For the blade shredders from Bosch a replacement blade is imperative, because the life deutlichst behind the advertising her limps. The replacement blades fit and they are also changed relatively quickly, the problem with the lack of life they have anyway. Add to this that the blades are hardened only directly on the cutting and regrinding forbids it. The replacement blades are overpriced, but I do not know any alternative. Too bad that this also actually good overall impression of the chopper is clouded. Friends does not make you look so.