First-Cut, Early Entry Diamond Blade w/ Triangle Knockout - BASIC5000

When you need to cut control joints in fresh concrete within the first hour or two of finishing, this early entry diamond blade handles the job without chipping edges or spalling. The triangle knockout arbor design lets you adapt to different saw configurations quickly on the jobsite. Early entry cutting reduces random cracking by creating clean control joints while concrete is still green, typically between one and two hours after finishing depending on conditions. The BASIC5000 designation indicates this is a straightforward blade for standard green concrete applications without specialized aggregates. Works with early entry saws that time cuts during the critical window when concrete has surface hardness but hasn't fully cured. Built for flatwork contractors and concrete finishers running early entry saw systems on commercial slabs, parking lots, and warehouse floors.