The 10 Best Planer Blades

If you want knives that will last, the Bosch PA1202 Woodrazor (about $11) are about as durable an option as you'll come across. The tungsten-carbide is extremely sharp and capable of holding an edge for quite some time. Replacing them when needed won't break the bank, either.

The Byrd Tool Shelix DW735 (appx. $379) offers a true helical cut that minimizes both noise and tear-out, allowing you to work cleanly and in relative quiet. The spiraled design helps to break up chips as it goes along, making them easier for a dust collector to suck up.

The HZ Portable (about $20) are available in three materials: high speed steel, 65 manganese steel, and tungsten carbide. Not only does this give you a wide variety of options for your projects, but it offers you multiple price points to choose from.

There's no need to settle for nicked, chipped, or otherwise flawed wood when you have the Makita 793346-8 (about $37) installed in your machine. They can shave lumber down cleanly, with little chance of ruining the boards or leaving unwanted marks behind.

Both of these Jestuous Knives (about $24) can be reversed once one side gets dull, doubling their lifespan and giving you more bang for your buck. Each is extremely sharp, minimizing the amount of effort necessary to get the job done smoothly.

The DeWalt DW7352-2 (appx. $78) have been vacuum-heat-treated, which gives them a longer lifespan while also helping them maintain a finely-honed edge. That creates less of a need for flipping, limiting the amount of time you have to spend on maintenance duty.

You get six blades with the PowerTec 128000DD (around $66), so you should always have a sharp one handy when you need it. They're capable of holding their edge for a good while, even with regular use, so a single order should last you a long time.

You can resharpen the DeWalt DW7332 (about $45) multiple times, extending their lifespan considerably and giving you more value for your money. When you do need to replace them, though, you should find the process to be fairly quick and painless.

The inexpensive Yufutol Wood Razor (appx. $10) are extremely versatile, as they can be used with a wide range of brands. Even though they're a low-cost option, they can be resharpened to your liking, as well as being double-sided to give you even more utility.

The HZ 82mm (around $8) are nice and thick, and plenty sturdy enough to slice through hardwoods for hours at a time. They're suitable replacements for most handheld planers, and their stoutness will cut down on some of the elbow grease needed to complete tougher jobs.