Best Miter Saw Blades of 2021

This Makita is a 10-inch blade, so it is slightly smaller than some on the list. It means it will decrease the depth that you can cut, but if you intend on sawing through thinner material, this won’t be a problem.

The 80 carbide teeth are honed using 600 grit to provide a mirror finish. The ultra-thin kerf means you get a smoother cut with less drag on the motor, and less material wastage. Plus, the teeth are hook teeth with a 5-degree angle, with an alternative top and face design for precision cutting.

The other advantage of hook teeth is that they scoop the debris and sawdust away. This reduces the chances of the blade gumming, which creates kickback. It also means you get a better sightline when you are cutting.

The only downside to this blade is the cost. It is a Bosch, so we know it isn’t going to be cheap, but other manufacturers offer packs of blades for similar prices. That said, this saw blade slices through hardwood, softwood and plyboard with ease and is a quality product.

This Freud Diablo blade fits 12-inch miter saws, so you can make deeper cuts when compared to the Makita. This blade also has 100 teeth, and an ultra-fine laser-cut kerf that delivers the finest cutting lines.

It increases your range of accuracy and precision and is the ideal blade to use for fine woodworking. Like the Makita, this blade has carbide-tipped teeth that resist heat and avoid dulling.

Freud has laser-cut stabilizer vents to prevent sideways movement and decrease vibration and noise. It all adds up to a better saw experience giving you greater control and accuracy.

Also, the surface is coated in a Perma-Shield non-stick layer to ensure the blade glides through the material with minimum resistance. This glide-ability, in turn, decreases the strain on your miter saw motor.

This DeWALT miter saw blade comes as a set of two. One has 60 teeth and is better for crosscutting, but the other is a general-purpose saw blade with 32 teeth. These blades are for 10-inch miter saws, and they have carbide-tipped teeth to increase their heat resistance and durability.

These blades are half the price of the Freud and Makita models, and yet you get the DeWALT brand name and two saw blades in for the bargain. The 32-tooth blade is the best saw blade for tackling almost all your cutting tasks. It cuts wood, composite, plastic, sheet metal, and ply.

These DeWALT blades are computer balanced to reduce vibration, noise and improve accuracy for a better finish. If you have a sliding miter saw, these blades also fit, and thanks to their thin kerf, you get a precise cut every time.

Forrest is the ultimate in quality. For that reason, while this is the Rolls-Royce of miter saw blades, it costs a small fortune. It is likely that unless you are a serious woodworker, this blade will find a home in the miter saw of a professional or tradesperson.

This blade costs almost as much as some budget miter saws!

Despite its 10-inch diameter, this blade slices to a maximum depth of two inches, which means it will handle cutting 2×4 with ease. The teeth are carbide-tipped, set at an angle of 15 degrees, and well-equipped to reduce the top and bottom splintering.

The kerf is thin and reduces wood wastage by 20 percent and leaves an edge so smooth you’d think it was reworked.

This Freud blade has 72 teeth with a 5-degree negative hook, which improves the quality of the cut. They also utilize the alternating top bevel design (ATB), meaning the teeth face left and right. This configuration pushes your workpiece down and towards the fence for better control and accuracy.

This blade increases the performance of sliding miter saws, but it is also effective in standard saws when you want to perform crosscuts, rip cuts and bevel cuts. The teeth are carbide-tipped for increased resistance to heat and for a longer life, and the kerf is thin, so making detailed cuts on your sliding saw will be easy.

A thin kerf also means there is less strain on the saw’s motor.

Like the other Freud blades featured on the list, this one is also coated in a Perma-Shield non-stick surface to increase the blade’s lubrication as it passes through the stock.

So, we feature another Diablo blade, only this one cuts non-ferrous metals and plastics. It’s why we chose it as our best saw blade for PVC. This blade is 10 inches in diameter and has 80 carbide-tipped teeth. Those teeth are the triple-chip grind design with a 5-degree angle, so they leave a clean and burr-free finish.

This blade also cuts laminate, aluminum and brass, as well as pipework. So if you are working on-site, it will cater to many applications. It has a thin kerf, so it will leave a smooth cut and put minimal strain on the miter saw motor.

If you are worried about gumming and the increased risk of kickback, this blade glides effortlessly through the stock thanks to the Perma-Shield non-stick coating. Again, this decreases the pressure on the saw motor.

The teeth are carbide-tipped to enable them to withstand extreme heat during the cutting process and to protect the blades from dulling.

This is the second Bosch blade to feature, and this one cuts laminate flooring like a demon. It has 72 teeth with a negative hook angle to eliminate chipping and extend the blade’s life.

Laminate is notoriously brittle, which is why Bosch has triple-ground the teeth for extra sharpness to increase the quality of the finish.

The teeth are tipped in C4 carbide to enhance their cutting prowess and longevity. We like that the blades are anti-friction, coated for a smooth passage through the stock. Couple that with the thin kerf, and you get a smoother cut with less waste.

When you are done laying the laminate, this blade will cut melamine, wood, plyboard and other building materials, making this the ideal blade to have in your professional set up.