Which materials is this Festool reciprocating saw blade suitable for?

It is designed for cutting steel, stainless steel, iron, non-ferrous metals, profiles, and sandwich panels.

What is the maximum recommended material thickness for metal profiles?

With a 1.6 mm tooth pitch (17 TPI), it is ideal for cutting metal profiles and sheets up to 8 mm thick.

Can you make flush cuts with this saw blade?

Yes, the flexible bi-metal blade allows you to easily cut metal pipes flush against walls or floors.

How do you identify the application area of this Festool blade?

Festool uses a color-coding system where the color blue indicates blades designed for metalworking.

FESTOOL HSR 230/1,6 BI/5 reciprocating saw blade metal steel/stainless steel - 577490

Name: FESTOOL HSR 230/1,6 BI/5 reciprocating saw blade metal steel/stainless steel - 577490
Brand: FESTOOL
SKU: 08093857
Price: 34.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: FESTOOL 577490 | EAN 4014549412794

Recommended Retail Price €45.63

34.60 tax incl.

€28.60 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 15/10/2026

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Powerful metal cutting with Festool

Practical benefits

Heat-resistant bimetal for long life: You cut reliably through steel and stainless steel thanks to wear-resistant bimetal construction.
Flexible blade for flush cuts: You easily cut metal pipes and profiles flush against walls or surrounding surfaces.
Set teeth for fast progress: With a 17 TPI tooth pitch, you power efficiently through wall thicknesses up to 8 mm.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Festool hsr 230/1,6 bi reciprocating saw blade, you cut powerfully and reliably through steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals. The wear-resistant, heat-resistant bi-metal construction prevents premature tooth wear, while the set teeth with 17 tpi deliver fast cutting progress in profiles and pipes with wall thicknesses up to 8 mm. Thanks to its flexible design and 230 mm length, you can effortlessly make flush cuts against walls or floors. With its universal S-shank mount, it fits the Festool rsc 18 and all common reciprocating saws with a standard S-shank.

Product information FAQ

€34.60

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Key features according to our expert

Length: 230 mm
For material: Metal; Stainless steel
Teeth per inch: 17
Thickness: 1,1 mm

Product description

The strong saw blade for metal.

The wear-resistant bi-metal saw blade is suitable for cutting metal profiles.

Long service life and faster work progress when sawing metal
1.6 mm pitch, ideal for cutting steel and iron profiles with a wall thickness of up to 8 mm
Long service life thanks to the high-temperature-resistant and wear-resistant bi-metal saw blade
Flexible saw blade for flush cuts
Cross-set teeth for fast cutting
The right saw blade can be found quickly with Festool's colour-coding: The colour blue stands for machining metal
The universal shank makes it easy to change the saw blade quickly on all reciprocating saws with an S-shank mount
Safely stowed away and quickly on hand in the intended Systainer³ insert

Ideally suited for

For cutting steel, iron and non-ferrous metals
Sawing metal pipes flush with the wall using a flexible saw blade
For tubes, profiles and thick metal sheets (up to 8 mm)
For sandwich elements
For RSC 18

All Features

Length: 230 mm
For material: Metal; Stainless steel
Teeth per inch: 17
Thickness: 1,1 mm
Pitch: 1.60 mm
Width: 25.00 mm
Length of cutting blade: 195.00 mm

Brand FESTOOL
08093857
EAN 4014549412794
Supplier number FESTOOL 577490

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials is this Festool reciprocating saw blade suitable for?: It is designed for cutting steel, stainless steel, iron, non-ferrous metals, profiles, and sandwich panels.
Which reciprocating saws are compatible with this blade?: Thanks to the universal S-shank mount, it fits the Festool RSC 18 and all common reciprocating saws with a standard S-shank.
What is the maximum recommended material thickness for metal profiles?: With a 1.6 mm tooth pitch (17 TPI), it is ideal for cutting metal profiles and sheets up to 8 mm thick.
Can you make flush cuts with this saw blade?: Yes, the flexible bi-metal blade allows you to easily cut metal pipes flush against walls or floors.
How do you identify the application area of this Festool blade?: Festool uses a color-coding system where the color blue indicates blades designed for metalworking.