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2-Facet: A good balance of sharpness and durability. Primarily for scraping and basic cutting.

3-Facet: Precision ground third angle increases sharpness. Used for thin or delicate material. Reduces foreign material transfer. Developed with specific cleanroom applications in mind.

Stainless Steel: Best for applications where corrosion can be an issue, such as cleanroom environments. Provides precise initial cut.

Carbon Steel: Durable for tougher and harder material.

Plastic Blade: Best for applications where safety, scratches, pitting, and rust are a concern. Blades come in a variety of tensile strengths, have a longer lasting edge, low moisture and chemical absorption, a low friction coefficient, and a longer shelf life. Perfect for glass, plastics, chrome, marble, and painted surfaces.  

Coated Blade: Improves lubricity through cutting process for cleanest cuts.

Uncoated Blade: No additional coating. In many cases coatings are not needed for application, and the blade tends to be less expensive than coated blades.

Washed Blade: A cleaning process developed to reduce oil and particulates from manufacturing process to create the cleanest blade available:

Backing: Steel backing will create a stiff blade. Aluminum backing allows for blade flexibility. Stainless steel is best for environments where corrosion is a concern.

Still not sure what you need to get the job done? Contact Us and our friendly blade experts will be happy to help!

Finding the right vendor for your supplies can yield more than on-time delivery of goods. Partnering with a great vendor can give you reliable service, insight into the latest competition, and even the opportunity to identify and influence new products. Use these 5 purchasing best practices when dealing with your vendors to get quality service and goods.

1. Identify the qualities of a good vendor.

Your business needs quality goods to gain a quality reputation. Therefore, getting a vendor that offers quality for a reasonable price is key to building your company up, both in inventory and reputation.

2. Build a relationship with your vendor.

Be loyal to your vendor. Knowing the benefits of working with your vendor will help your business get a leg up against the competition. Ask your vendor what deals they can offer loyal customers. Are there extra financing options for established customers? Can your reviews of a product affect the next iteration of a design?

3. Reduce the number of vendors you purchase from.

It is more cost-effective for buyers to have fewer vendors. Fewer vendors means cutting down administrative costs, and goods shipped through one vendor are packaged and ship together. Supplies arriving on time as a single unit are easier to inventory than supplies that trickle in from many different suppliers. This makes your business more efficient and raises your business reputation for quality and consistency.

4. Explore new products from your vendor.

New products come to vendors at least every year. Be transparent with your vendor on your company's goals and priorities. They can help you find new products that will increase your company's productivity and reputation. It is always better to be ahead of the curve when it comes to efficient business operations.

5. Review products.

Along with improving the buyer/vendor relationship that is so important, reviews give valuable feedback to help the vendor improve services, and may lead to the vendor designing future products based on your experience.

To learn how The Razor Blade Company is the right supplier of wholesale industrial blades for your business needs, contact us today. 

 Whether it be with a large manufacturer or an independent distributor, finding a vendor for your business can often be a grueling and expensive process. However, finding the right supplier can benefit almost every aspect of your company. Using these five steps, you can quickly identify the qualities in a vendor that would be best suited for your business.

Evaluate Costs: While it is normal to negotiate a reasonable price between your business and the vendor, keep in mind that they are also a business trying to make a profit. However, be wary of suppliers that charge excessively for every little service provided. Make sure the services that you are paying for will help you grow your business in the long-run while saving money.

Track Dependability: Larger vendors usually have back-up systems to prevent them from making errors on your order, but that's not to say that smaller vendors cannot provide the same service or better. A good supplier will ensure that your order consistently arrives on-time, undamaged, while containing the correct amount of items.

Research Reputation: Not only is it important to research the legitimacy and background of a supplier, you should also make sure that its senior employees have the appropriate work experience. It is vital to work with stable vendors that you respect and trust.

Find Out Location: Remember that if your vendor is far away and overseas, shipping will take longer and charges would likely be more costly. Ideally, you want a vendor that is relatively close-by to allow for more ordering options - and it can save you money.

Assess Overall Savviness: Last but not least, your supplier should be perceptive and in-tune with the changing society. Is your vendor up-to-date with the latest services? Do they have the means to research new competitor strategies? Are their workers competent? A good supplier should constantly try to improve their business while adjusting to the changing times. 

For more information, please contact us at The Razor Blade Company

 With precious little time and so many options, choosing the right blades for your cleanroom application needs a reliable solution. Keeping productivity and safety in mind the Razor Blade Company sources the sharpest industrial blades available, degreased and washed for cleanroom processes, and at the quality medical & cleanroom manufacturers demand. Our selection offers blades tested and proven for sharpness, durability, and reliable performance.

The Razor Blade Co. is pleased to announce the launch of the newest workstation product on the market - the GEM RUNNER™ Reloadable Safety Single-Edge Blade Dispenser, a one of a kind tool that streamlines cutting operations at the touch of a button. And it’s the only reloadable pop-up blade dispenser available today!

The GEM RUNNER™ is purpose-built to increase line productivity without compromising safety. But, the benefits don’t stop there. This new design efficiently minimizes waste with a reloadable dispenser that does not need to be thrown out after the blades run out. Simply, slide the empty cartridge out, and the full cartridge slides right in. Furthermore, there are now a total of 9 blade options available for the reloadable dispenser giving our customers a wider range of cleanroom-ready cutting options.   

Call 310-452-1034 or email info@razorbladeco.com to inquire today!

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There are many single edge razor blades out there and we understand that the options can be overwhelming.  We are always happy to walk through your specific usage needs with you on the phone, but here is also a quick do-it-yourself guide to choosing the right single edge razor blade for your business.

Start with the Basics:
If you are starting out fresh and need to choose a basic, popular, do-it-all razor blade we suggest starting with our 94-0186 Premium Razor Blade.  A carbon Steel blade with an aluminum backing, this blade is consistently our top selling single edge razor for its value price and uncompromising high quality.  Companies that chose this blade include manufacturing facilities, tint shops, wallpapering, janitorial, etc.

Double your Sharpness:
For customers who like our basic blade but want an even sharper cut, we recommend stepping up to our extra keen razor blade.  Our 94-307 is still made with carbon steel, but sent through the honing process twice for an even sharper blade.  Customers will often start with our basic Premium Razor and then swap over to this blade when they find they need that extra push.  Extra keen, double honed, and extra sharp all mean the same thing for our blades.

Ultra Fine Cuts:
Some of our customers find that Stainless Steel blades are the best option for their business.  Stainless Steel is a more malleable metal than carbon steel.  What this means for you is an even sharper first cut, but a slightly quicker dulling process than with carbon steel.  Our stainless steel blades come coated for reduced friction, or uncoated in uses where extra grease would be a problem, such as paper cutting.  Stainless Steel is not the right option for everyone, but when your work calls for super precise cuts such that even an extra sharp carbon steel blade won't suffice, try our two stainless options!

Heavy Duty Jobs:
Sometimes customers require one of two types of extra duty razor blades.  Either a heavy duty backing made of stainless steel or an extra thick razor blade .012" thick instead of the standard .09" thick.  Customers choose the stainless steel backed razor blades when they find that the traditional aluminum backed blades are bending in use.  Customers opt for .012" thick razor blades when they need a thicker blade for cutting, or need it to fit in a tool or machine for that size blade.


Economy Options:
All of our carbon steel razor blades are stropped and honed and made of 1095 class Carbon Steel.  These processes add to the quality, but also the cost of our razor blades.  Recently, we have added a line of less expensive razor blades made with 1074 steel and unstropped, for budget jobs where blade quality is not the number one factor.  If the price is your main deciding factor, consider some of the different economy blades we sell.  We offer several different economy blades in order to cover different uses and different businesses.


Special Circumstances and Clean Room Blades:
Some customers require blades certified for clean rooms with various requirements.  We proudly offer several cleanroom blades suitable for different cleanroom environments certified for ISO 14611-1 Standards Class 3 through 8.  These blades offer features such as 10 pack dispensers of blades in order to eliminate the fibers present from the traditional cardboard wrapping around blades.  We also offer a pop-up dispenser that allows a single-handed approach to grabbing a new blade from a secure dispenser.  These types of blades are used in various sterile environments and are popular among customers using blades for catheter cutting.

The Razor Blade Company has recently added a new line of razor blades to our existing product line: Value Brand Razor Blades.  This new economy line of single edge razors and utility blades offers a new edge for customers reselling our blades who need a competitive price or for customers using our blades for other non-precise uses where a value blade will do the job best.  If you have been looking for cheap, dependable razor blades, these blades will be perfect for you.

Traditionally, we ensure that all of our carbon steel razors are made using high quality 1095 Carbon Steel and that all blades are stropped to provide a clean blade edge and remove any blade residue or particles.  With our new line of low priced razors, we have substituted in 1074 Carbon Steel and taken out the extra step of stropping the blade in order to significantly drop the prices of these blades.  Many applications, such as  such as scrapping, drywall, box cutting and more, do not require high quality steel or stropped blades.  For these basic applications, a low cost razor blade is really the best tool to get the job done. 

Each single edge razor blade is still individually wrapped and packaged in easy to use plastic clamshells.  You can buy these blades per hundred blades, or buy a case of 5000 blades to get the best price.  The utility blades are also 1075 Carbon Steel and unstropped blades packaged in a safety dispenser, and sold by 100 blades or by 1000 blades for a price break.

We have four different configurations of our Value Single Edge Razor Blades and one version of the Value Utility Blade for you to try: 

• 84-0701 Carbon Steel, Aluminum Backing, .009" Single Edge Razor Blade
• 84-0702 Carbon Steel, Steel Backing, .009" Single Edge Razor Blade
  
• 84-0703 Carbon Steel, Aluminum Backing, .012" Heavy Duty Single Edge Razor Blade
  
• 84-0704 Carbon Steel, Steel Backing, .012" Heavy Duty Single Edge Razor Blade

We know that our customers have many choices when it comes to purchasing razor blade, utility knives, and shaving blades – so why choose us?  The Razor Blade Co. works to fulfill 3 objectives with every order and every customer.  Excellent selection of high quality products, superior customer service, and discount prices.

If you are looking to buy our most common blade, the single edge razor blade, your options are varied.  You can choose between carbon steel and stainless steel blades, aluminum or stainless steel backings, and a variety of thicknesses.  If these choices seem overwhelming, we are happy to recommend popular blades or blades favored by people in your industry.  We are also able to send samples of almost every blade we sell.  We know that each of our customers has a specific use and requirements for their razor blades, and want you to order only the blades that work for you.  You do not need to have an open account with us in order to receive samples – just give us a call and we will create a personalized estimate and send over sample razor blades directly to you. 

In our custom estimates for your razor blade purchase, we can also work with you on pricing to give you the most competitive price quote available.  We sell to the general public as well as to other resellers of razor blades and cutting knives.  If you are interested in purchasing large quantities of razor blades for resale, give us a call and we will supply bulk discount pricing to allow you to stay competitive. 

Our selection of razors and wholesale pricing would be inefficient if not for our excellent sales and customer service team.  When you place an order online with The Razor Blade Co., you will receive an email confirmation of your product shipment within 24 hours of your order.  If your items are backordered and unavailable for immediate shipment, we will give you a call or send you an email with the specific details of your when your order will be available to ship. 

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The Razor Blade Company provides high-quality scalpel blades also called contour blades for use outside of the traditional surgical field.  Contour blades are an excellent choice for cutting tasks that require extreme precision and sharpness.  Our contour blades are sold as blades only with the option of purchasing surgical stainless steel handles or mounted on disposable plastic handles for single-use applications. 

Contour blades are similar to hobby blades in that they are hand-cutting blades mounted on a handle for precise work.  Furthermore, many of the shapes of the contour blades correspond with hobby blades in their reference number.  Contour blades, however, are mounted on surgical handles, which are flat, lightweight handles often made of stainless steel or nickel steel with a raised metal grip.  Hobby handles are round in shape, constructed of aluminum or with a soft rubber grip.  The mounting surface or cut-out for hobby blades and contour blades have a different shape due to the different handle types.  When purchasing hobby or contour blade handles, please note which blade sizes work for your handle.  Contour blades are usually made of stainless steel and are sharper than the traditional hobby blade that is made from carbon steel.  Please note the specific blade construction of your blade before purchase.  

Our most common surgical blade is the 87-0111 No. 11 Contour Blade, which is the scalpel counterpart to our top selling No. 11 Hobby Blade.  The popular number 11 shape features a triangular blade with a sharp point and a flat cutting edge parallel to the handle.  The number 11 contour blade is excellent for precision cutting, stripping, and sharp angle cuts.  We also feature the 87-0511 Long Nose Contour Blades, which is the same general blade shape as the No. 11 Contour Blades, except these blades, have a longer tip useful for cutting and maneuvering in small spaces.

The number 11 hobby blade is sold in three different SKUs at The Razor Blade Co.  Item 11-100 is the standard carbon steel number 11 hobby blade packaged 100 blades per box, 10 boxes per case.  The packaging for this blade is useful when distributing the razors across your production floor or for reselling in small quantities.  The 11-100 hobby blade can be purchased by quantities of 100 blades each at just $11.00 for 100 blades.*  The number 11-101 hobby blade is the exact same blade, packed with 1000 pieces in a single long case.  This bulk version of packaging is more cost-efficient at $95.00 for 1000 blades and great for companies who use large quantities of this useful blade.  The third variation of our number 11 hobby blade, the 11-200, is unique in that it is a no. 11 hobby blade constructed out of stainless steel and is sold a quantity of 1000 blade case for $193.99. 

When you are looking to buy hobby blades it is important to search for good quality blades, in the right variety of shapes, and with a low price per blade.  The Razor Blade Company sells hobby blades in bulk packs of 1000, smaller units of 100 blades, and tubes of 15-25 blades for the recreation hobby enthusiast.  We also offer the appropriate handles for the varied sizes of hobby blades in both aluminum and in a smooth grip model with a plastic cap. 

Our hobby blades undergo the same rigorous process of heat treatments, honing, and quality testing that all our of industrial blades go through.  This ensures consistent quality between batches.  All of our hobby blades are made with carbon steel with the exception of our 11-200 stainless steel number eleven hobby blade.  Because hobby blades are affordably priced at our store, carbon steel is the ideal construction to get the maximum sharpness out of each cut, before changing out the blade for a fresh working edge. 

We also sell a box kit that offers a selection of several hobby blade shapes and sizes as well as two handles.  This kit allows you to experiment with the different types of hobby blades so you can find the design best suited for your work.  We can also help you find the hobby blade you are looking for if you send us a picture or sketch of the blade shape.  Dimensions of most hobby blades are also available upon request.