Straight Knives and Blades

The development of straight machine knives and blades from hand knives and blades was natural for Hyde. As the technology of industrial equipment adapted to the changing needs of a modern society, Hyde developed new skills and technologies to produce the blades industry demanded. We produce straight blades and knives for a varied list of industries – from food processing to rubber belt cut-to-length operations, from slicing fabric to cutting fudge, and a wide assortment of other applications and industries. With this “leadership” experience and strength, you know that a Hyde blade is going to get the job done, this time and every time! Some of the many industries using Hyde straight blades and knives include:

• Food processing – meat, poultry, pork, fruit, vegetables, grains, nuts and bakery products
• Rubber – tire, hose, belting and more
• Paper, paper cores and packaging
• Plastics and plastic film
• Foam
• Leather
• Textiles
• Metals and foils
• Abrasives
• Tube manufacturing

What size blade do you need in your operation? Hyde has the ability to make blades as small as .5″ wide or long up to 20″ wide and 36″ long, and up to .5″ thick. With a huge inventory of steel types in a variety of sizes in stock, you can have the blade you want in the material you want, no problem. Do you need any hole or locating pins on your blades? No problem. Do you need slots or notches? Sure thing. Need tabs? Not an issue. With Hyde, you can get the blade you need – that is never a problem. Once the blade blank is produced, you can have a wide range of edge styles applied to the blade, so it delivers the performance you need. Some of the edge designs that can be applied to straight blades and knives include:

• Serrated or toothed
• Grooved
• Scalloped edge in standard or wavy scallop
• Square edge
• Single bevel blunt edge
• Single bevel, compound angle, blunt edge
• Single bevel sharp edge
• Single bevel, compound angle, sharp edge
• Double bevel blunt edge
• Double bevel, compound angle, blunt edge
• Double bevel sharp edge
• Double bevel, compound angle, sharp edge

If your application requires straight knives or blades for cutting, trimming, slitting, slicing, perforating, scoring or creasing, Hyde has the experience and the capabilities you’ve been looking for. We have been supplying a multitude of industries with their knife and blade requirements for over 125 years. With Hyde, you get the right blade at the right price, when you want it. Let us show you just how good we can be!