16PC Metal Cutting Sawzall Blade Set

Milwaukee 49-22-1216 — 16-Piece SAWZALL® Metal Cutting Blade Set

The Milwaukee 49-22-1216 is a 16-piece reciprocating saw blade set designed specifically for cutting metal and demolition materials using SAWZALL® or Hackzall® tools.

What it is

• Type: Reciprocating saw blade kit
• System: SAWZALL® / Hackzall® compatible
• Pieces: 16 blades
• Primary use: Metal cutting + demolition
• Blade material: Bi-metal

What’s included (typical layout)

This set is heavily focused on metal cutting and includes:

• THE TORCH™ blades → thick metal, pipe, conduit, structural steel
• Thin kerf metal blades → fast flexible cutting in sheet metal
• Demolition metal blades → tougher straight cuts, longer life

👉 It’s essentially a metal-focused demolition blade pack, not wood-focused.

Key Features

• TORCH™ blade technology → up to 5× longer life in tough cuts
• GRID IRON™ backbone design → increases stiffness and reduces bending
• TOUGH NECK™ reinforcement → reduces blade tang breakage
• Mixed TPI range (typically 14–24 TPI) → optimized for different metals
• 1/2" universal tang → fits all SAWZALL and most reciprocating saws
• Includes 6" and 9" blade lengths for different reach/cut needs

(Reference: Milwaukee product listing and spec sheet)

What it’s used for

• Cutting steel pipe and conduit
• Electrical and plumbing metal work
• Sheet metal and HVAC duct cutting
• Demolition involving metal framing or fasteners
• General metal jobsite cutting tasks