Knife Making Abrasives

The Leading Manufacturer Of Knifemaking Abrasives

Elevate your knifemaking process with premium abrasives specifically manufactured for knifemaking. Whether you're a seasoned bladesmith or just starting your knifemaking journey, our selection of top-quality abrasives are designed to ensure superior results. Explore our knifemaking abrasives and unleash your full potential to create blades that not only cut effortlessly but also showcase your artistry in every detail. 

Types Of Abrasive Products We Manufacture For Knifemaking

Red Label produces several different types of abrasive products for knifemaking. An overview of each product type can be found below. 

• Grinding belts for knifemaking:Belt grinders are often the tool of choice for shaping, beveling, and more. Red Label manufactures knife sanding belts for grinders ranging in sizes from 1” x 30” to 2” x 72”. 

• Sanding discs for knifemaking:While belt grinders may be the tool of choice for knifemaking, disc sanders, and orbital sanders still have their place for certain parts of the process. Red Label makes both metal and wood sanding discs depending on if you’re sanding the blade or wood scales. 

• Sanding sheets for knifemaking:Sanding sheets offer a level of precision you won’t be able to get with power tools. Red Label offers the sanding sheets you need to produce the perfect finish for your blades. 

• Sanding rolls for knifemaking: If you find yourself going through packages of sanding sheets fairly quickly, then sanding rolls may be a cost-effective alternative. You can buy a a href="https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/collections/shop-sanding-rolls">50-yard sanding roll and cut sheets from the roll as you need them. 

The Best Abrasive Grains For Making Knives

There are four different types of abrasives that are commonly used for knife making: closed-coat aluminum oxide, zirconia, ceramic, and silicon carbide. We’ve outlined the properties of all four grains along with our recommendations below.

• Closed-coat aluminum oxide: Closed-coat aluminum oxide will work for metal blades and it’s a popular choice for its lower price point. However, aluminum oxide is one of the weakest grains on the market. It will take longer to sand metal and aluminum oxide products will need to be replaced the fastest.
• Zirconia: Zirconia is a great mid-tier option for blade sanding. It’s not as strong as ceramic, but it will sand faster than aluminum oxide and last longer as well. Zirconia costs more than aluminum oxide, but it can still save you money in the long run with its longer lifespan.
• Ceramic:Ceramic is a premium abrasive grain and one of the strongest grains available on the market. It will last longer than both zirconia and aluminum oxide. It also shreds through metal to save a tremendous amount of time sanding. Ceramic abrasives are hands-down the best option for sanding knife blades. 
• Silicon Carbide:We wouldn’t recommend using silicon carbide for grinding or shaping blades. However, its heat-mitigating properties make it a great option for sharpening and final finish of blades. Many knifemakers will use silicon carbide discs and belts for knife sharpening. 

Still not sure which grain would be best for your application? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our team for help! 

The Abrasive Of Choice For Knifemakers

While there are several types of abrasives to choose from for knifemaking, the best is our EdgeCore ceramic line of products. EdgeCore ceramic takes all of the great qualities of normal ceramic abrasives and amplifies them. 

Using cutting-edge manufacturing technology, we’ve created EdgeCore to deliver an even higher cut rate than normal ceramic with cooler grinding temps and an even longer lifespan. EdgeCore has become the brand of choice for many bladesmiths because it makes sanding metal easier than you could have ever imagined possible. 

We manufacture a full line of EdgeCore sanding belts for knifemaking. We also produce flap discs with our EdgeCore abrasives as well. Experience the difference EdgeCore makes for yourself and you may find it hard to use any other type of abrasive for metal. 

Why Buy Knifemaking Sandpaper From Red Label? 

Producing knifemaking abrasives may not have been where we started, but Red Label has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of knifemaking abrasives over the last 40 years. Our abrasive products have been used by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Ben Abbott, David Baker, Jason Knight, and J. Neilson. We combine industrial-grade materials with competitive pricing to provide knife makers around the world with access to effective, long-lasting, and affordable knifemaking sandpaper. 

While our premium abrasives caught the attention of knifemakers, it’s our commitment to exceptional customer service that keeps them coming back. Every order matters to us as a family-owned manufacturing shop. We have a dedicated support team available to assist you Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM ET. You’ll never have an issue reaching a member of our team during office hours. 

We’d love for you to give our abrasives a try. We’re so confident you’ll like them that we offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. You can return your order within 90 days to receive a full refund with no questions asked. 

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