I bought this last May.  I use the ice crushing several times a day.  I am on my fourth new blade. I ordered three more today. I don't understand why Oster created such a quality product with such a poor quality blade. I am sure I am not the only customer with this problem. It seems to me that Oster would correct this flaw. I would recommend this product to my friends and tell them to go ahead and order extra blades.