This is a high end stripping tool. The tool is like brand new and has had very little use. METABO calls it a paint stripping tool but I used it only to finish planeing down a long 22 inch wide Purple Heart board. It did a fantastic job cleaning up after an electric hand planer by leveling out any inconsistencies. The original carbide blades are still on and are still extremely sharp. It comes with a complete set of 5 pairs of extra blades at a cost of well over $100 included.