I am a woodworking hobbyist with many years and many projects behind me. I've tried many different manufacturers over the years: Freud, Amana, Bosch. and cheap ones like Sears. While some of the best names make very good beats, I found Whiteside to be the best. They are very sharp right out of the box, the amount (size) of carbide is large (allows for more sharpening cycles), high quality carbide means they stay sharp longer; there is no chatter and burn marks are very rare. Also, unlike someโฆ