, such as T118A and T118B, for thin sheet. That is convenience, not the same performance as a metal-only set, and it is not a result for thick steel. Do not run a coarse wood blade into steel. Blades chosen for metal are compared separately under jigsaw blades for metal. Check the shank on either page against your clamp.
Our verdict
The top pick is the TopsTools 15× T144D pack at about £5.99. It scores 9.3, the highest here: a stated T-shank, 100 mm, 6 TPI, and 4.6 from 5,662 reviews. UK reviews also mention breakage and a rough finish, which fits a coarse side-set blade. Best value is the TopsTools 25× T101B pack at about £8.99, about 36p a blade, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews and a score of 8.8. It is one clean-cut code, not a reverse-tooth blade. A 4.8 from 22 reviews on the JMD T101BR pack does not outrank either sample. Prices were stored on 20 October 2026. No laboratory cut test was run.
Best value
View offer
TopsTools 25× T101B jigsaw blades
About £8.99 for 25 T101B blades, about 36p each, with 4.6 from 2,930 reviews. Not a reverse-tooth blade.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & toolsSaw accessoriesamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22.10.2026
7 sources checked
Guides to wood jigsaw blades
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Jigsaw blades for wood buying guideShank, type code and pack size, without a second ranking.Best jigsaw blades for woodWhich stored pack suits which wood job, and who should skip it.How to use jigsaw blades for woodFit, orbital setting, support and the blade change.Jigsaw blades for thick timberT144D and T111C when the job is speed in thick softwood.Clean cuts with jigsaw bladesT101B and T101BR when the face has to stay tidy.
Related comparisons
Sources
Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings compared on this page. Listings captured 20.10.2026.
- Bosch Professional GB T111C jigsaw blade (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- Abracs wood jigsaw blade chart (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- Axminster jigsaw blades guide (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- Electrical Safety First: electric jigsaws (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- HSE woodworking WIS index (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- HSE COSHH woodworking (retrieved 20.10.2026)
- Bosch Professional GB 10-piece wood jigsaw blade set (retrieved 20.10.2026)
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