I hope I'm not beating this into the ground, but here goes.
I want to buy a new blade for my tablesaw. I don't have a fortune and can't afford the WWII. I did see this used at a show here in Atlanta and understand its ability when the demonstrator could make paper thin veneer. He took both hands off the wood and dusted his shirt off with the blade spinning. I also understand a lot of that was the saw too.
I have a cheap, small tablesaw with a ripping blade. I am working toward several upgrades like an outfeed table and a router insert. I want a finishing crosscut blade.
I can't spend more than $50 and looked around at the two big stores. There is a Firestorm with precision ground teeth, and a couple Freud's that would fit the bill. An Irwin for $25.
Would the Firestorm be worthwhile or do I just need to bite the bullet and pay a little more? What is the minimum teeth to provide a good finish?