Verrry nice!! Smooth, quiet, seems precise. Pricey! I found some new Onsrud blades made in Germany on Ebay that list for the same $140 price but were selling for $23. It was Onsrud's Ebay store and I believe that these were surplus. Check that out, but buy Tenryu if you have the money.By the way, these are 16". I also bought 12" and 10" and one 8". The Onsrud were available in 10" and 12", but so far only in negative rake suitable for miter and circular saws.