Abstract: The present invention provides an improved cutting blade comprising an elongate body portion mountable to a mowing and/or slashing machine having a left side and a right side, said left side and said right side having a leading edge and an opposing trailing edge and a downward portion provided on an outer end of the left side and the right side of the cutting blade, said downward portions having at least one cutting portion, wherein on the left side of the cutting blade, the cutting portion(s) are provided on an inner side of the downward portion and on the right side of the cutting blade, the cutting portion(s) are provided on an outer side of the downward portion. The present invention provides an improved cutting blade having a horizontal body portion with staggered cutting portions.