Studio view of the Klein Tools fixed blade rasping jab saw featuring an orange and black cushion-grip handle and a 6.5 inch steel blade, displayed alongside its black protective sheath.
Key features infographic highlighting the fixed hardened steel blade and its ability to cut through wood, drywall, wallboard, and plastic, indicated by illustrative icons.
Close-up view of the saw blade detailing the triple ground teeth designed for smooth cuts in both directions and the integrated rasping holes for fast material removal.
Detail shot of the ergonomic handle emphasizing the comfortable grip and the wide, cushioned base designed for palming or punching through drywall to start cuts.
Diagram demonstrating the durable protective sheath locking securely onto the handle base to ensure safe transport and storage.
Studio view of the Klein Tools fixed blade rasping jab saw featuring an orange and black cushion-grip handle and a 6.5 inch steel blade, displayed alongside its black protective sheath.
Studio view of the Klein Tools fixed blade rasping jab saw featuring an orange and black cushion-grip handle and a 6.5 inch steel blade, displayed alongside its black protective sheath.
Key features infographic highlighting the fixed hardened steel blade and its ability to cut through wood, drywall, wallboard, and plastic, indicated by illustrative icons.
Close-up view of the saw blade detailing the triple ground teeth designed for smooth cuts in both directions and the integrated rasping holes for fast material removal.
Detail shot of the ergonomic handle emphasizing the comfortable grip and the wide, cushioned base designed for palming or punching through drywall to start cuts.
Diagram demonstrating the durable protective sheath locking securely onto the handle base to ensure safe transport and storage.
Studio view of the Klein Tools fixed blade rasping jab saw featuring an orange and black cushion-grip handle and a 6.5 inch steel blade, displayed alongside its black protective sheath.
KLEIN TOOLS

Klein Tools Jab Saw 31711 6 1/2 Inch Fixed Blade Rasping Drywall Sheetrock Cutter (Triple Ground Teeth Cushion Grip Handle Locking Protective Sheath)

In stock
SKU: 31711
$14.99 USD

Description

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Industrial-Grade 6.5-Inch Fixed Blade Drywall Cutter with Integrated Rasping Holes, Triple-Ground Bi-Directional Teeth, and Punch Striking Cap

The Klein Tools 31711 Fixed Blade Rasping Jab Saw Drywall Sheetrock Cutter 6.5 Inch Triple Ground Teeth Cushion Grip Handle with Sheath delivers specialized wallboard perforation utility and exceptional field cutout perimeter profiling efficiency across commercial electrical rough-ins, HVAC plumbing tracks, and residential framing layout environments. Engineered with a 6.5-inch hardened carbon steel blade configured with aggressive 8 TPI triple-ground teeth, this high-performance layout tool cuts on both push and pull strokes to slice through drywall matrices, plywood sheets, and structural plastics quickly. This professional contractor solution resolves jagged wallboard perimeter variations, slow plunge cutout starting methods on interior surfaces, and accidental tool box puncture damage by combining structural blade face rasping punch holes with an impact-resistant palming striking cap and a rigid mechanical locking protective sheath enclosure. Outfitted with an essential 12.7-inch overall hardware assembly length, a secure dual-material polypropylene cushion grip handle shell, and a lightweight 0.5 lb net tool payload mass, this robust hand saw optimizes subcontractor project metrics during high-volume outlet box switch box cavity staging, utility pipe wall sleeve routing, and general drywall sheet sizing runs.

Best Used For:

  • Drywall Electrical Box Cutouts: Sizing tight opening boundaries natively for electrical single-gang and multi-gang receptacle boxes without needing secondary drill pilots.
  • Wallboard Edge Profiling Operations: Smoothing out jagged partition openings or expanding structural opening tolerances instantly using the blade face rasping matrices.
  • Subcontractor Utility Rough-Ins: Penetrating interior partitions lineally to chart plumbing pipe pathways, electrical conduit sleeves, or flexible HVAC branch tracking lines.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Triple-Ground Tooth Matrix: Specialized bi-directional cutting geometry strips material columns on both push and pull strokes, accelerating excavation cycle speeds.
  • Integrated Rasp Holes: Blade face features stamped abrasion textures to plane uneven gypsum boundaries cleanly, avoiding the use of separate edge files.
  • Flat Mechanical Striking Cap: Wide, flat handle heel absorbs direct palm blows or hammer taps smoothly, allowing fast plunge penetrations into wallboards.
  • Non-Slip Cushion-Grip Shell: Dual-material polypropylene base layered with vulcanized rubber dampens impact feedback loops, reducing subcontractor strain vectors.
  • Rigid Snap-Locking Sheath: Form-fitted impact-dampening cover locks over the steel tip securely, protecting edge teeth and tool carrier linings from damage.

What's Included

  • (1) Klein Tools 6.5-Inch Fixed Blade Rasping Jab Saw (31711)
  • (1) Molded Heavy-Duty Hard Plastic Protective Locking Sheath

Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Brand Name Klein Tools
Model Number 31711
Product Classification Type Fixed Blade Rasping Jab Saw
Active Blade Sizing Length 6.5 in.
Linear Tooth Density Metric 8 TPI (Teeth Per Inch)
Geometric Tooth Profile Style Triple-Ground Bi-Directional Cutting Edges
Core Cutting Metal Composition High-Strength Hardened Carbon Steel
Handle Material Engineering Polypropylene / Elastomeric Rubber Cushion Grip
Total Assembly Open Length 12.7 in.
Protective Sheath Included Yes (Snap-Locking Hard Cover)
Target Application Substrates Drywall, Sheetrock, Wallboard, Plywood, PVC Plastics
Net Hardware Assembly Mass 0.5 lb.

Pro-Tip: When initiating an interior plunge cut without layout anchor guide lines, keep your index finger stretched straight along the spine boundary of the handle over mold. This posture guides your physical punch vector perfectly straight, preventing blade flex deflection errors when passing through dense backing layers.