Direct Answer: General-purpose multi-use diamond blades serve as the ultimate jobsite workhorse for general contractors by featuring a medium-hard cobalt matrix bond and segmented turbo rim design that cuts cured concrete, clay brick, concrete block, masonry, roof tile, and natural stone cleanly. They eliminate constant blade changes when crews switch between different jobsite materials.
General contractors frequently move between slab cutting, block trimming, and brick work. Swapping blades for every material wastes valuable labor time.
See our General Purpose Segmented Diamond Blades for 14" cut-off saws and walk-behind saws.
Yes, general purpose blades can handle light mesh and occasional rebar, though heavy rebar production requires specialized soft-bond concrete blades.