Make straight cuts with these rigid carbon steel blades. Also known as hook-tooth raker-set blades. The teeth are forward-angled to dig into hardwood such as maple, oak, and walnut. Cut blades to length and use a band saw welder to join the ends. Tooth size and number per inch are constant throughout the blade, and the teeth are set to the left and right in a repeating pattern. Choose blades with more teeth per inch for a smooth finish; choose blades with fewer teeth per inch for fast, rough cutting.