Table 2. Blade Cut Level.

Cut Level	Weight Needed to cut with 1” (25 mm) Blade Travel	Blade Cut Resistance (Cut Index)
0	<119	<1.2
1	120~249	1.2~2.4
2	250~499	2.5~4.9
3	500~999	5.0~9.9
4	1000~1999	10.0~19.9
5	>2000	>20