2×72 Inch Sanding Belts for Knifemaking

Havoc Abrasives Sanding Progression Recommendation

• All of our 2″ x 72″ sanding belts curated for the needs of the knifemaker. We generally recommend with steel to start at 36 grit, and double each grit (approximately). This would provide a progression of 36 grit ceramic, 60 grit ceramic, and then 120 grit ceramic.
  • Note: some prefer 80 grit ceramic to have an less drastic jump to 120 grit though many find they don’t need the additional step.
  • If working with thinner steel 1/8″ or thinner steel, the 36 grit may remove material very quickly making it harder to use as you approach the final shape of the blade during stock removal. Consider starting with 60 grit ceramics if this is the case.