its alot of money for a blade but the forest dado king is even more, but you get what you pay for. this blade cuts great, oak plywood to solid stock.i bought this blade because of the good reviews and i am happy i did.ya the case is not top notch and the shims are not labled but why does it matter mark them yourself.make a new case out of wood, we are woodworkers..right hey i did not even expect a case.