Can't comment on the Forrest Blades as I've only used 12" Freud(imo very good), 12"Craftsman(not bad), 10"Ridgid(very good) and 7 1/4 Dewalt(so-so) blades on my various saws. However, have a good look at the carbides on any saw blade...it should be thick for strength and for resharpening and should be of a good micro grain quality as well as being consistant all around the saw blade. By this, I mean that a lot of the cheaper blades have poorly brazed, thinner or inconsistant carbide thickness as well as an inconsistant grind as you compare tooth to tooth.
Forrest has been around for a long time so I'm sure they make a quality product and made in the US as I understand.
