Our A2 Tool Steel Blades are cryogenically treated, hardened to Rockwell 60-62, and double tempered. We use a heat-treating technique that ensures the blade will take and hold a very fine edge for a long time. We have designed these blades to fit our tools, not other makers'.

After heat treating, the blade is fully surface ground on the top, back, and cutting edge, giving a smooth, flat surface that will take a mirror finish very quickly.

Our blades are thick to provide solid, chatter-free cutting. They come ready to use, but honing a secondary bevel of 5° to 10° will increase performance, help achieve a razor edge quickly, and improve edge life in hardwoods.

Blades should be kept lightly oiled or waxed to prevent rust. we recommend Jojoba Oil a plant-based oil product that is non-toxic, odor-free, and easy to use. Also the use of a fine abrasive hand-block to remove any light surface oxide from tool bodies and blades. You can find these products here.

You can find sharpening instructions in a printable PDF format here: Sharpening Instructions PDF.