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The best circular saw blades for 2026

The blade changes a saw more than the saw changes the cut. We cover tooth count and grind for each job, kerf width, and the compatibility detail that catches everyone out on imported blades: bore diameter, which is 30 mm (1.18 in) across most of Europe and not elsewhere.

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  1. Makita 165 mm 48-tooth circular saw blade, product photograph

    Makita B-33015, 165 × 20 mm, 48T

    The 48-tooth blade for a 165 mm (6.50 in) plunge saw — sold under one part number in the listing title and a different one in the specification field.

    Diameter
    165 mm (6.50 in)
    Bore
    20 mm (0.79 in)
    Teeth
    48
    Intended use
    Plunge saws
    Part number
    B-33015 — the listing title says B-09298
    Amazon reference
    B00G4R7LTQ (identical on 6 markets)
    EAN
    0088381337335
    • 165 mm (6.50 in) on a 20 mm (0.79 in) bore is the plunge saw standard
    • 48 teeth suits the sheet goods a track saw usually cuts
    • The listing gives two part numbers — B-09298 in the title, B-33015 in the specification field

    Best for: Crosscutting sheet material on a 165 mm (6.50 in) plunge saw running on a rail

    ≈ $72
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  2. Bosch Optiline Wood 216 mm circular saw blade, product photograph

    Bosch Optiline Wood 216 × 30, 48T

    The default replacement blade for a 216 mm (8.50 in) mitre saw, and the cheapest way to improve a saw that shipped with a 24-tooth framing blade.

    Diameter
    216 mm (8.50 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Kerf
    2.0 mm (0.08 in)
    Teeth
    48
    Part number
    2608640432
    Amazon reference
    B001417IOK (identical on 6 markets)
    EAN
    3165140314411
    • 48 teeth is the sensible middle for trim and sheet work
    • 30 mm (1.18 in) bore, so it fits European saws without a reducer
    • Bosch does not publish the rake angle, which is what a mitre saw buyer needs

    Best for: Replacing the coarse blade that came with a 216 mm (8.50 in) mitre saw

    ≈ $62
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  3. Negative-rake 216 mm mitre saw blade, product photograph

    jjw-germany 216 × 30, 24T negative rake

    The only blade here that states a negative rake — which on a mitre saw matters more than the tooth count.

    Diameter
    216 mm (8.50 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Teeth
    24, alternate top bevel
    Rake angle
    Negative
    Part number
    42509806
    Amazon reference
    B01LXCVAJM (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    4250980605894
    • States a negative rake, which almost no listing does
    • The correct geometry for a chop saw
    • 24 teeth is coarse for trim work — good for framing, rough for architrave

    Best for: Framing and construction cuts on a mitre saw, where safety of geometry matters more than finish

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  4. Bosch Expert for Wood 254 mm circular saw blade, product photograph

    Bosch Expert for Wood 254 × 30, 80T

    Eighty teeth on a 254 mm (10 in) blade: the finish blade for sheet goods and veneered panel, and the wrong blade for ripping anything.

    Diameter
    254 mm (10 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Kerf
    2.6 mm (0.10 in)
    Teeth
    80
    Part number
    2608644343
    Amazon reference
    B01MUC0UZ2 (identical on 6 markets)
    EAN
    3165140880930
    • 80 teeth leaves an edge that needs no cleaning up on melamine and veneer
    • One reference and one EAN across all six markets
    • 2.6 mm (0.10 in) kerf removes noticeably more material than a thin-kerf blade

    Best for: Crosscutting hardwood and cutting veneered or melamine-faced panel

    ≈ $95
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  5. Blue 254 mm 80-tooth circular saw blade with reducer rings, product photograph

    STONE REEF 254 × 30 mm, 80T

    Eighty teeth and four reducer rings for €13 in Germany — one blade that will mount on two saws, provided you accept an unpublished kerf.

    Diameter
    254 mm (10 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Teeth
    80
    Reducer rings
    25.4, 22.23, 20 and 16 mm (0.63 in)
    Body
    Alloy steel with carbide tips
    Weight
    716 g (25.3 oz)
    Part number
    1
    Amazon reference
    B0BY4WQP2Y (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    4262384160220
    • Four reducer rings included — 25.4, 22.23, 20 and 16 mm (0.63 in)
    • 80 teeth for skirting, architrave and picture frames
    • No kerf published, which is the figure a thin-kerf buyer is looking for

    Best for: Mitred trim and picture frames on a 254 mm (10 in) mitre saw or table saw

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  6. Bayerwald 254 mm 24-tooth circular saw blade, product photograph

    Bayerwald Werkzeuge 254 × 30, 24T ATB

    The other half of a two-blade table saw kit: 24 teeth, fast, and it will not burn in a deep rip.

    Diameter
    254 mm (10 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Kerf
    2.8 mm (0.11 in)
    Teeth
    24, alternate top bevel
    Part number
    111-42023
    Amazon reference
    B07PNQRDMF (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    4251128703694
    • 24 teeth clears the chip in a deep rip, where a fine blade burns
    • Sold across five European markets on one reference
    • Leaves a coarse edge that will need planing or sanding

    Best for: Ripping solid timber on a table saw, and cutting firewood

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  7. Carbide-tipped 190 mm circular saw blade with reducer rings, product photograph

    S&S-Shop HM 190 × 30 mm, 40T

    Fourteen euros for a carbide blade with reducer rings in the box — and no machine reviewed here takes a 190 mm (7.48 in) blade.

    Diameter
    190 mm (7.48 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Teeth
    40
    Tipping
    Carbide
    Supplied with
    Reducer rings
    Part number
    Not published
    Amazon reference
    B07BM9MF1K (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    4018959066851
    • Reducer rings in the box, so one blade serves two bore sizes
    • One reference across five European markets
    • No machine reviewed on this site takes a 190 mm (7.48 in) blade

    Best for: A 190 mm (7.48 in) hand-held circular saw used for site work and sheet breakdown

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  8. Bosch Expert for Multi Material 305 mm circular saw blade, product photograph

    Bosch Expert for Multi Material 305 × 30, 96T

    Ninety-six teeth on a 305 mm (12 in) blade, aimed at aluminum and plastic profiles — and larger than any machine reviewed here can take.

    Diameter
    305 mm (12 in)
    Bore
    30 mm (1.18 in)
    Kerf
    2.4 mm (0.09 in)
    Teeth
    96
    Materials
    Non-ferrous metals, aluminum, plastics and wood
    Flange
    Works with or without reducer rings
    Part number
    2608642529
    Amazon reference
    B008HRGQXI (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    3165140650113
    • 96 teeth at 305 mm (12 in) leaves a burr-free edge on aluminum profile
    • One reference and one EAN across five European markets
    • No machine reviewed here takes a 305 mm (12 in) blade

    Best for: A 305 mm (12 in) chop saw used on aluminum and plastic window profile

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  9. WEN BL1080 10 inch 80 tooth carbide tipped saw blade, product photograph

    WEN BL1080, 254 × 15.88 mm, 80T

    Eighty teeth at a published 6,000 rpm — the only maximum speed on either half of this shelf.

    Diameter
    10 in — 254 mm
    Bore
    5/8 in — 15.88 mm, published · The American standard, and not the 30 mm (1.18 in) of every European blade on this shelf
    Teeth
    80, carbide tipped, stated for ultra-fine finish
    Kerf
    1/10 in — 2.4 mm, published
    Maximum speed
    6,000 rpm, published — the only speed rating on either half of this shelf
    Rake angle
    Not published by the maker.
    Intended machines
    Most 10 in mitre saws, jobsite saws and table saws
    Part number
    BL1080
    Amazon reference
    B08SQFBGY4
    EAN
    0044459993643
    • Publishes a maximum speed, which no other blade on this shelf does
    • Publishes the bore in both inches and millimeters
    • A 5/8 in bore will not fit a European saw without an adapter that does not exist

    Best for: Crosscutting hardwood and cutting melamine or veneered panel on a 10 inch American saw

    ≈ $28
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  10. WEN BL1060 10 inch 60 tooth carbide tipped saw blade, product photograph

    WEN BL1060, 254 × 15.88 mm, 60T

    The same blade as the 80-tooth beside it in every published figure but one — which makes the comparison clean.

    Diameter
    10 in — 254 mm
    Bore
    5/8 in — 15.88 mm, published
    Teeth
    60, carbide tipped, stated for fine finish
    Kerf
    1/10 in — 2.4 mm, published
    Maximum speed
    6,000 rpm, published
    Rake angle
    Not published by the maker.
    Intended machines
    Most 10 in mitre saws, jobsite saws and table saws
    Part number
    BL1060
    Amazon reference
    B07SQ3YKGP
    EAN
    0044459990789
    • Every published figure matches the 80-tooth blade except the tooth count
    • Sixty teeth will rip as well as crosscut, where eighty will not
    • A 5/8 in bore will not fit a European saw

    Best for: The blade that stays on the saw — crosscutting and light ripping on a 10 inch American machine

    ≈ $19
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  11. ANGELSWORD 4.5 inch circular saw blades, four pack, product photograph

    ANGELSWORD 114 mm, 24T and 40T, 4 pack

    The thinnest kerf on this shelf at 1.8 mm (0.07 in), on the smallest blade — with two reducer bushings in the packet.

    Diameter
    4-1/2 in — 114 mm, the smallest blade on either half of this shelf
    Bore
    7/8 in — 22.23 mm, published, with 3/8 in and 5/8 in bushings supplied
    Teeth
    24 and 40, tungsten carbide, mixed across the four blades · The split between the two counts is not published
    Kerf
    0.07 in — 1.8 mm, published, the thinnest on either half of this shelf
    Maximum speed
    Not published by the maker.
    Rake angle
    Not published by the maker.
    Intended machines
    DeWalt, Makita, Skil and Metabo 4-1/2 in circular saws
    Quantity
    4 blades
    Part number
    CSBW-4-7/8xx
    Amazon reference
    B0DY665FYY
    EAN
    0760218603195
    • The thinnest kerf on this shelf, at 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
    • Two reducer bushings in the packet, so one blade serves three shaft sizes
    • The split between 24-tooth and 40-tooth blades is not published

    Best for: A 4-1/2 inch mini circular saw, cutting sheet goods and moldings

    ≈ $18
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For which need, in saw blades

Fitting a specific machine

The diameter has to match the machine exactly: it governs rim speed and usable depth of cut.

Bosch Expert for Multi Material 305 × 30, 96T

Cutting panels without tear-out

The more teeth there are, the less material each tooth removes and the cleaner the cut — at the cost of a slower feed.

Bosch Expert for Multi Material 305 × 30, 96T

Ripping solid timber fast

Few teeth clear the sawdust better and cut faster with the grain, with a rougher finish you clean up afterwards.

S&S-Shop HM 190 × 30 mm, 40T

For whom, within saw blades

Breaking down solid timber
A 24 or 30 tooth blade at 250 mm (9.84 in) diameter cuts fast and runs cool. It is the production blade.
Melamine panels
A 60 tooth blade or more, with trapezoidal teeth, avoids tearing the coating. It is the only case where fineness is absolutely paramount.
General use
A 40 tooth blade does both correctly and excels at neither. It is a reasonable compromise when you do not want to change blades.

What each advantage costs, on saw blades

Tooth count against feed rate
Many teeth give a clean cut and require a slow feed, at the risk of burning. Few teeth feed fast and leave an edge to clean up.
Thin kerf against rigidity
A thin-kerf blade wastes less material and demands less power; it vibrates more and copes badly with a machine that lacks rigidity.
Carbide against steel
Carbide lasts far longer and can be re-sharpened by a specialist; steel costs little and dulls fast. On abrasive panel material, carbide is the only sensible choice.

Before buying saw blades

How many teeth for what use?

Few teeth for ripping with the grain, many for crosscutting and for panels. At 250 mm (9.84 in) diameter: 24 to 30 teeth for breaking down, 60 to 80 for melamine.

Does the bore have to be exact?

Absolutely. A correctly sized reduction bush is acceptable; play is never acceptable: the blade runs off-center and the run-out becomes dangerous.

What does negative rake mean?

The teeth lean backwards: the blade pulls the workpiece less. That is what a sliding mitre saw and aluminum need.

Can a carbide blade be sharpened?

Yes, by a specialist, several times. It is markedly cheaper than a new blade as long as there is material left on the tips.

Why does my blade burn the wood?

A dull blade, too slow a feed, or a blade not parallel to the fence. All three give the same symptom and the third is the most dangerous.

Should a blade be cleaned?

Resin builds up between the teeth and makes the blade run hot as if it were dull. A resin cleaner often gives it a second life.

Is a universal blade worth it?

For occasional use, yes. As soon as you cut regularly, two specialized blades cost barely more and markedly change the result.

Does the kerf width matter?

Yes, twice over: it decides the material lost in a rip and the power needed to feed. A thin kerf saves wood but wants a stiffer blade.

What to remember about saw blades

A blade is chosen on the diameter the machine imposes, the exact bore, and the tooth count according to the cut. Carbide becomes necessary as soon as panel material is involved, and a resin-clogged blade behaves exactly like a worn one.

A quick look at saw blades

  • Intended machines: 4 to 10 in mitre saws, on 3 of the 11 models.

Saw blades in one table

A column holds only if four machines in five publish the figure. Below that, it would compare what the manuals left out.

ModelPriceBoreDiameterTeeth
ANGELSWORD 114 mm, 24T and 40T, 4 pack$187/8 in — 22.23 mm, published, with 3/8 in and 5/8 in bushings supplied4-1/2 in — 114 mm, the smallest blade on either half of this shelf24 and 40, tungsten carbide, mixed across the four blades · The split between the two counts is not published
WEN BL1060, 254 × 15.88 mm, 60T$195/8 in — 15.88 mm, published10 in — 254 mm60, carbide tipped, stated for fine finish
WEN BL1080, 254 × 15.88 mm, 80T$285/8 in — 15.88 mm, published · The American standard, and not the 30 mm (1.18 in) of every European blade on this shelf10 in — 254 mm80, carbide tipped, stated for ultra-fine finish
Bosch Optiline Wood 216 × 30, 48T$6230 mm (1.18 in)216 mm (8.50 in)48
Makita B-33015, 165 × 20 mm, 48T$7220 mm (0.79 in)165 mm (6.50 in)48
Bosch Expert for Wood 254 × 30, 80T$9530 mm (1.18 in)254 mm (10 in)80
Bayerwald Werkzeuge 254 × 30, 24T ATB—30 mm (1.18 in)254 mm (10 in)24, alternate top bevel
Bosch Expert for Multi Material 305 × 30, 96T—30 mm (1.18 in)305 mm (12 in)96
S&S-Shop HM 190 × 30 mm, 40T—30 mm (1.18 in)190 mm (7.48 in)40
jjw-germany 216 × 30, 24T negative rake—30 mm (1.18 in)216 mm (8.50 in)24, alternate top bevel
STONE REEF 254 × 30 mm, 80T—30 mm (1.18 in)254 mm (10 in)80

What each budget cuts on this shelf

Lower range

$18 – $19

2 models

ANGELSWORD 114 mm, 24T and 40T, 4 pack, WEN BL1060, 254 × 15.88 mm, 60T

Mid range

$28 – $62

2 models

WEN BL1080, 254 × 15.88 mm, 80T, Bosch Optiline Wood 216 × 30, 48T

Upper range

$72 – $95

2 models

Makita B-33015, 165 × 20 mm, 48T, Bosch Expert for Wood 254 × 30, 80T

Where the data is read

Specifications: manufacturer sheets for woodworking machines and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure in this table names its source.

Most recent revision in this category: October 7, 2026.

How we assess saw blades

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.