There simply are no better blades on the market today than the Forrest line.  Attributes: incredibly well-balanced, quiet, clean cutting, long lasting, excellent packaging, quick and professional resharpening service.  I stray to another brand occasionally, lured by some review in some woodworking magazine, only to be disappointed.  After trying some new "whiz bang" blade that a magazine reviewer touts, I can put even an older Forrest blade back on my equipment and it cuts better than the new "Johnny-come-lately."  Sure, the Forrest blades are a little more expensive, but in this instance, you do truly get what you pay for... and more.  By the way, try Forrest's stabilizer, too.  It will even further enhance performance, especially with a thin kerf blade.