Mount Cutter Blades

[Sinerva10]

Hi

New to frameing, I have a keencut ultimat mountcutter.
My question is replacement blades. They seem very expensive for genuine keencut blades , is there a less expensive alternative to keencut blades , should I buy different grades , or is one more useful than others.

All advice appreciated.

[JKX]

The cost per blade, especially when divided in to the amount of mounts it would cut, is negligible really, however, I never used them, Lion used to sell alternatives made by Persona, single and double edge, far cheaper and just as good, IMO.

I don’t think they do now. but google them.

[Sinerva10]

Thanks , had a look but concerned the screw fixing hole is not in correct position for keencut ?

[JKX]

They aren’t fixed with a screw in a hole! They’re held in with pressure, you couldn’t adjust depth of cut otherwise.

I can’t find the ones I used, maybe they’re discontinued - you could try these unbranded ones.

https://www.fruugo.co.uk/100-pcs-replac ... gJ79fD_BwE

The trapezoid ones are less important, you can buy those from toolstation or amazon etc, for a fraction of the price.

Check different framing suppliers too if it’s just Lion you’ve looked at. Simon’s will be cheaper, mainline too I think.

[JFeig]

The parent company at one time was American Safety Razor Co. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_ ... or_Company https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgewell_Personal_Care https://www.accuteccompany.com/s/

Through corporate musical chairs they are now called either 'Accu Tec' or 'Edgewell Personal Care Company'

[prospero]

One thing to remember....

Blades are cheaper than mountboard. It makes no sense to try to eek a few more cuts out of a blade and produce
an inferior mount which might have cost you £10+.

[JKX]

The blades for my CMC are now £1:14 each, inc VAT!