Paving crews and utility contractors cutting full-depth joints, trenches, and patch repairs in asphalt pavement need a blade that holds its edge through mile after mile of abrasive aggregate without shedding segments early. The MK Diamond MK-710W 24" Supreme Grade wet-cutting blade is built for exactly that workload on 24"-capacity walk-behind and ride-on saws, giving road repair and municipal crews straighter, faster cuts and fewer blade changes across a shift than a general-purpose asphalt blade.
Use Cases
- Full-depth asphalt joint and control-joint cutting on parking lots, roadways, and driveways ahead of resurfacing or sealcoating
- Utility trenching and patch repair where crews need clean, straight edges before excavation for pipe, cable, or drainage work
- Road repair and pothole square-outs for municipal and DOT maintenance crews preparing a clean patch boundary
- Asphalt overlay removal ahead of milling or reclamation on larger paving jobs
Specifications
- Diameter: 24"
- Arbor: 1"
- Core thickness: .155"
- Segment/rim type: Laser-welded, wet-cut segmented rim with undercut protection to resist premature segment loss in abrasive asphalt aggregate
- Cutting method: Wet cutting only — continuous water flow is required for cooling the segments, suppressing silica dust, and flushing cutting fines from the kerf
- Maximum operating speed: Up to 2,550 RPM, the standard safety-rated maximum for 24" diameter diamond blades; check your saw's arbor speed and run within its recommended range
- Recommended equipment: 24"-capacity walk-behind or ride-on asphalt saws, including MK Diamond's own MK-24 Series self-propelled saws (13–16 HP class) and comparable high-horsepower machines
- Grade: Supreme Grade — MK Diamond's top asphalt-specific tier, positioned above the Standard (MK-700W) and Premium (MK-705W) lines for maximum cutting speed and blade life
Beyond the spec sheet, three things matter most to the crews who run this blade every day. First, the Supreme Grade segment and undercut protection are built specifically to fight the soft, abrasive aggregate found in asphalt, which is what causes standard blades to lose segments early and go out of round. Second, because it's sized and rated for MK's own 24"-capacity saws, it drops straight into equipment many paving and utility crews already own with no adapters or workarounds. Third, the wet-cut design keeps the blade running cooler over long, continuous cuts, which translates into straighter cut lines and less blade wander on multi-hour jobs — a detail that matters on long roadway joints where a wandering cut means redoing work.
Contractors who cut asphalt for a living consistently point to the same fundamentals: wet cutting isn't optional if you want the blade to last, and asphalt-specific blades matter because running a concrete blade on asphalt wears it out fast. Others note that water helps lubricate and cool the blade and helps flush fines out of the cut, extending service life, while walk-behind saws are generally preferred over handheld cut-off saws for holding a straight line on longer runs. Forum discussion naming this specific MK-710W model or its 24" size is limited — it's a niche, professional-grade SKU that doesn't turn up much outside contractor equipment circles — but the wet-cutting and asphalt-specific-blade guidance above reflects consistent, repeated advice from paving and utility contractors discussing large-diameter asphalt cutting generally.
Frequently asked questions
What saws is the MK-710W 24" blade compatible with?
It's built for 24"-capacity walk-behind and ride-on asphalt saws, including MK Diamond's own MK-24 Series self-propelled saws (roughly 13–16 HP). Any comparable high-horsepower saw rated for a 24" blade with a 1" arbor will work; check your saw's rated blade speed against the blade's maximum RPM before installing.
Can this blade be used for dry cutting?
No. The MK-710W is a wet-cutting blade only. Water is required to cool the segments, control silica dust, and flush cutting fines from the kerf. Running it dry will overheat the segments and shorten blade life significantly.
How is the Supreme Grade different from MK's Standard or Premium asphalt blades?
Supreme Grade sits at the top of MK Diamond's asphalt blade line, above the Standard (MK-700W) and Premium (MK-705W) grades. It's built for crews cutting asphalt in high volume who want the fastest cutting speed and longest segment life the line offers, rather than the lowest up-front cost.
What depth can a 24" blade like this cut?
Full-depth cutting capacity on 24" wet-cut asphalt blades in this class typically runs in the 9-inch range, which covers most asphalt overlays and full-depth pavement sections. Actual usable depth depends on your specific saw's arbor flange and cutting-head geometry.
How do I get the longest life out of this blade on abrasive asphalt?
Keep a steady water supply running throughout the cut, avoid twisting or side-loading the blade in the cut, let the segments do the work rather than forcing the feed rate, and periodically dress the blade on an abrasive block if it starts to glaze or stop cutting efficiently.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized MK Diamond dealer supplying industrial and janitorial equipment to paving crews, utility contractors, and road repair companies nationwide. Every MK-710W blade we sell is factory-new and covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and our US-based team is available to help you match this blade to your saw and cutting application.
