Buried nail destroys Woodworker II; Stick with Forrest or deviate (potentially to CMT Chrome/Xtreme)?
Equipment: Sawstop PCS 1.75, for reference
So, as the title suggests, I hit a buried nail. Multiple teeth on my Woodworker II are shattered and all the rest are chipped and/or dull. Replacing the carbide doesn't seem like a viable option at all ($124 without shipping), so this blade will become wall art that will have the words "Watch out for fucking nails!" under it.
I am in need of replacement. I could just buy another, but to be honest, I wasn't completely satisfied with it. The blade cut nice and did a pretty good job ripping (with some burning, especially with hard maple) and a decent job cross cutting, but I always had a fair amount of ugly tear out with the thinly veneered plywood I get locally.
I'm leaning towards is going with CMT's Chrome/Xtreme premium line of blades that are supposed to compete with Forrest. I'll get a [40 tooth combination blade](https://taytools.com/collections/supplies-blades-saw-blades/products/cmt-orange-chrome-carbide-10-general-purpose-combination-blade-40-teeth-high-alternate-top-bevel-hiatb-grind-0-126-kerf-285-640-10) to replace my Woodworker II and an [80 tooth cross cut blade](https://taytools.com/collections/supplies-blades-saw-blades/products/cmt-orange-chrome-carbide-full-kerf-10-ultimate-crosscutting-blade-80-teeth-high-alternate-top-bevel-grind-hiatb-0-126-kerf-283-680-10) for when I am cutting plywood or making cross cuts that I want to be as close to perfect as I can get. I might grab a [24 tooth rip blade](https://taytools.com/collections/supplies-blades-saw-blades/products/cmt-orange-chrome-10-carbide-tipped-rip-saw-blade) from the same line if I think I need it down the road.
I know these blades are relatively new, but does anyone have any experience with them? Or any reasons/suggestions to dissuade me from trying out the new CMT line? I'll also take suggestions, but part of what is drawing me to the CMT line is the potential quality on par with Forrest and the current prices with sales that would allow me to not spend a lot more than the Woodworker II and get a quality crosscut blade as well.