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I would feel safer using a thicker table saw blade, a 1/8 blade feels sketchy to me. 1/4 is a pretty standard size kerf for good reason. It could be entirely safe with caution and safe in terms of physics, but even an 800rpm blade at 1/8 thick feels like a pinch could be a disaster when you cut too deep.
I don't have a specific brand of features to look for, but this is a case where you get what you pay for. Spending $60 on that bit can be worth more than spending $20 on that size bit in frustration and medical bills alone.