Having used many brands of bandsaw blades (some have disappointed me) - Timber Wolf has a method of combining a carbide tooth with a type of steel that slides very well, cuts very smoothly, and most imported ones (at least for me) last a long time. It requires less tension (much easier on my saw), generates less heat (again, easier on a saw). Wood like knotty hickory, black walnut or any wood with knots - I highly recommend Timber Wolf for a durable, economical, smooth cutting band - saw blades