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3881 Carbide Multi Set THS Bandsaw Blade

Multi Set THS honed carbide blade for stainless steel, high-nickel-chrome and aerospace alloys.

Made to order and welded to the length you enter.

This blade

The size you have chosen above, with the range's published details.

41 x 1.3mm, 1.4/2 TPI, THS

Width41mm
Thickness1.3mm
TPI1.4/2 (variable pitch)
Tooth formTHS
PricingBy length: the band plus the weld
LengthsWelded from 1,000mm to 8,000mm
BrandBahco
Product code3881
ConstructionTungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coated
CutsStainless steel, High-nickel-chrome alloys, Aerospace alloys, Abrasive tool steel
Edge and tooth notesMulti Set carbide teeth, honed
Verification sourceManufacturer product page

Tooth form

What the manufacturer publishes about the tooth form of this blade.

THS tooth
The THQ design with a much lower noise level, honed so it needs no breaking in. Bahco says it is not suitable for titanium.
Source: Bahco's published range.

Set and kerf

The set is the sideways angle given to the teeth. It makes the cut wider than the band body, so the body and the tooth edges clear the cut instead of rubbing. A wider set suits work where the cut tends to close on the blade. We do not publish a kerf or set width figure for this blade: ask us if your job depends on one.

All sizes

Every width, thickness, pitch and tooth form listed for this blade. Choose one to load it into the configurator.

Listed sizes of 3881 Carbide Multi Set THS Bandsaw Blade
Width x thickness1/1.25 TPI1.4/2 TPI2/3 TPI
41 x 1.3mm
54 x 1.6mm
67 x 1.6mm

About this blade

Bahco Carbide Multi Set THS 3881 is the honed version of Bahco's advanced Multi Set carbide blade. It is rated for stainless steel, high-nickel-chrome alloys, aerospace alloys and abrasive tool steel. The honed edge is aimed at heavy stainless and high-nickel work where bi-metal wears fast. Cut to length and welded in the UK.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's published information. If the job is unusual, talk to us before you order.

Reading the TPI

TPI is the number of teeth per inch along the band. A single figure, such as 14, is a constant pitch: the teeth are evenly spaced. Two figures, such as 2/3, are a variable pitch: the spacing changes along the band between 2 and 3 teeth per inch, which breaks up vibration and lets one blade cover a wider spread of section sizes.

Read the pitch against the thickness of metal the teeth pass through. The published rule is to keep between 6 and 24 teeth in the cut: too few and each tooth takes too big a bite, too many and the gullets clog. Thick sections need a coarse pitch, thin sections and tube walls a fine one.

For tube, profiles and bundles the pitch depends on the wall thickness too. The blade finder works it out from your section and names the chart it used.

Pitch for solid sections

The published chart for solid bar, by section thickness. The rows for pitches this blade is listed in are marked.

Pitch for solid sections
Section thicknessTPI
0 to 5mm18
4 to 8mm14
2 to 15mm10/14
8 to 20mm8/12
16 to 30mm6/10
25 to 40mm5/8
35 to 70mm4/6
60 to 120mm3/4
80 to 200mm2/3 (listed for this blade)
120 to 400mm1.5/2
250mm and up1.1/1.6
400mm and up0.75/1.25

Source: Addler (Excision) bandsaw blade tooth selection guide, corroborated by the Dakin-Flathers TPI chart. Accessed 2026-07-28. Starting recommendations from published manufacturer guidance, not guarantees. Tune at the machine.

How it compares in carbide-tipped blades

The nearest products in this range, compared on what the manufacturers publish. The from price is the lowest listed price for each product.

3881 Carbide Multi Set THS Bandsaw Blade against the nearest products.
ConsiderationThis productM-Factor GES Bandsaw BladeM-Factor GP Bandsaw Blade3859 EZX Extreme Easy-Cut EZX Bandsaw Blade
Range code3881Not listedNot listed3859
ConstructionTungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coatedNot listedTungsten carbide tips on an alloy backingTungsten carbide tips on an alloy backing, some further coated
CutsStainless steel, High-nickel-chrome alloys, Aerospace alloys, Abrasive tool steelNot listedAlloy steel, Stainless steel, Titanium, Inconel, Tool steelStructural steel, Mild steel, Stainless steel, Cast iron, High-temperature alloys, Tool steel
Edge and tooth notesMulti Set carbide teeth, honedNot listedNot listedTrimetal construction
Widths41mm to 67mm34mm34mm to 41mm27mm to 67mm
PriceFrom £40.16 ex VAT, £48.19 inc VATFrom £41.02 ex VAT, £49.22 inc VATFrom £35.61 ex VAT, £42.73 inc VATFrom £28.55 ex VAT, £34.26 inc VAT

Frequently asked questions

When is a carbide-tipped blade worth the extra cost?

When the workpiece is too hard, too abrasive or too heat-resistant for bi-metal: titanium, nickel superalloys, hardened tool steels, high-silicon aluminium and induction-hardened bar. On those materials a carbide blade's cutting rate and life per cut usually make it the cheaper option per cut, not the dearer one.

What is the difference between set and unset carbide blades?

Set blades angle some tips outward to create clearance, which suits interrupted cuts and mixed work. Unset multi-chip designs split the cut across differently profiled tips in sequence, giving better finish and life on production cutting of difficult alloys.

How do I measure the blade length my machine needs?

Check the machine's specification plate or manual first: most state the blade length in millimetres. If neither survives, measure an old blade by marking the weld, rolling the loop along a straight line on the floor and measuring the distance covered. The measuring guide walks through both methods.

Can I order a length outside the range shown?

Use the enquiry link under the length field on this page and tell us the length and the machine. We will come back to you.

Full measuring instructions are in our guide, How to measure a bandsaw blade length, and on the custom lengths page.

Need a different blade or a different length? Price any blade we list at the exact loop length your machine takes.

Price a custom length