DEWALT ELITE SERIES Metal Cutting Carbide Tipped Reciprocating Saw Blade, 12", 8TPI. The DEWALT ELITE SERIES TM Metal Cutting Carbide Tipped Reciprocating Saw Blades last up to 25% longer vs Diablo and feature precision welded carbides along the cutting edge to withstand cutting hard materials like cast iron & stainless steel. Carbide tipped teeth are ground to efficiently cut through thick metals. The tall blade profile is designed to provide straight cuts in heavy metal cutting applications.