We use woodmizer blades, anyone could compare or been down this road.
I just order 10, got them the other day, to me they cut about the same as the ones that came with my norwood. But I've only cut maybe a couple cord so far. I did notice that it did take most of the sawdust off the lumber.
I've used the regular Red Streaks from Cooks for years, I bought 2 "super sharps" just to try - My opinion is they're no better than the ones I'd been using, not worth the extra $$$$$. I just didn't see any advantage.
I have to agree with Mike. Bought 10 of them the only major difference I saw was they strip the teeth out real easy when you hit a nail. The Red Streaks or Mungsforager blades aren't as prone to stripping.
I use the cooks super sharp on my LM2000. They are the best I have used so far.
I found no difference between the regular ones an dthe super ones other than the $3. They were supposed to reduce the dust left on the boards, and I am sure it made no difference. They cut just fine, both regular and the SS. Nice folks.
What i've noticed about these types of premium blades is that for me they don't make up for the extra costs b/c most of my blades die from hitting metal before they die of natural causes. So even if they last a lot longer or something it wouldn't matter for me. Sticking with one blade helps me with my setting and self sharpening systems. I hate it when i switch back and forth from harder blades to soft ones.
Just a thought,
KP
My experience mimics most of yours,
NOT worth it.