Bosch 2607011946 Review

A jigsaw is only as good as the blade you fit into it. The same saw that struggles and wanders through a piece of hardwood with a dull, worn blade can glide through cleanly and accurately when armed with the right one. Yet blades are often an afterthought — tossed into a tool bag, used long past their sharpness, and selected more by what happens to be within reach than by what the material actually demands. Investing in a quality blade set transforms how your jigsaw performs across different materials. A blade designed specifically for rough cutting through studded timber with embedded nails behaves very differently from one optimised for clean, fast cuts in sheet metal or abrasive wood composites. The tooth geometry, the material the blade is made from, and even the way the teeth are set all influence cutting speed, accuracy, and blade life. For professionals and serious DIYers who use their jigsaw across a range of tasks, having a curated set of high-quality blades on hand means always reaching for the right tool for the cut — and never wasting time struggling with the wrong one.

Jigsaw blades come in two primary material grades, and understanding the difference is key to choosing the right blade for the job. High carbon steel (HCS) blades are flexible and affordable, making them a good choice for general wood cutting where the blade may need to flex slightly to follow a curve. They are not, however, particularly durable — HCS blades dull quickly in abrasive materials like MDF, chipboard, and studded timber. Bimetal blades solve this problem by bonding high-speed steel (HSS) teeth to a flexible HCS body. The HSS teeth stay sharp far longer and can cut through nails, screws, and mild steel without immediately blunting, while the HCS body retains the flexibility needed for curved cuts. Tooth geometry is equally important: progressive tooth patterns with varying pitch along the blade length cut faster and clear debris more efficiently than uniform tooth spacing. Milled, side-set teeth create a wider kerf for fast, rough cutting, while ground, taper-ground teeth produce cleaner edges for finish-quality work. Shank type compatibility is universal in modern saws — T-shank blades fit virtually all jigsaws made in the last two decades, clicking in and out tool-free on most professional models.

In this review we examine the Bosch Professional 30-piece Wood and Metal Rough Cut jigsaw blade set, a curated selection of HCS and bimetal blades in 100 mm length with different tooth geometries for hardwood, abrasive wood-based materials, studded wood, and metal. We assess the blade quality and durability, the range of applications covered, compatibility with different jigsaw brands, and whether this Swiss-made set justifies the investment as a go-to blade kit for professional use.

The Bosch Professional Wood and Metal Rough Cut set contains 30 jigsaw blades, all in the versatile 100 mm length — a size that balances cutting depth (roughly 60 to 70 mm of usable blade below the workpiece) with manoeuvrability for curved cuts. The set is a mix of two blade technologies: high carbon steel (HCS) blades for general wood cutting, and bimetal blades that bond progressive high-speed steel (HSS) teeth to an HCS body for dramatically improved durability and heat resistance. The bimetal construction is the real highlight — these blades can cut through timber with embedded nails and screws without instantly dulling, a capability that standard HCS blades simply do not have. The progressive tooth design means the tooth pitch varies along the blade, with larger gullets near the shank clearing debris efficiently for faster cutting and reduced heat build-up.

The range of tooth geometries in this set is what makes it genuinely versatile rather than just a bulk pack of identical blades. Different blades in the set feature different tooth shapes — milled and side-set teeth for aggressive rough cutting through thick hardwood and demolition timber, ground teeth for cleaner cuts in sheet materials and abrasive wood composites, and specialised tooth patterns for metal cutting. The blades are colour-coded or marked for easy identification, so you can quickly pick the right blade without squinting at tiny tooth counts. All blades use the T-shank fitting, the universal standard that clicks securely into every modern jigsaw from Bosch, DEWALT, Makita, Milwaukee, Metabo, Festool, and virtually every other brand. The shank is precisely stamped for a snug, wobble-free fit that directly improves cutting accuracy — a loose blade in the clamp is one of the most common causes of bevelled, inaccurate jigsaw cuts.

In use, these blades deliver exactly what Bosch Professional accessories are known for: consistent, predictable performance. The bimetal blades cut through studded timber — the classic test case of a floorboard or stud wall with hidden nails — without the sudden loss of cutting ability that signals a blunted HCS blade. The progressive tooth pattern clears sawdust effectively, keeping the cut line visible and reducing friction heating that can burn the workpiece and prematurely dull the blade. The HCS blades are well suited to clean hardwood cutting where you are certain there is no metal hiding in the material, offering a good balance of speed and edge quality at a lower per-blade cost. The metal-cutting blades in the set handle sheet steel up to a few millimetres thick, aluminium profiles, and copper pipe with controlled, chatter-free cuts when run at the appropriate lower speed on your jigsaw.

The 30-piece quantity represents good value for a professional blade set. Rather than buying blades in small blister packs of three or five, this kit gives you a working stock that covers multiple projects. The blades come in a sturdy storage case with individual compartments or slots that keep the teeth protected from chipping against each other — a detail that genuinely extends blade life, as carbide and HSS teeth are brittle and can chip when rattling loose in a tool bag. The case is compact enough to live in a van racking drawer or on a workshop shelf, and the clear labelling means you can grab the right blade without opening every compartment. For professionals who use their jigsaw regularly across different materials, having an organised blade kit within arm's reach transforms the tool from a sometimes-useful saw into a go-to cutting solution.

These blades are manufactured in Switzerland — a detail that speaks to Bosch's commitment to precision manufacturing for their professional accessory line. The set holds an exceptional 4.9 out of 5 stars rating from 10 customer reviews on Amazon.fr and ranks as the 117th best-selling jigsaw blade set in the DIY & Tools category. The blades are compatible with wood and metal and are specifically designed for rough cutting applications — the demanding, blade-killing tasks that separate quality blades from disposables. With a model number of 2607011946 and a price of €58.64, the per-blade cost works out to approximately €1.95, which is competitive for professional-grade bimetal blades that can be expected to outlast multiple HCS equivalents.

This blade set is ideal for professional carpenters, kitchen fitters, renovation contractors, and serious DIYers who use their jigsaw across multiple materials and want a single organised kit that covers rough cutting in wood, studded timber, and metal without constantly buying blister packs.