Knife Sharpening with Abrasive Belts

One of the first things when determining the right grit for knife sharpening is to clarify what method of sharpening you’re talking about. Are you using a sharpening stone or are you using a belt sharpening? There’s a huge difference between the two and where a lot of the confusion...

Knife Shows and AIS

Our Abrasive Industrial Supplies (AIS) production manager, Jon Kukowski, recently attended a couple of Knife Making Shows - one in Ohio and one in Wisconsin.  When he was asked to attend the show in Troy, Ohio he was a little skeptical because it was a new application for our abrasives,...

Measurement Chart | FREE Download

When you're working in your shop and need to convert a measurement from fractions to decimals or even to millimeters, you don't want to stop to drag out the calculator. Use this handy chart instead. We've done all the calculations for you.  Download and print the chart to hang on...

Infographic | Abrasive Grains

If you're not sure which abrasive to choose for your project, you're in the right place. This graphic gives a quick review of each stock abrasive along with a listing of which grits we keep in stock. Click the image for a larger view.