There is no single thin blade material that is appropriate for all
cutting applications, so Specialty Blades offers a wide range of
hardened stainless steels, flat ground tool steels, and many other
wear resistant materials from which to choose. We advise customers
to "Optimize, not Compromise" when selecting a blade material
to ensure the right mix of properties for each individual
application.
The ideal blade material would be highly wear and shock
resistant, economical, available in a wide range of
thickness and
finish, readily sharpened to a fine quality edge, possess
outstanding corrosion resistance, and have no distortion
after heat-treatment. Unfortunately, there is no such
material, so Specialty
Blades offers
a wide range of material choices that allow you, the
user, to select those properties and characteristics
that are most important in your
application.
Summary of blade or knife material
options BLADE MATERIAL PROPERTIES
The material properties that are generally
of most interest when choosing the optimum material for
a particular cutting application
include:
- Wear Resistance
- Toughness or Shock Resistance
- Corrosion Resistance
- Influence on Edge Characteristics
- Shape Control during Heat Treat
- Cost
- Availability
In the interest of assisting those who are making
decisions on what material to use we offer information
on each of the materials below. Don't hesitate to
call us to discuss specific data, or to request further documentation about a
specific material.
Materials most commonly used in blade applications include:
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