I have recently carried out some reciprocating blade tests on a T reg Ford Ka, in partnership with Irwin and Lenox tools.

These blades are considered to be among the best on the market and one of the main items we wanted to look at was the new Lenox 10-14 variable tooth blade, which is soon to be on the market.

The following video's will hopefully demonstrate the effectiveness of the new blade from Lenox.

Several blades were used and the variable tooth blade came out as the most effective after completing 6 + cuts and still maintaining its teeth. The cuts were smooth and effortless.

As with all tests there will be many different views on how good they are, these are the results from these tests, it may not be the ultimate answer!!

A lot of companies make very effective blades for reciprocating saws / Sawzall's, i have used quite a few over the years, but none have come up to the effectiveness of the Lenox blades especially the new variable tooth blade, which i have always stated to be the blade of choice for crash rescue. As we have already stated  most blades are capable of cutting through the posts on most vehicles, but at what cost, often only good for 1 or 2 cuts with a lot of noise and vibration with the blade snagging the materials.

I have stated on many pages that effectiveness and speed is of paramount importance when carrying out a rescue.

Unfortunately cost has a big say on what rescue services purchase, but we can not put a price on a life where speed makes the difference.

This is not a sales pitch, i am open to all new techniques and equipment that will make us better at what we do.

Watch the video and make your own conclusions.

If you would like more information on these blades then please follow the links provided, i will not be selling these blades through this site....

These evaluation tests where carried out by a rep from the company and myself as a non biased operational rescuer. If they where no good  i would not post this information.

As always please feel free to send in your comments or suggestions.