Blue Flex Blades by Norwood

[NewYankeeSawmill]

I'm about ready to order another box of blades for my mill, and I'll be dipped, Norwood's running a 30% off sale until the end of the month!
Anyone try any of their "Blue Flex" blades? The Manufacturer claims it is a flexible steel with teeth hardened to 60-62 HRC, which is more than their standard. They're priced (on sale) at $175/box of 10, which puts them about the same as their standard blades.... which makes me beg the question, what's different/better, if they cost the same? 7/8 pitch. 10-degree angle, German steel.

Ironically... I used to have a print-customer who manufactured heat-treating lines and equipment (https://www.ambrell.com/), so I understand what's happening to the blade after they cut and set the teeth! Just wondering what that means to me? Longer tooth life w/ increased brittleness, IIRC? I saw they recommend Aluminum Oxide sharpening wheels. It only costs about 1 dollar each over regular blades, just wondering if anyone has tried them before, worth the extra dollar? I tried searching for the term, but no luck.

https://norwoodsawmills.com/collections/167-sawmill-blades/products/sabretooth-blue-flex-sawmill-blades?variant=48522424025409

[wrelacji]

The Norwood "Blue Flex" blades, with their hardened teeth at 60-62 HRC and flexible steel, offer potentially longer tooth life and better durability compared to standard blades. They're priced similarly to standard blades at $175/box of 10, which makes them a cost-effective upgrade if you're looking for improved performance. However, the increased hardness may lead to greater brittleness, so proper use and maintenance are important. If you're comfortable with these trade-offs and are interested in testing whether the blades provide a noticeable performance boost, they seem worth the extra dollar, especially given the current sale.


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