I had a Freud blade on my table saw previously and thought I was pleased with the cut.  I saw this blade demonstrated at a wood show...cross cuts, rip cuts, etc.  The surface of everything I have cut since I purchased this is as smooth as a 220 grit sanded surface.  Plywood, pine, birch, and oak all have been tackled with no sign of dulling.  The saw runs with less stress and cuts are made faster.  The money spent, is recouped on the first project you do in time saved not sanding.  An example was I could go from a rip cut on plywood and immediately apply veneer without sanding.