Asphalt cutting chews through general-purpose blades fast, which is why paving contractors, utility crews, and municipal road maintenance teams reach for a dedicated wet-cutting blade like the MK Diamond MK-700W. Sized at 16" (406mm), it's built to score, trench, and remove sections of asphalt pavement cleanly, while a continuous water flow keeps the segments cool, controls dust, and helps the blade cut at full speed for its full working life.
Built for Asphalt Cutting
The MK-700W Standard Grade blade is engineered specifically for asphalt rather than general masonry, so its bond and segment design hold up to the material's soft, abrasive aggregate instead of glazing over or wearing prematurely. Typical jobs for this blade include:
- Cutting control joints and score lines in new or existing asphalt pavement before overlay or resurfacing work
- Trenching asphalt roadways, driveways, and parking lots for utility, irrigation, or cable installation and repair
- Removing and squaring off damaged asphalt sections ahead of patching or pothole repair
- Making clean edge cuts for driveway, parking lot, and municipal road maintenance projects
- Everyday production cutting on walk-behind flat saws and handheld cut-off saws in the 8-20 hp range
Specifications
- Blade diameter: 16" (406mm)
- Arbor size: 1"
- Segment type: Laser-welded, standard-grade asphalt bond, 12mm segment height
- Cutting method: Wet cutting only — requires continuous water flow, not rated for dry cutting
- Recommended saw power: 8-20 hp walk-behind or handheld cutting equipment
- Materials cut: Asphalt and asphalt pavement surfaces
- Maximum operating speed: Do not exceed the RPM rating stamped on the blade core or your saw manufacturer's rated speed for a 16" diameter blade
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the MK-700W be run dry?
No. This blade is designed for wet cutting only. Running it without a steady water supply causes the segments to overheat and glaze over, which slows cutting speed noticeably and shortens the blade's working life.
Will this blade cut concrete as well as asphalt?
It's formulated specifically for asphalt's abrasive, soft-aggregate composition. Using it on cured concrete will wear the segments down quickly and produce a slower, rougher cut. For concrete or masonry work, choose a blade built for that material instead.
What size saw does the 16" MK-700W fit?
It's designed for walk-behind flat saws and handheld cut-off saws rated in the 8-20 hp range, and it uses a standard 1" arbor common to most concrete and asphalt saws in that class.
Why is my asphalt cut slowing down mid-job?
Asphalt can glaze a blade's segments when cutting without enough water or when the mix is unusually hot from sun or traffic. Keeping water flow steady, letting the blade cut freely rather than forcing it, and periodically dressing a glazed blade all help restore cutting speed.
How long will a Standard Grade blade last?
Blade life depends on aggregate hardness, water flow, and how the saw is operated, so exact cut counts vary by job. The Standard Grade bond is built for reliable, everyday asphalt cutting rather than the highest-volume production work, where a premium-grade MK Diamond blade may be a better fit.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer of MK Diamond saw blades, stocking this and other diamond blade diameters and bond grades for concrete and asphalt cutting equipment. Our US-based team can help confirm the right diameter, bond grade, and arbor fit for your saw before you order.
