Matrix II high speed steel edge of the band saw blade is designed for heat and wear resistance. 8% Cobalt Content For Added Durability & Wear. Rc 65-67 Tooth Hardness For Increased Wear Resistance. Alloy Steel Backer for Fatigue Resistance.
Saw blade was approximately an inch shorter in circumference. It's said to be 44 7/8 long but only measures about 44 inches. I went back and bought the Milwaukee brand and it fit perfectly.
Excellent quality as usual from Dewalt. These blades make very good general purpose blades and cut threaded steel rod very well. If you want to cut thin materials like sheet metal, you need a finer cut, meaning more teeth per inch. I use them all the time and they hold and cut better than any other I've tried.
The box said 44 7/8" blades but when I tried them to install, they didn't fit. I used a soft tape measure and measured the circumference and they measured 44 1/8". When I finally got around to replacing the blade, it was past the return period, so I guess I'll have to pay the bills all over again.