Ceramic Utility Blades

What Can I Use Ceramic Utility Blades For?

Use these blades for the same applications as you would use a regular utility blade, and more. The properties of advanced ceramics ensure that your blade is non-sparking, chemically inert, autoclave-friendly, and never rusts.

Slice’s thicker, durable ceramic blades do not flex in the same way as metal, so they’re not ideal for any application that exerts a side load or requires the blade to bend. But typical uses, such as hand trimming solder from metal parts or plastic flash from injection-molded products are just as easy, and safer, with Slice utility blades.

What’s the Advantage of Ceramic Blades?

Until now, utility blade types included only steel. The sole customizable option was to choose a different handle. Slice added ceramics to the market.

The best utility blades to reduce hand and finger injuries are Slice blades. Our proprietary grind creates an edge that cuts materials effectively but resists cutting skin. Slice blades hold their cutting edge, on average, 11.2 times longer than steel. This means fewer blade replacements and therefore fewer opportunities for injury.

Other advantages of advanced ceramics come from the properties of the ceramic material. Zirconium oxide is chemically inert, non-sparking and non-magnetic. It can be heated up to 1600 degrees Celsius and requires no special oil or lubricant coating to maintain sharpness.

Does Slice Make a Ceramic Utility Knife?

Yes! We make a whole line of utility knives with different blade retraction options, including fixed-position, auto-retractable, and smart retracting blades. Each ceramic utility knife offers different choices to account for personal preferences and varying safety regulations.

What Handles Will This Utility Blade Fit?

Of course, Slice cannot control the availability or design of third-party handles. We have found that our 10524 blades fit well into (at a minimum) the following handle models: Lenox 20366SRK1, Alltrade 150003 Auto-Load, WISS Auto Retract WKAR1, IRWIN 2088600, and Milwaukee Fastback 48-22-1901.