Freud 8-1/2"x 48T Thin Kerf Sliding Compound Miter Saw Blade (LU91R008) Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend for Maximum Performance Negative Hook Angles minimizes climbing for better control Thin Kerf requires less power and allows for faster feed rate Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up.