DeWalt made their strong name on contractor grade tools. Later on they started a consumer line. The visual differences and packaging were purposefully made subtle so it's tough to tell the difference.

Other top brands aside... Although it's important to know which DeWalt you are getting, I think it would be safe to say that the consumer DeWalt models will still beat a Black & Decker or similar brand just about every time.

I don't know enough about blades to comment.


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