--- product_id: 4577064 title: "Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade" brand: "freud" price: "£35.41" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Freud" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4577064-freud-lu87r006m20-160mm-thin-kerf-rip-blade store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Arbor 20mm Teeth 14 Diameter 160mm Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade **Brand:** freud **Price:** £35.41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔝 Elevate Your Cutting Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade by freud - **How much does it cost?** £35.41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4577064-freud-lu87r006m20-160mm-thin-kerf-rip-blade) ## Best For - freud enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted freud brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast & Efficient:** Enjoy rapid cutting speeds with a positive hook angle that ensures easy feeding in all ripping applications. - • **Durable & Reliable:** Our Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces drag and protects against corrosion and pitch build-up. - • **Professional Quality:** Engineered for the discerning professional, this blade is your go-to for high-performance ripping tasks. - • **Thin Kerf Innovation:** Maximize your feed rate while minimizing waste with our expertly designed thin kerf. - • **Cutting Edge Performance:** Experience the precision of a premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide blend for unmatched ripping efficiency. ## Overview The Freud LU87R006M20 is a 160mm thin kerf rip blade designed for maximum performance in ripping applications. Featuring a 20mm arbor, 14 teeth, and a positive hook angle, this blade ensures fast cutting and easy feeding. Its premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide blend and Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating provide durability and efficiency, making it an essential tool for professionals seeking precision and reliability. ## Description desertcart.com The 160-millimeter Freud LU87R006M20 Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade makes quick work of ripping operations in hard- and softwood. It features 14 oversized teeth with alternating bevels and thick TiCo high-density carbide tips designed to last, in addition to Freud's Perma-SHIELD coating, which reduces friction to prevent heat buildup. Plus, since it's a thin-kerf blade, it wastes less material and continues to cut cleanly when used with underpowered saws.Large-Tooth, Thin-Kerf Blade Ideal for Low-Horsepower SawsThis rip saw blade is ideally suited to ripping hard- and softwoods, and it also delivers strong results when crosscutting wood or working with plywood. Ideal for Festool and other track saws. It has a 20-millimeter arbor and produces a 0.098 kerf.In addition to offering faster cuts through tough materials, its large tooth design allows the blade to be safely sharpened more times, prolonging the life of the blade and saving you money. Plus, the large gullets between these teeth ensure easy chip removal.Well-Balanced, Anti-Vibration DesignThis Freud blade is pretensioned for truer cuts under heavy loads. It also features an anti-vibration design that reduces chatter for a cleaner finish, longer blade life, and reduced noise while you work. And because the blade is laser cut from high-strength steel, you can trust that it will stay stable, flat, and true, even after prolonged use.High-Density Carbide for Maximum Cutting PerformanceThis thin-kerf rip saw blade's 14 teeth are finished with tips made from an application-specific TiCo high-density carbide "ripping blend" that offers improved density, hardness, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance.Ideal for the demands of ripping large quantities of thick, hard wood, this carbide blend includes extra cobalt for increased impact resistance. Plus, it delivers increased sharpness and edge retention, which means the blade will hold up longer--saving you money.Perma-SHIELD Coating Reduces Friction and Heat BuildupBuilt to withstand tough use in less-than-ideal conditions, this blade is finished with Freud's red Perma-SHIELD--a non-stick coating that reduces friction and nearly eliminates the heat buildup that excess friction can cause. By providing complete thermal insulation, this coating protects your tools and your work surface. And it resists binding when the blade is used for large-volume cutting applications, which reduces blade warp.As a lubricating feature, Perma-SHIELD allows the blade to spin freely while reducing stress on the motor and carriage of your saw. In addition, this coating helps prevent debris collection and resin or "pitch" buildup. Since gummy pitch buildup causes extra drag on the motor of your saw, less buildup is another little convenience that translates into longer tool life and longer blade life. It also means less downtime for blade cleaning, so you get jobs done faster.This industrial saw blade is backed by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.About Freud: A History of Innovative ManufacturingAn industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is one of the few manufacturers of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality, woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more. What's in the BoxFreud LU87R006M20 Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade--160-millimeter diameter, 20-millimeter arbor, 14-tooth design. Product Description 160mm x 14T mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade From the Manufacturer Finally, a high quality saw blade to realize the FULL potential of the Festool Saw! The first and only blades for Festool Saws with anti-vibration design for smoother, quiter cuts to deliver a better quality finish and longer life. 160-mm by 14t ATB Thin Kerf Rip blade with 20-mm arbor. Blade features Freud's TiCo High Density Carbide, Perma-Shield Coating, Anti-Vibration Design and Laser Cut Technology. Does not require a splinter guard. Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (…or honestly, the *entire galaxy*) 🌌✨ - If woodworking had a “before and after” moment in my life, this Freud 10-inch Thin Kerf Blade is the dividing line. I put it on my saw, fired it up, and immediately wondered if I’d accidentally switched to a laser cutter. 🛸 Cutting with this blade is like slicing butter with a hot knife - smooth, effortless, and deeply satisfying. Hardwood? Softwood? Plywood? It doesn’t matter. The blade glides through stock so cleanly that the cuts look pre-finished. Tear-out packed its bags and moved out permanently. 👋🪵 The thin kerf design means less strain on the saw, less waste, and more control—like the blade is politely asking the wood to separate rather than forcing the issue. The Chuck Norris of blades. The sound alone tells you something magical is happening. 🎶 I’ve been woodworking long enough to know hype when I see it. This isn’t hype. This blade genuinely changed my woodworking life.My cuts are cleaner, my projects come together faster, and I find myself making “just one more cut” because it’s so enjoyable. Five stars? Absolutely. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ But if there were a way to rate this blade with an entire spiral arm of the Milky Way, I’d do it without hesitation. 🌠 If you value clean cuts, happy saws, and that little grin you get when a tool just works, do yourself a favor—bolt this blade on and prepare to fall in love. ❤️🪚 Review: Unbelievable, in the Best Way! - I’ve always run CMT ITK chrome blades and they’ve treated me well, so I never bought into the hype around Freud. Consider me officially converted. This 24-tooth ripping blade is insanely sharp. On the first cut, I fed the board at my normal pace and it practically launched itself through the saw with less than half the resistance I’m used to. Genuinely shocking in the best way. It’s noticeably quieter, leaves a clean cut, and I’ve had zero burning or scorching—even on longer rips. It also cuts perfectly flat-bottom grooves and dados, which is huge for joinery and cabinet work. Long story short: this blade does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and then some. I honestly may never go back to CMT. Highly recommend. ## Features - Specs: Arbor 20mm, Diameter 160mm, Grind ATB, Hook Angle 20°, Kerf .098", Plate .063", Teeth 14 - Premium TiCo HI-Density Carbide Ripping Blend for Maximum Performance - Thin Kerf allows for faster feed rate and reduced waste - Positive Hook Angles for fast cutting and easy feeding in ripping applications - Perma-Shield Non-Stick Coating reduces blade drag, protects the blade from corrosion and pitch build-up. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002IPGXRO | | Best Sellers Rank | #51,672 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2 in Table Saw Blades | | Brand | Freud | | Brand Name | Freud | | Color | Multi | | Compatible Devices | Table Saws, Radial Arm Saws | | Compatible Material | Wood | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,237 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00008925084891 | | Included Components | Industrial Ripping (Thin Kerf) Saw Blade | | Item Thickness | 160 Inches | | Item Type Name | Saw Blades | | Item Weight | 0.61 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Freud | | Material | Blend | | Material Type | Blend | | Model | LU87R006M20 | | Number of Teeth | 14 | | Part Number | LU87R006M20 | | Set Name | Freud LU87R006M20 | | Style | Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 14-Teeth | | Style Name | Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 14-Teeth | | UPC | 008925084891 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Freud Limited Tooling Warranty. Contact Freud customer service for more details. 800-334-4494 | ## Product Details - **Material:** Blend - **Brand:** Freud - **Color:** Multi - **Number of Teeth:** 14 - **Style:** Perma-Shield Coated Thin Kerf Rip Saw Blade for Festool Saws, 20mm Arbor 160mm by 14-Teeth - **Item Thickness:** 1 Inches - **Item Weight:** 0.61 Pounds - **UPC:** 008925084891 - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00008925084891 ## Images ![Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tAoVkHydL.jpg) ![Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HzpSCZjkL.jpg) ![Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51889-bhSOL.jpg) ![Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PFnKFH9UL.jpg) ![Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BSpZekY9L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (…or honestly, the *entire galaxy*) 🌌✨ *by R***C on December 13, 2025* If woodworking had a “before and after” moment in my life, this Freud 10-inch Thin Kerf Blade is the dividing line. I put it on my saw, fired it up, and immediately wondered if I’d accidentally switched to a laser cutter. 🛸 Cutting with this blade is like slicing butter with a hot knife - smooth, effortless, and deeply satisfying. Hardwood? Softwood? Plywood? It doesn’t matter. The blade glides through stock so cleanly that the cuts look pre-finished. Tear-out packed its bags and moved out permanently. 👋🪵 The thin kerf design means less strain on the saw, less waste, and more control—like the blade is politely asking the wood to separate rather than forcing the issue. The Chuck Norris of blades. The sound alone tells you something magical is happening. 🎶 I’ve been woodworking long enough to know hype when I see it. This isn’t hype. This blade genuinely changed my woodworking life.My cuts are cleaner, my projects come together faster, and I find myself making “just one more cut” because it’s so enjoyable. Five stars? Absolutely. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ But if there were a way to rate this blade with an entire spiral arm of the Milky Way, I’d do it without hesitation. 🌠 If you value clean cuts, happy saws, and that little grin you get when a tool just works, do yourself a favor—bolt this blade on and prepare to fall in love. ❤️🪚 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbelievable, in the Best Way! *by T***R on January 1, 2026* I’ve always run CMT ITK chrome blades and they’ve treated me well, so I never bought into the hype around Freud. Consider me officially converted. This 24-tooth ripping blade is insanely sharp. On the first cut, I fed the board at my normal pace and it practically launched itself through the saw with less than half the resistance I’m used to. Genuinely shocking in the best way. It’s noticeably quieter, leaves a clean cut, and I’ve had zero burning or scorching—even on longer rips. It also cuts perfectly flat-bottom grooves and dados, which is huge for joinery and cabinet work. Long story short: this blade does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and then some. I honestly may never go back to CMT. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freud Thin Kerf Ripping Blade *by M***K on May 28, 2010* I have been doing woodworking for over 35 years. I learned the hard way that the proper tools make all the difference. I still remember watching my father smoke out the basement with the one steel tipped table saw blade that served as a Do-All blade. The bottom line to accurate, clean, effortless, and SAFE cuts on "any" saw, is using the right type of blade, a sharp blade, and a fence/miter that's accurate and sturdy. I have two table saws and purchased this Freud blade for my portable saw. The portables tend to be underpowered and need a thin kerf blade to prevent them from lugging down. I've used many types of combination blades with great success but they all lug severely when trying to rip 2X material. I can't count the times I've had to reset the circuit breaker because I've pushed the saw too hard. This Freud blade was made for just this application...smaller, underpowered, portable table saw ripping, and it's the absolute BEST blade I've used in that application. It lives up to EVERYTHING Freud claimed...it's far quieter than any other blade on the same saw. It rips with absolute ease and feels like a new saw. I haven't tripped the breaker once, even when ripping wet pressure treated wood. This blade is a must-have for any serious woodworker. I honestly don't have a single complaint about the blade, but rather one word of advice. If you look at the application chart for the blade you will find it's not recommended for crosscutting of laminated wood, (plywood, veneer, etc). It's not that it won't cut it.....this blade will cut through any wood, ripping or crosscutting. But you will get major splintering of the laminated wood on the backside of the cut. I don't find this a flaw in any way. Again, the blade does EVERYTHING Freud claims and very well. Like any specialized blade, it has it's limitations. Purchase a good combination blade and you'll be amazed at the results. ## Frequently Bought Together - Freud LU87R006M20: 160mm Thin Kerf Rip Blade - Freud Thin Kerf Ultimate Plywood & Melamine Saw Blade with Premium Tico Hi-Density Carbide Crosscutting Blend - 160mm Diameter, 48 Teeth, Hi-ATB Grind - LU79R006M20 - Freud Thin Kerf General Purpose Saw Blade with Tico Hi-Density Carbide General Purpose Blend for Maximum Performance - 160mm Diameter, 28 Teeth, ATB Grind - LU86R006M20 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4577064-freud-lu87r006m20-160mm-thin-kerf-rip-blade](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/4577064-freud-lu87r006m20-160mm-thin-kerf-rip-blade) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*