The Freud Thin Kerf General Purpose Blade has an advanced thin kerf design, using a specially designed, hardened blade body runs truer under load than many other saw blades running freely. Combined with razor sharp carbide teeth this blade cuts plywood and chipboard practically splinter-free as well as crosscutting and ripping hardwood and softwood. The Silver I.C.E. coating resists corrosion and build-up, and has 2 times more heat resistance and life than conventional uncoated blades.