This is the sharpest blade I have ever used on my 14" x 82" band saw. These things go through wood like oil. My blade is 1/4" wide so I don't expect it to cut wood. But for cutting very hard sapele this blade works great. (The cutting depth (thickness) was up to 4". Very hard/dense sapele The previous blade I had (fairly new) got stuck in this stuff Excellent value for money I haven't used it long enough to rate its durability.