The large variety in abrasive belts in the market can make it difficult to figure out which belts would work best for knife making. Our EdgeCore belts are so popular that we’ve started selling them in knife making sanding packs. You’re going to get the biggest return on your investment with ceramic belts and our knife makers will be the first to tell you that they’re some of the longest lasting and most effective belts on the market.
For our stock removal 2″ x 72″ sanding belts for knife making and metal fabricating we offer our premium ceramic #shredder material and a premium zirconia with a grinding aid. 2″ x 72″ sanding belts for stock removal can be used in both zirconia or ceramic although the ceramic belts are FAR superior in every category. These stock removal belts are the most aggressive belts we offer and are recommended to quickly prepare a blank or a custom forged piece to the shape required.
sanding belts for knife making Related Question:
What size belt sander is best for making knives?
2×72 Belt Grinders For professional knife making, 2×72 size belts are considered the industry standard. This size accounts for the majority of belt grinding machines manufactured specifically for knife making in North America.
What grit belt is best for sharpening knives?
Sharpen Knives (Good Idea) To sharpen yours, start with a 150-grit belt. Slowly run one side of the blade across the belt a few times using light pressure (the sharp edge should point down at an acute angle to the belt). Next, sand the other side. Turn off the sander, swap in a 240-grit belt, and sharpen again.
What kind of sanding belts are best for metal?
As high-performance belts, both zirconia and ceramic sanding belts will last longer and remove metal faster than aluminum oxide or silicon carbide sanding belts. Both belts have the ability to resharpen as they wear and both are primarily used on metal applications. In the end, both types of belts are excellent belts.