I have tried several brands of blades and have noticed a significant difference not only in cut quality but also in cutting speed and durability. I used a more expensive blade that cut very well but didn't last very long before breaking at the weld. I chose this inexpensive blade and was pleasantly surprised at how well it cuts. I normally use a 10 TPI blade this width and would expect a 14 TPI blade to cut slower, but it doesn't. It cuts very smoothly and handles tight turns very well. I don't know anything about the durability of the blade yet, but the seam looks good.