CMT Orange ITK Ripping Saw Blade 10" x 24T ATB with 5/8-Inch Bore (0.098" Thin Kerf)

Jonathan's Hot Take Description:  This new offering from CMT is one of the top professional thin kerf ripping blades on the market for good reason. The carbide teeth are massive compared to similar blades, and it’s amazing at removing minimal material while keeping the cut cool.  A ripping blade is my most used non-combination blade. As far as the total volume of board foot cutting you'll be doing, ripping is probably #1.  When I’m milling a bunch of lumber, this makes quick work of it while losing as little material to sawdust as possible. Because it has less teeth, it cuts so much cleaner and faster than a combo blade for long or repetitive rips.  The chrome coating, the same one on their full kerf Chromium line, makes it easy to clean, which really extends its life.  These new models have 3 additional patents that increase stabilization and keep the blade cooler.  These are approved for Sawstop, and if you're looking for a top tier thin kerf blade at a big box store price, this is