CMT Solid Carbide Reversible Insert Knives - 40x12x1.5mm, 35 deg. Bevel, 2 Cutting Edges - 10-Pack are precision-ground throwaway carbide knives engineered for demanding material removal on spindle moulders, profile machines, edging machines, and router tables fitted with compatible cutter heads. Each knife in this 10-piece set is manufactured from K1920 grade solid tungsten carbide, delivering exceptional hardness and edge retention when working hardwood, softwood, MDF, chipboard, and plywood. The indexable, reversible design means both cutting edges are fully usable before the knife is replaced, stretching your tooling investment across a wider range of profiling, moulding, rabbeting, grooving, and jointing operations.

Key Features

• K1920 Solid Carbide Material - tungsten carbide construction provides superior wear resistance compared to HSS tooling, meaning longer intervals between knife changes and more consistent surface quality over extended production runs on hardwood, softwood, MDF, and chipboard.
• Reversible / Indexable Design with 2 Cutting Edges - when the first cutting edge dulls, simply rotate the knife to expose a fresh 35 deg. edge, effectively doubling the usable life of each insert and reducing per-piece tooling cost.
• 35 deg. Bevel Angle - the standard 35 deg. geometry is matched to insert shaper cutter head systems, ensuring proper seating and chip clearance for smooth, tear-free profiles in both solid wood and panel products.
• Precision Dimensions: 40x12x1.5mm (Length x Height x Thickness) - exact tolerances ground into every knife guarantee repeatable profile accuracy and consistent fit across the full 10-piece pack, eliminating the need for individual adjustment between inserts.
• Standard Throwaway Knife Format - the indexable throwaway system eliminates on-site resharpening, reducing downtime and keeping your cutter head in production rather than at the sharpening station.
• 10-Piece Pack - multiple knives included per pack provide a ready supply of fresh cutting edges for high-volume profiling and moulding work, minimizing production interruptions.

Why This Product

• For woodworkers and production shops running insert cutter head systems, the dual-edge reversible format means you get two full cutting lives per knife - keeping tooling costs predictable without sacrificing edge quality on hardwood or abrasive panel materials like MDF and chipboard.
• The K1920 carbide grade is formulated for high wear resistance, making these knives a practical choice for shops that process abrasive engineered panels or hardwoods where softer tooling grades fail prematurely and demand frequent replacement.
• At 40x12x1.5mm with a 35 deg. bevel, these knives conform to the standard indexable knife format used across compatible insert shaper cutter head systems, simplifying sourcing and reducing the number of insert knife sizes a shop needs to stock.
• Buying in a 10-piece pack ensures you have enough knives on hand to rotate through a full production cycle - switching to a fresh edge without stopping to reorder mid-run, which matters most in profiling, edge moulding, and grooving applications with tight delivery schedules.

Specifications

• Manufacturer Part Number: 790.400.00
• Brand: CMT Orange Tools
• Total Length: 40mm
• Cutting Height: 12mm
• Teeth Thickness: 1.5mm
• Bevel Angle: 35 deg.
• Number of Cutting Edges: 2
• Material: K1920 Solid Carbide
• Knife Type: Reversible Throwaway (Indexable)
• Quantity: 10-Piece Pack

Approved Applications

• Profiling and Moulding
• Edge Profiling
• Rabbeting
• Grooving
• Jointing