- The product is easy to use
- The product is durable
- The product is manufactured in Switzerland
- 5 TPI, 9-Inch Length, High Carbon Steel Construction
- 1/2-Inch Universal Tang fits all Sawzalls
Milwaukee's Pruning Blades are made of high carbon steel for flexibility. The deep gulleted teeth are fleam ground for aggressive cutting action in green wood. Sold in-Packs of 5. Also available in 12-Inch length, see 48-00-1303 and a two-Pack - one 9-Inch and one 12-Inch see 48-02-1303.

By Victor H. Agresti
Milwaukee 48-00-1301 Sawzall Pruning Blade 5 Teeth per Inch 9-Inch
I use these blades in a Milwaukee V28 cordless Sawzall, clearing heavy bushes, e.g., up to 3" trunks. They cut much faster, with less sticking, than blades made for construction wood or demolition, and are pretty clog-resistant because of the large teeth. That results in less work, since you don't have to hold a vibrating saw as long. If you're using a cordless saw, you'll get more done with each battery charge, since these blades cut faster. 9" is the right length for branches/trunks up to 7" or so.
These blades work great on other projects, such as cutting pressure treated 6x6's, fence posts, split-rail fencing, etc. However, avoid any wood that may have nails in it. When these blades hit a nail, the large teeth dull quickly. For wood with nails, use demolition blades.
One reviewer said his blades bent. Any reciprocating saw blade will bend if the tip hits something hard while the saw is running. A blade can also bend if it binds near the tip; e.g., if you hit a green knot. When a blade bends, use pliers to straighten it out as best you can, but absolutely wear safety glasses, as tempered steel can shatter.
If you're going to be pruning or fencing with a reciprocating saw, get some of these excellent blades.
I use these blades in a Milwaukee V28 cordless Sawzall, clearing heavy bushes, e.g., up to 3" trunks. They cut much faster, with less sticking, than blades made for construction wood or demolition, and are pretty clog-resistant because of the large teeth. That results in less work, since you don't have to hold a vibrating saw as long. If you're using a cordless saw, you'll get more done with each battery charge, since these blades cut faster. 9" is the right length for branches/trunks up to 7" or so.
These blades work great on other projects, such as cutting pressure treated 6x6's, fence posts, split-rail fencing, etc. However, avoid any wood that may have nails in it. When these blades hit a nail, the large teeth dull quickly. For wood with nails, use demolition blades.
One reviewer said his blades bent. Any reciprocating saw blade will bend if the tip hits something hard while the saw is running. A blade can also bend if it binds near the tip; e.g., if you hit a green knot. When a blade bends, use pliers to straighten it out as best you can, but absolutely wear safety glasses, as tempered steel can shatter.
If you're going to be pruning or fencing with a reciprocating saw, get some of these excellent blades.
By AgedWireHead
I needed to do quite a bit of quick branch pruning before a renovation project could start, and the branches were too large for pruning shears and too small for my chain saw. My Sawzall came to mind, so I found the largest tooth long blades that I had and went to work. It went pretty well, considering, but the blades would foul and tend to bind too often. Still, the job was completed much faster than I expected.
That evening, Amazon tempted me by showing me these blades, and I bought them. First, they are very sharp, and the significant set and large teeth amplify this, so use gloves and care when handling the blades. I was cut just while opening the plastic container. Second, they cut green wood great, much easier than the other demolition blades I tried, and they have not fouled up on me at all.
Now, what I want to know is: why am I suddenly doing all of this pruning?
That evening, Amazon tempted me by showing me these blades, and I bought them. First, they are very sharp, and the significant set and large teeth amplify this, so use gloves and care when handling the blades. I was cut just while opening the plastic container. Second, they cut green wood great, much easier than the other demolition blades I tried, and they have not fouled up on me at all.
Now, what I want to know is: why am I suddenly doing all of this pruning?
By Clyde R. Jones
This is really a long lasting blade for pruning. I cleared about twenty
junk maple trees ( at least 2" diameter each) using one blade and it
would last for a few more.
junk maple trees ( at least 2" diameter each) using one blade and it
would last for a few more.
By LakeKids
I wasn't aware that Milwaukee made a dedicated pruning blade until they were recommended along with the Sawzall I recently ordered here on Amazon. They are excellent! I used one to prune out some old 2"-3" trunks on some multi-trunked large shrubs I am reshaping. You can get them into places you could never get a hand saw or chain saw. In my experience they made perfect clean cuts, and by "feathering" the saw switch, I could finesse out some difficult branches. I like them so well I plan to order some twelve inch blades, and possibly rethink whether I even need to replace my chain saw!
By Timothy M. McGovern
Excellent saw blades; mine arrived plain steel-colored, not green. Big whup. More importantly, be sure as you're using them to rock the blade up and down, or, better, saw back and forth to allow sawdust to clear from the teeth. With the minimal back-and-forth of a recip saw, the teeth don't clear the wood on every stroke, but you can in fact cut a 9" log with the 9" blade, you just have to do a wee bit of help.
By R. YORK
Have used these blades for mostly trimming pine branches and dead brush up to 4" in diameter(haven't tried anything bigger). Works even better with a sawzall that has a selectable orbital action like the smaller Milwaukee 6514-21 Hatchet. Great for breaking up brush that you're going to burn at the campfire instead of trying to break with hands and feet or dealing with rearranging half burnt over sized wood.
By S. Crawford
These blades are very sturdy and durable, and generally well designed for the task. Blades stay pretty sharp even after extensive use. I have sawed my way through about 20 willow tree shoots measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and about 20 feet tall, and I'm still using my first saw blade. All of that cutting included sawing the limbs into 12-inch lengths for later use in my wood stove.
By MJR
I wasn't expecting much from these blades. Wow, was I wrong.
I had originally bought these for those situations where shears aren't enough and you don't feel like using a hand saw or chainsaw. I also bought the 5 pack thinking I'd dull and bend these blades pretty quick. After a nice windy rain storm a maple tree fell in the back portion of my yard and took down a lot of grape vines with it. My chainsaw was out of commission due to letting a friend borrow it, if you know what I mean.
I figured I'd grab these, my 18v Hackzall, all of my batteries and get the smaller bits cleaned up. I was thinking I'd get the small branches and part of the trunk that was 3 inches in diameter or less cut up. Well I did, and a whole lot more.
Keep in mind that I was using my Hackzall and not a Sawzall, I was able to cut parts of the trunk that were around 6 inches in diameter with relative ease. I also managed to make 30 or so cuts from half inch diameter branches and grape vines up to the 6 inch diameter trunk on 2 fully charged Red Lithium XC batteries. The live grape vines were the toughest to cut, mainly because its tough to keep them steady. The 6 inch diameter branches took under 2 minutes to cut. The best part was being able to hold a 2 foot section with one hand and the Hackzall with the other and direct the falling trunk away from me.
Using the same blade I was able to finish clearing up the grape vines and take down some smaller dead trees. It's still sharp!
I plan on using this set up to remove a few 4-6 diameter limbs while on a ladder. I was going to hire a profession since I don't like the idea of me running a chainsaw while up in the air. But with these blades it should be no problem!
I had originally bought these for those situations where shears aren't enough and you don't feel like using a hand saw or chainsaw. I also bought the 5 pack thinking I'd dull and bend these blades pretty quick. After a nice windy rain storm a maple tree fell in the back portion of my yard and took down a lot of grape vines with it. My chainsaw was out of commission due to letting a friend borrow it, if you know what I mean.
I figured I'd grab these, my 18v Hackzall, all of my batteries and get the smaller bits cleaned up. I was thinking I'd get the small branches and part of the trunk that was 3 inches in diameter or less cut up. Well I did, and a whole lot more.
Keep in mind that I was using my Hackzall and not a Sawzall, I was able to cut parts of the trunk that were around 6 inches in diameter with relative ease. I also managed to make 30 or so cuts from half inch diameter branches and grape vines up to the 6 inch diameter trunk on 2 fully charged Red Lithium XC batteries. The live grape vines were the toughest to cut, mainly because its tough to keep them steady. The 6 inch diameter branches took under 2 minutes to cut. The best part was being able to hold a 2 foot section with one hand and the Hackzall with the other and direct the falling trunk away from me.
Using the same blade I was able to finish clearing up the grape vines and take down some smaller dead trees. It's still sharp!
I plan on using this set up to remove a few 4-6 diameter limbs while on a ladder. I was going to hire a profession since I don't like the idea of me running a chainsaw while up in the air. But with these blades it should be no problem!
By camo
I've used the 9" pruning blade to trim branches up to 4" so far and it cut very well. The blade was super sharp out of the package, and shows no sign of dulling. You must remember, it's not a chain saw, so the cutting is a bit slower. This 5 pack of blades will last me a long time. It's a great value thru Amazon too.
By Amazon Customer
I already enjoyed using the Sawzall for other purposes, but was really impressed with the pruning blade. It made quick work of removing large limbs without any effort on my part. You have to let the blade and the unit do the work and not push it.
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