In practice, there is no truly universal blade. Each material requires a different type of segment and bond. However, if you are looking for a blade that comes closest to being universal and can handle clean cutting as well as dry grinding, I recommend our Mr. Yoda FS (125 mm). It is our most popular "hybrid" that handles most tiles and pavers.

My portfolio only includes tools that haven't failed me in the field:
• Distar Shine: My first choice for strictly wet straight cuts.
• Mr. Yoda FS: My most used tool for Jolly (miter) cuts and universal dry work.
• Montolit DNA (125 mm): Cutting-edge DNA technology for fast cutting in hard materials.
• Butterfly (0.6 mm): For the finest details under water.

New blades (except for the Shine series) need to be prepared by cutting into abrasive material (sharpening stone or old granite). For blades like Mr. Yoda FS or Montolit DNA, a few slow cuts are enough. WARNING: The Distar Shine blade should NOT be opened with an abrasive stone; it is factory-set for wet cutting only.

The absolute king here is Mr. Yoda FS (125 mm). It doesn't deflect during 45° cuts and grinds the edge beautifully. A great alternative for dry miter cuts is Distar Edge Dry. If you prefer the Montolit brand, go for Montolit Jollymont. For extra tough porcelain, I recommend PRO5 JOLLY-EDGE-TURBO.

For the cleanest straight cuts, the TOP blade is Distar Shine. It is designed strictly for wet cutting. For dry cutting with the possibility of edge correction, choose Mr. Yoda FS.

Cleanliness is key. If a (dry) blade starts to burn, just make 10–15 cuts into abrasive material. For the final touch of the edge, I recommend using the Mr. Rapid diamond polishing pad.

Most blades require high speeds (11,000+ RPM). On cordless grinders with lower RPM, blades can glaze over more quickly, and you will need to sharpen them in abrasive material more frequently.