WORKPRO 230mm 5-Piece Reciprocating Saw Blades Set (5 TPI) for Green Wood & Branches

The essentials

If you often end up cutting back branches or dealing with green, fresh wood, this WORKPRO 230mm reciprocating saw blades set is built for that job. It’s a 5-piece bundle of sabre saw blades with 5 TPI, aimed at smoother, more efficient cuts through green timber rather than dry, harder material.

On paper, the pitch (5 teeth per inch) and the tooth geometry are doing the heavy lifting here: it’s designed to help the blade bite without fighting too much lateral friction. Translation: it’s the sort of set you’d reach for when you want workable results without treating every cut like a precision metalwork task.

There’s also a universal shank design, so in practice it’s meant to slot into most major brands of reciprocating saws—handy if you already own a reciprocating saw and don’t want to hunt for a perfect model-specific blade.

What you’ll notice when cutting green wood

These blades are described as having ground teeth and a set tooth design, with a 5 TPI configuration. That combination is particularly relevant for green wood and branches, where you’re trying to keep the cutting action flowing and avoid the blade “skating”.

A practical way to think about it: imagine you’ve got a clump of garden branches to clear. You set up your reciprocating saw, fit one blade, and get into a steady back-and-forth cut. With blades pitched toward green wood, the cutting action is generally more forgiving than blades intended for other materials—so your effort feels more directly matched to what you’re trying to cut.

It’s also said to reduce lateral friction and improve cutting efficiency for faster, smoother results. Of course, your final feel will still depend on the saw, blade alignment, and how straight you’re cutting, but the intention is clear.

Blade material and durability (and where it can be limited)

The set uses HCS (high carbon steel). That’s a sensible choice for fast cutting in softer, greener materials, and it’s also positioned as providing enhanced durability for longer service life.

That said, it may not be what you’d choose if your priority is tough, long-term cutting in harder or abrasive materials. If your work is mostly thick, dry timber or you’re constantly pushing the cutting capacity, you may find blades wear faster than you’d like—so it’s worth treating this as a specialised “green wood / branches” option rather than an all-rounder for everything.

Compatibility: universal shank, but still check your tool

These blades are designed with a universal shank and are stated to be compatible with WORKPRO and other major brands of reciprocating saws, including DeWalt, Bosch and Makita, and most major brands.

Compatibility is usually the make-or-break point with blades like this. If your saw uses a different shank type or blade clamp arrangement, you could end up with a fit that doesn’t feel secure. So before you commit, it’s worth checking that your reciprocating saw is one of the types this universal shank is meant to suit.

Size and cutting capacity: don’t exceed it

The blades are listed with dimensions of 230 × 19 × 1.3 mm, and they’re described as ideal for cutting green wood and branches up to 10 cm in diameter. The guidance is to use them within the recommended cutting capacity for best results.

This is one of those details that matters more than it sounds. If you regularly cut larger diameters, you may find the blade struggles to maintain a clean cut or you end up needing more passes than you expected.

Where it shines, and when you might skip it

It makes sense if you want a practical, ready-to-use set for garden work and tasks involving green wood—especially when you want multiple blades in a storage box rather than buying loose replacements.

It might not be the best match if your cutting is mainly dry hardwood, metal, or other materials where a different blade tooth form and pitch would be more appropriate. Likewise, if your saw model has very specific blade requirements, you may want to confirm the shank fit first—because “universal” usually means “works with most”, not “works with everything”.

Is it worth it?

A solid buy for what it’s designed to do: cutting green wood and branches, with 5 TPI blades made from HCS and bundled with a storage box for easy organisation. If you’re clearing garden growth or trimming woody offcuts regularly, it should feel like value-for-money over time, because you’ll have spare blades ready.

But if your work is mostly beyond green wood (for example, harder/drier materials) or you’re cutting bigger diameters than the stated guidance, you may end up disappointed with performance or blade life. In that scenario, it’s better to look for a blade type and tooth pitch that’s explicitly suited to your real cutting material.

Mini FAQ

What does 5 TPI suit best?

5 TPI is generally aimed at cutting green wood and branches more effectively than blades intended for finer or harder materials.

Are these blades compatible with most reciprocating saw brands?

They use a universal shank and are stated as compatible with WORKPRO, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita and most major brands—still, it’s smart to check your saw’s blade fitting.

Do they come with storage?

Yes. The set includes a plastic storage box for organised carrying and keeping the blades together.

What diameter branches are they meant for?

They’re described as ideal for branches up to 10 cm in diameter, and for best results you should stay within the recommended cutting capacity.