The Best Oscillating Multitool Brands in 2025 — and How to Make Your Blades Last Longer
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The Best Oscillating Multitool Brands in 2025 — and How to Make Your Blades Last Longer
Oscillating multitools are essential on-site — from cutting floorboards to trimming pipes or scraping old adhesive. But even the best multitool is only as good as the blade you’ve got on it.
In this guide, we’ll break down the top multitool brands for different trades and share how you can extend the life of your blades using The Sharkener, our purpose-built multitool blade sharpener.
Best for Precision: Fein - Germany
Fein invented the oscillating multitool — and still leads the pack for quality, low vibration and surgical control. A favourite among woodworkers, furniture restorers and high-detail finishers.
Best All-Rounder: Bosch Professional - Germany
Reliable, balanced and widely available in the UK. Bosch’s Starlock system (co-developed with Fein) makes blade changes a breeze. Ideal for kitchen installers, flooring pros and finish work.
Best for Speed: Milwaukee - USA
With an aggressive 4.2° oscillation angle, Milwaukee tools cut faster than the rest. Built tough and paired with the M12/M18 battery platforms — perfect for plumbers, electricians and shopfitters.
Most Popular On Site: Makita - Japan
Makita is everywhere for a reason — it’s quiet, ergonomic, and integrates with the widely used 18V LXT system. Great if you're already in the ecosystem, but slower than top competitors and lacks Starlock support.
What About DeWalt? - USA
DeWalt offers solid performance and comfort. But in head-to-head tests, it didn’t match the leaders on speed or vibration. A safe choice if you're already on DeWalt batteries.
Blades Dull Fast — Don’t Bin Them Just Yet
If you're replacing multitool blades every few days, you’re not alone. Bi-metal and carbide blades wear quickly — and costs add up fast.
That’s exactly why we developed The Sharkener — a multitool blade sharpener built for tradies.
- Restores sharpness to used blades
- Helps you get more life out of each one
- Reduces waste and blade spend over time
- Works with most popular multitool blades
Whether you're cutting wood, nails, screws or grout — a sharp blade makes all the difference. And now, you don’t have to buy new ones every time.
Quick Brand Recap
| Use Case | Brand | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Precision & control | Fein | Germany |
| Balanced performance | Bosch Pro | Germany |
| Speed & power | Milwaukee | USA |
| Site reliability | Makita | Japan |
| Brand familiarity | DeWalt | USA |
Final Word: Stay Sharp, Spend Less
Choosing the right multitool matters — but keeping your blades sharp matters just as much.
The Sharkener helps tradespeople across the UK sharpen and reuse their multitool blades, saving time, money, and hassle.
Your multitool works hard. Make sure your blades do too.