Utility Blades Ceramic Vs

Slice ceramic blades whether it be our utility knife blades or box cutter blades are made of 100 percent zirconium oxide also known as advanced ceramics or engineered ceramics.

Utility blades ceramic vs.

Slice 10524 ceramic utility blades are ideal for use in our 10490 and 10491 metal handle utility knives. Ceramic blade materials differ. These are utility knife type blades they are ceramic and fit the gerber eab folding utility knife they are sharp like razor blades. The answer is a little more complex than yes or no.

Slice safety blades dull very slowly. Slice 10550 utility knife 5 position locking safe ceramic lasts 10x longer vs. Ceramic is harder so traditional ceramic blades which mimic the initial sharpness of metal blades start overly sharp and stay overly sharp longer making them extremely dangerous. Many other manufacturers of ceramic blades use fillers to create a more flexible blade or to lower the price.

They are meant. They are sold in 3 packs price is around 12. With a 100 percent zirconium dioxide composition and a sturdy finger friendly design these blades can handle tough materials and still exhibit. As such they don t need to be so sharp out of the box.

Not all ceramics are created equal and even with the right ceramic material blade and knife design play a major role in safety outcomes. Made with advanced ceramics the 10524 blades are non sparking non magnetic chemically inert feature no oil coating and never rust.