What type of blade does a whizzer saw typically utilize?

A whizzer saw typically utilizes a carborundum blade, which is made from silicon carbide and is designed for cutting through hard materials such as metal, concrete, or masonry. This type of blade allows for effective cutting while minimizing friction and heat generation, which is critical during extrication operations where precision and efficiency are paramount.

In contrast, while a diamond blade is effective for cutting hard materials as well, it is specifically designed for different cutting applications such as masonry or ceramics and is not the standard for a whizzer saw. A hacksaw blade is more suited for manual hand saws and is not robust enough for the power and applications of a whizzer saw. Thin kerf blades are designed for minimizing material loss when cutting wood and are not typically used with whizzer saws, which focus on harder materials where a carborundum blade excels. Thus, the carborundum blade is the appropriate choice for the operations intended with a whizzer saw.