A multi-tool only cuts as well as the blade fitted to it. The same machine can make a clean plunge cut in pine, trim a nail, scrape adhesive, remove grout, or destroy a blade in seconds. The difference usually comes down to the blade material. For Starlock multi-tool blades, the three blade types worth knowing are HCS, BIM, and carbide. They look similar at a glance, but they are built for very different work. Pick the right one and the cut feels controlled. Pick the wrong on