I have the same blade that I have been using for about three years and it gets used almost daily....I have the same blade that I have been using for about three years and it gets used almost daily. The cuts are always smooth with no tear out. I cut from pine, zebra wood, cherry, maple, olive, oak, poplar, mora and many more with no issues at all. These blades may cost more but they are well worth it in the long run. You won't be disappointed
by Picasso