The Fire Rescue Blade is made of solid steel (up to 14"), so it won't break and endanager your life like abrasive blades. It also cuts faster than abrasives, saving you time when it counts, and cuts more materials than welded blades, reducing the number of saws and blades that you have to carry to emergencies. The Fire Rescue Safety Blade is the best blade that you can buy for forcible entry, extrication, RIT and USAR.