and here is actually where my confusion is. I think...
Tim, I must have misunderstood you a while back (in another thread). I thought you were saying that the variable tooth was the way to go for resawing, but it seems you are actually saying that the tuffsaw is the best for the resaw finish. Do I have that right?
Pete, it seems like you are agreeing with Tim (or visa versa), saying these are great blades for clean resawing but when you say, "this blade goes in the 'for mdf and ply' box. It's not truly blunt; there again, it's not sharp enough for precision cuts in precious exotic tonewoods", I get confused again. Perhaps you mean that the blade doesn't stay sharp?? Would you please clarify what you are saying here?
Thanks to everyone for helping to clear my poor brain!