SLIDING FINE FINISH

253.072.12

The CMT 253.072.12 12" ITK XTREME Fine-Finish Blade is engineered for woodworking pros seeking mirror-smooth, tear-free sliding cuts in hardwoods, composites, plywood, and laminates—delivering precision that rivals hand-finishing. With 72 teeth in ATB (Alternate Top Bevel) configuration, industrial chromium micrograin carbide for reduced abrasion and 2–3x longer life, and tri-metal brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) for impact resistance, it handles severe stresses without dulling. Chrome® coating prevents corrosion and resin buildup, laser-cut heat expansion slots avoid warping, patented dynamic balancing ensures vibration-free runs, and a tensioning ring adds concentric stability. Precision CNC mirror-finish sharpening (<0.25 μm edge roughness) produces razor-sharp results on table saws or miter saws—your essential for cabinetry, furniture, and fine woodworking. 

• 72T ATB tooth geometry – Ultra-fine, tear-free sliding cuts in hardwoods & composites

• Industrial chromium micrograin carbide teeth – Reduced abrasion, improved cut quality, 2–3× longer life

• Tri-metal brazing (Silver-Copper-Silver) – Withstands severe impacts from harder woods & materials

• Chrome® coating on blade plate – Prevents corrosion/rust, ensures longer tool life

• Laser-cut heat expansion slots – Prevents warping from heat during heavy use

• Patented dynamic balancing – Superior stability & concentricity beyond standard blades

• Tensioning ring – Enhanced rotation stability for 12" blades

• Precision mirror-finish sharpening (<0.25 μm edge) – Razor-sharp for extra-clean cuts & extended life

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	INDUSTRIAL CHROMIUM MICROGRAIN CARBIDE Cutting teeth are made from a specially formulated chromium micrograin carbide which stays sharper longer by reducing cutting edge abrasion, improving cut quality and tool life.
	TRI-METAL BRAZING The Silver-Copper-Silver tri-metal brazing process lets the teeth with stand severe impact caused by cutting harder wood and composite material.
	CHROME® COATING Blade plate is covered with a chrome layer to protect your tool against corrosion and rust, guaranteeing longer tool life.
	LASER-CUT HEAT EXPANSION SLOTS Engineered to allow the blade to expand when heat build-up occurs from use, preventing blade warping.
	Unique patented dynamic balancing several orders of magnitude above and beyond that which is currently available in the marketplace.
	TENSIONING RING (10” and above) A visible tensioning ring on the blade provides stability while cutting and perfect concentricity during rotation.
	PRECISION MIRROR FINISH SHARPENING Each tooth is ground to razor sharp precision on a multi-axis CNC machine which creates perfect edge angle, guaranteeing extra-clean cuts and extended life. Featuring less than 0.25 μm Rmax in edge roughness.