Freud manufactures its own carbide, specially designed to meet the strenuous requirements of the woodworking industry. A manufacturer and marketer of carbide cutting tools for more than 50 years, Freud is one of the leaders in its industry for manufacturing and precision products. The company s product selection includes diamond-sharp saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, planer knives and power tools. Freud's six manufacturing facilities in Western Europe are ISO 9002 certified.