2x72 Inch Sanding Belts for Knifemaking - Multiple Grits & Materials

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There's some great rules of thumb for many knifemakers.

1. Generally, you're probably going to start with a 36 grit sanding belt. Almost always, a ceramic belt holds up to steel and rough grinding or stock removal to justify the higher price (on softer materials, like wood or synthetic handle material, consider just using regular Aluminum Oxide Belts). Then you're going to roughly double your grit to the next closest available grit
2. We typically see progressions that look like: 36 grit ceramic ➡️ 60 grit ceramic ➡️ 120 grit ceramic ➡️220 grit J-Flex aluminum oxide ➡️ very fine non-woven surface conditioning belt
3. Consider using older and more worn 36 grit ceramic belts to start new stock removal blades. Their life is very long-lasting and newer edge belts can be used for other difficult jobs
4. Consider starting at a finer grit, 60 or 80 grit, for thin stock, roughly 1/8" or thinner

• Heat is your enemey. However at rougher grits with high pressure, (say 100 grit and below), you remove enough stock that the heat goes with it. This means the finer grits can have more trouble with heat than the coarser grits.
• Aluminum Oxide x-weight (sometimes referred to as AOX), is your general purpose sanding belt. Knifemakers often like the J-Flex aluminum oxide for it's extreme flexibility. If it's run as a slack belt, one can lean in with a handle for example and contour smooth a wooden or resin handles.
• Sanding belts can load with soft material between the abrasive grains. Utilizing a rubber belt eraser can fix this issue. The rubber acts like a cleaning stick that removes the build up of soft material that prevents abrasive grinding as the belt becomes smooth with soft build-up.

• Q: What’s the best grit for blade bevels?

A: Start with 36 grit ceramic and progress through 120 for shaping. Switch to J-Flex or surface conditioning belts for finishing.

• Q: Are these belts made in the USA?

A: Our belts are manufactured in the USA to ensure top-tier performance.

• Q: Can I use these for stainless steel?

A: Absolutely. Our ceramic and AO belts are designed for stainless and high-carbon steels. Ceramic sanding belts are often preferred by knifemakers for their longer life, durability to high heat, and less belt changeovers. They are a better value for those doing grinding multiple knives.

Our 2x72” sanding belts are compatible with a wide range of belt grinder machines, including:

• KMG Grinders by Beaumont Metal Works
• TW-90 Grinder by Wuertz Machine Works
• Brodbeck Ironworks Grinders
• Reeder Products Grinders
• Northridge Tool Grinders
• Black Fox Knife Works Grinders
• AMK-77 Grinder by AMK Tactical
• OBM (Origin Blade Maker) Grinders
• Diktator Grinders (MAX, XS, Das Toobinator, Bandit)
• AmeriBrade Grinders
• Pheer Grinders
• Grizzly G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer
• Bader BIII Grinders
• Wilmont Grinders
• Polar Bear Forge Grinders

These grinder machines are popular choices among knifemakers for their durability and performance. Our belts are designed to fit these models seamlessly, ensuring optimal grinding efficiency.