Segmented blades typically have medium to hard bonds for a range of wet and dry cutting applications. While these diamond saw blades can offer a relatively smooth cut with a fast cutting speed, chipping may still occur. They are durable and have a long blade life compared to other blades.

Turbo blades typically have soft to medium bonds for a variety of general purpose to specific cutting applications. Diamond turbo blades feature a continuous rim with an edge that is serrated. This serrated edge is designed to the give the blade faster cutting speeds while maintaining a smooth cut, combining the best qualities from both segmented and continuous rim blades.