Best Band Saw Blades for Resawing in 2027

The Timber Wolf PSW116343 leads our Best Score at 74. At 3/4 in wide and 0.032 in thick, it is tied for the widest and thickest blade on this page. Width and thickness give the beam strength a blade needs to stay straight in a tall resaw cut.

Its 3 TPI tooth count is coarse enough to clear sawdust quickly, and Timber Wolf says this blade is generally used for straight-line cutting of 6 in to 10 in hardwoods and 5 in to 8 in softwoods. The teeth are induction hardened and milled for true tracking, with a thin kerf and an overall set of .048 in.

A thin kerf wastes less of expensive wood and asks less power from the saw. It is made of Swedish Silicon Steel and is 116 in long, so it fits saws that take that size, such as 14 in saws with riser blocks. Check your saw's blade length first.

The AYAO 203296-2 ranks third with a Best Score of 59, mostly because it fits a size that few others do. These 80 in blades are made for the 12 in Craftsman band saw, so owners of that saw have limited choices.

They are carbon steel, 3/8 in wide with 6 TPI and a raker set, and you get 2 blades per pack. AYAO describes them for wood and general purpose cutting, with a strong, smooth weld.

Be realistic about resawing with them. A 3/8 in blade is much less stiff than the 3/4 in blades above and will drift more in tall cuts. On a small 12 in saw, it is still a sensible choice for shallow resaws of thin stock and for general curves, but it will not match the Timber Wolf or Dark Stone on thick hardwood.

Second with a Best Score of 64, the Dark Stone DS23406 has carbide-tipped teeth, which keep their edge much longer than carbon steel. That matters when you resaw lots of hardwood, where steel blades dull quickly and start to wander.

It is 3/4 in wide and 0.032 in thick, matching the Timber Wolf for stiffness. The 2 TPI hook tooth design is the coarsest on this page, with deep, open gullets that clear chips fast and keep the blade cooler in tall cuts. An alloy steel backer and precision-welded joint help it track smoothly.

At 131-1/2 in long, it suits larger saws, and it weighs 1.5 lb, the heaviest blade here. A coarse 2 TPI cut is fast but leaves a rougher surface, so plan on planing or sanding. For long-term resawing on a bigger saw, the carbide edge is worth it.

The AYAO 237566 completes our top five with a Best Score of 49. It fits the same 14 in saws as the 3/8 in AYAO blades, at 93-1/2 in long, and comes as a 2-pack. At 1/4 in wide and 0.017 in thick, it is tied for the narrowest blade on this page, and it is the thinnest.

Narrow blades turn tighter curves, which is why they appear on lists like this one. For scrollwork, cabriole legs and curved parts, a 1/4 in blade is a common choice. At 6 TPI, it cuts at a moderate pace with a reasonable finish.

For resawing, it is the wrong tool. A blade this narrow and thin will flex and wander in tall cuts. We include it because it ranks on our spec sheet, but if you came here to resaw, choose the Timber Wolf or Dark Stone blades and keep this pair for curves.

Fourth with a Best Score of 49, the AYAO 93-1/2 in blades fit a long list of 14 in saws, including Delta and Rockwell, Jet, Rikon, Steel City, General, Ridgid, older Sears Craftsman, Grizzly, Bridgewood and Woodtek models. That makes them easy to buy as spares.

They are 3/8 in wide, 0.018 in thick, with 6 TPI, and come 2 per pack. AYAO lists them for wood and general purpose cutting, with a smooth weld. They handle curves and straight cuts in moderate stock well.

For resawing, they are thin and narrow compared with the 0.032 in thick, 3/4 in wide blades at the top of this list, so expect more drift and slower cuts in tall boards. Keep them for everyday cutting, and fit a wide resaw blade when you need to slice thick lumber.