Yato carpet knife spare blade SK5 offers a top quality and durable solution for carpet and general purpose knives. These spare blades are made from high quality SK5 carbon steel, known for its hardness and excellent wear resistance. Each pack contains 10 blades measuring 61 x 33 mm, which are a perfect fit for Yato carpet knives as well as other compatible knives that support this blade shape.

SK5 steel offers excellent sharpness and durability, making these replacement blades ideal for heavy-duty applications such as cutting carpets, plastics, rubber and other similar materials. The blades stay sharp for a long time and are very reliable even in demanding applications. Their compact size and replaceability make them easy to install and use.

A particular advantage of these spare blades is their versatile range of applications. They can be used in a variety of tools, making them a practical choice for a variety of cutting tasks in both professional and domestic use.

Features

Material: SK5 carbon steel, which ensures long-lasting sharpness and excellent durability.
Blade size: 61 x 33 mm, which makes the blade compatible with most carpet knives.
Quantity: Package includes 10 spare blades.
Suitability: Particularly suitable for cutting floor mats, plastics and other hard materials.
Durability: SK5 steel offers better wear resistance and sharpness than many other steel grades.

Instructions

Remove the old blade from the carpet knife.
Place the new Yato SK5 replacement blade into the blade holder, ensuring that the blade is properly seated.
Tighten the knife lock and make sure the blade does not move before use.
After use, it is a good idea to clean the blade and store it in a dry place to maintain its sharpness for as long as possible.

How to choose the right carpet knife blade

When choosing the right carpet knife blade, it is important to understand how the different SK grade steels differ from each other. SK grade steels, such as SK2, SK4, SK5 and SK7, have significant differences in their carbon content and its effects:

SK2: This steel contains the highest amount of carbon (0.90-1.04%), making it very hard and sharp. It is best suited for cutting tools that require a hard and wear-resistant blade. However, due to its hardness, it is more brittle and prone to breakage, which limits its use in heavy-duty work?
SK4: The carbon content in SK4 steel is slightly lower (0.95-1.04%), and it offers a good balance between hardness and flexibility. The SK4 blade is very durable, but slightly more flexible than SK2, making it more versatile in cutting tool making, although it is still more prone to breakage than SK5?
SK5: SK5 contains 0.80-0.90% carbon and offers a good combination of hardness and durability. It is slightly softer than SK2 and SK4, but more flexible and less prone to breakage. This makes it an excellent choice for general use, such as carpet knives and other tools that require both hardness and a certain amount of flexibility?
SK7: SK7 contains the least carbon (0.60-0.70%), making it the least hard of these steel grades. The SK7 blade is the most flexible, but its hardness is not as high as SK2
or SK4. It is suitable for lighter cutting jobs where flexibility is more important than maximum hardness?

Choose the right steel according to the materials and job requirements: SK2 and SK4 are best suited for precision work and hard materials, while SK5 offers better durability in heavy-duty use.

Warnings

Handle the blades with care as they are very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when changing blades and keep spare blades out of the reach of children.

FAQs

What is the advantage of SK5 steel?
SK5 is a very durable and sharp carbon steel that is suitable for demanding cutting tasks and offers long-lasting use.
Can the blades be used in other carpet knives?
Yes, the blades are compatible with most carpet knives that support blades measuring 61 x 33 mm.
How often should the blade be replaced?
Blade replacement depends on the amount of use and the materials being cut. When the cutting performance of the blade begins to deteriorate, it is time to replace it with a new one.
What makes Yato blades stand out?
Yato blades are made from high-quality SK5 carbon steel, which offers superior sharpness and durability compared to other steel materials.
How should blades be stored?
Blades should be stored in a dry and clean place to avoid rusting.

Product comparison

Yato SK5 replacement blades stand out from the competition thanks to their superior material. Compared to many cheaper alternatives, the SK5 blade is more durable and stays sharper longer. For example, many traditional carpet saw blades, such as those from Stanley and Olfa, use softer steel, which makes them less durable for heavy use compared to Yato SK5 replacement blades.

Feature
Yato SK5
Stanley basic blade
Olfa blade

Blade material
SK5 carbon steel
Carbon steel
Stainless steel

Blade size
61 x 33 mm
60 x 30 mm
61 x 30 mm

Resistance
Very durable
Medium level
Good

Aptitude
For hard materials
For lightweight materials
Medium-hard materials