I bought this to replace the blade that came with my portable band saw Bauer (port freight) and the difference between day and night. The HF blade had a more aggressive tooth count and lost a few teeth the first time it was used. This high-quality blade cuts through 1/8 steel like butter, delivering a perfectly straight cut. I do not recommend this replacement blade for your portable band saw. To save yourself the Googling, this 18 dpi blade is recommended for cutting 3/32" to 1/4" materials.