The CMT ITK Contractor Saw Blade General Purpose 10" x 5/8" T40 ATB is a hardwood carbide circular saw blade engineered for accurate rip cuts and crosscuts in both soft and hardwood on portable benchtop and table saws. With a 40-tooth alternate top bevel configuration and a 20 deg. hook angle, this 10-inch general purpose blade delivers clean, consistent results in everyday woodworking and construction tasks - making it a reliable choice for contractors who need performance across a wide range of cutting situations.

Key Features

• 40-Tooth ATB Tooth Geometry - the alternate top bevel grind produces clean cut edges on both rip and crosscut passes, reducing tearout and finishing time on soft and hardwood workpieces.
• 20 deg. Hook Angle - an aggressive feed angle that pulls material into the blade efficiently, allowing smooth cuts with less effort on portable benchtop and table saw setups.
• Hardwood Carbide (HW) Tooth Material - carbide-tipped teeth maintain a sharp cutting edge through repeated use in hardwood and softwood applications, extending the interval between sharpenings.
• 0.094" Kerf with 0.063" Plate Thickness - the wider kerf relative to plate thickness provides blade stability during cutting while still removing material efficiently, reducing blade flex and deflection.
• 10 deg. ATB Sharpening Profile - precision-ground tooth angles create consistent scoring action on wood fibers, improving surface quality on each pass.
• 7,600 RPM Maximum Speed Rating - rated for high-speed operation, this blade is compatible with the motor speeds common in portable and stationary table saws used in contractor settings.
• 5/8" Bore Diameter (15.87mm) - a standard 5/8" arbor fit provides direct compatibility with the most widely used benchtop and table saw arbors without adapters.

Why This Product

• Contractors who work across both ripping and crosscutting tasks get one blade that handles both operations accurately on portable and stationary table saws - eliminating the need to swap blades mid-job.
• The 40-tooth ATB configuration balances cut speed with surface quality, making this blade suitable for framing, trim, and general woodworking in both soft and hardwood materials.
• At 7,600 RPM maximum, this blade operates safely within the speed range of most portable benchtop saws, giving contractors confidence in both jobsite and shop settings.
• The standard 5/8" bore fits the most common table saw arbors directly, meaning no reducer bushings or modifications are needed for a straightforward blade installation.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: K04010
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• CMT Part Number: CMT-K04010
• Diameter: 10"
• Bore Diameter: 15.87mm (5/8")
• Number of Teeth: 40
• Tooth Grind: ATB (Alternate Top Bevel)
• Sharpening Profile: 10 ATB
• Hook Angle: 20 deg.
• Kerf Thickness: 0.094"
• Plate Thickness: 0.063"
• Maximum RPM: 7,600
• Tooth Material: HW (Hardwood Carbide)
• Blade Class: ITK Contractor General Purpose

Approved Applications

• Rip cuts in soft and hardwood
• Crosscuts in soft and hardwood
• General purpose woodworking on portable benchtop saws
• General purpose woodworking on table saws

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of saws is this blade compatible with?

This blade is designed for use in portable benchtop saws and table saws. The standard 5/8" bore fits the arbors found on most portable and stationary table saws without requiring an adapter.

What materials can this blade cut?

This blade is rated for cutting soft and hardwood. The 40-tooth ATB configuration supports both rip cuts along the grain and crosscuts across the grain in general woodworking and contractor applications.

What is the maximum safe operating speed for this blade?

The maximum rated speed is 7,600 RPM. Always confirm that your saw's no-load RPM does not exceed this rating before use.

What does the ATB tooth grind mean for cut quality?

ATB stands for Alternate Top Bevel. In this configuration, teeth alternate between left and right bevel angles - in this case ground to a 10 deg. profile - which creates a scoring action on wood fibers that results in cleaner cut edges and reduced tearout compared to a flat-top grind on the same material types.