Imperial Blades

Imperial Blades was founded in 2008 by Chris Palmer and David Zielke, who began manufacturing oscillating saw blades out of the back of a wood flooring shop near Madison, Wisconsin. The company is headquartered in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, and has operated with a focus on American-made blades since its early days.

In 2018, Imperial Blades was acquired by Milwaukee Electric Tool, part of Techtronic Industries, which expanded its distribution while the brand kept its identity as a dedicated oscillating multi-tool accessory manufacturer.

Product Lines

Imperial Blades built its product line around universal fitment, starting with the One Fit universal anchor system introduced in 2009 so blades could work across multiple oscillating tool brands rather than a single proprietary mount. The STORM Titanium Enhanced series followed in 2010, and Starlock-compatible blades were added to the lineup in 2017.

On SupplyHouse, the assortment includes oscillating blades for wood and wood-with-nails cutting, One Fit Storm Titanium blades, Starlock-compatible options including Japanese-tooth hardwood blades, and Starlock triangle sanding pads sold with sandpaper variety packs.

Why Contractors Specify Imperial Blades

Oscillating multi-tools see heavy use in remodeling and trade work, from flush-cutting nails to trimming plumbing pipe penetrations, and blade compatibility can otherwise limit which accessories a crew is able to use with their existing tools. Imperial Blades' universal fitment approach removes that constraint by working across major oscillating tool brands.

Titanium-enhanced and carbide options in the lineup are built to hold an edge through repeated cuts into mixed materials like wood with embedded fasteners, which reduces how often a technician needs to stop and swap blades mid-job.

How to Choose Imperial Blades Products

Blade selection should start with the mounting system on the oscillating tool in use. One Fit blades are designed for universal compatibility across brands, while Starlock blades are built for tools using the Starlock interface, so confirming tool compatibility first avoids a mismatched purchase.

Material choice matters as much as fitment. Wood-only blades are suited for clean cuts in trim and flooring, wood-and-nail blades are built for demolition or remodeling work where fasteners are likely present, and sanding pads with variety pack sandpaper are better suited to surface prep than cutting tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Imperial Blades fit my existing oscillating multi-tool?

The One Fit universal anchor system was designed to work across multiple oscillating tool brands, and Starlock-compatible blades are available for tools built around the Starlock interface, so fitment depends on which mounting system the tool uses.

What is the difference between wood blades and wood-and-nail blades?

Wood blades are built for clean cutting in material without embedded fasteners, while wood-and-nail blades, including the One Fit Storm Titanium Wood and Nails line, are built to keep cutting through wood that contains nails or screws.

Are Imperial Blades made in the United States?

Imperial Blades was founded on manufacturing American-made oscillating saw blades and accessories, a focus that has continued since the company's founding in Wisconsin.

What are Starlock blades and how do they differ from standard oscillating blades?

Starlock is a blade interface introduced by Imperial Blades in 2017 that uses a different attachment geometry than universal One Fit blades, requiring an oscillating tool built to accept the Starlock mount.

Do Imperial Blades offer options beyond cutting blades?

Yes, the lineup includes triangle sanding pads sold with variety packs of sandpaper for surface prep work, in addition to oscillating cutting blades.