Preferred Abrasives Inc.

11/18/2025

5 Benefits of the Bora7 Sanding Belts for Knife Makers

When your goal is to create exceptional blades, every detail matters — especially your abrasives.

The Bora7 Purple Ceramic 2″ × 72″ sanding belts from Preferred Abrasives are engineered for knife makers who demand performance, durability, and precision.

Here’s what sets them apart:
1️⃣ High Material Removal & Efficiency — Faster profiling and taper grinding.
2️⃣ Longer Belt Life — Self-renewing ceramic grain for consistent cutting.
3️⃣ Heat & Burn Resistance — Active filler keeps temperatures low, even on stainless steels.
4️⃣ Use Wet or Dry — Adapt to any grinding setup.
5️⃣ Wide Grit Range (36–120) — Perfect for both aggressive stock removal and fine tuning.

Whether you’re shaping high-alloy steels or finishing stainless blades, the Bora7 delivers power, control, and reliability that traditional belts can’t match.

Read our recent blog post for more information: https://www.preferredabrasives.com/5-benefits-of-the-bora7-sanding-belts-for-knife-makers/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=bora7
Explore Bora7 belts for your grinder today: https://www.preferredabrasives.com/product/2-x-72-sanding-belts/

09/23/2025

Heading to QuadState 2025?

Preferred Abrasives is excited to be part of Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil’s QuadState, one of the world’s largest gatherings of blacksmiths!

📅 When: Sept 26–27, 2025
📍 Where: Miami County Fairgrounds, Troy, OH

Stop by our booth inside the main building to:
✅ Grab exclusive show pricing on our newest ceramic belts
✅ Explore abrasives tailored for blacksmiths & knifemakers
✅ Get expert advice on choosing the right products for top performance

Whether you’re forging, grinding, or perfecting your craft, we’ve got the abrasives to help you work smarter and sharper.

Read our recent blog post for more info: https://www.preferredabrasives.com/preferred-abrasives-to-attend-quadstate-2025/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=quadstate

⚒️ Come see us at QuadState 2025 and stock up!

Preferred Abrasives, a leading supplier of premium abrasives belts, discs, and wheels for knifemakers, aerospace, and metal fabrication, is excited to announce its participation in Southern Ohio Forge & Anvil’s (SOFA) QuadState...

08/01/2025

We are pleased to announce we now offer 60 grit Actirox ceramic grain for our 2 x 72" sanding belts. Actirox grain is also available in 36 grit for these belts. They are perfect for aggressive stock removal when deburring, beveling, weld seam leveling, and more. Read more about the Actirox advantage in these sanding belts and other sanding products we offer at the link below

Actirox grain is an advanced new type of grinding and sanding material proven to be more effective for most applications and lasts longer when compared to other traditional ceramic grains. This material is designed for peak performance and...

11/27/2024

It's that time again! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY2024 at checkout on the website for 10% off! Sale is good through cyber Monday.

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We will be closed 11/28 - 12/1 and back in the shop Monday. ALL stock orders will be shipped then.

Thank you all and have yourself a great Thanksgiving.

08/22/2023

Come join us in Troy, Ohio for the Great American Hammer-In!

This event is for knife enthusiasts, collectors and knifemakers from beginners to Mastersmiths. We will be there on Friday and Saturday, though the event is all weekend!

There will be:

Demonstrators

Knife Show

Testing for Bladesmith Certifications

Live Entertainment

11/25/2022

Enjoy 10% off ALL items from our website for black Friday and cyber Monday! Head to the site to get the code! Promo code will expire Monday night at midnight. We all here at Preferred Abrasives hope you had a great and filling Thanksgiving!

10/08/2019

Firestorm or Firestorm-II? Whichever you prefer, I've got you covered. We stock grits 36, 40, 50, 60, 80, and 120 in both for 2x72. We also ship your order the SAME day you order! If you havent tried them yet, put them to the test. Find out for yourself why our belts are becoming the go to belts. We guarentee our joints and we have the best belt tracking.

05/23/2019

Brought a few dies back to life on my KMG. I just used one of my 1200 grits.

05/22/2019

When you need something sharp and pointy to open alot of stuff but you dont have a knife in reach and your also a play baby, the KMG grinder and Firestorm belts are there to help.

05/07/2019

When you get stickers in your box, what do you usually do with them? Take a pic wherever you put it and tag me! I wanna see.

04/23/2019

Did you know we reduced the price of our regular Firestorm? Just another reason to love them! Head to the site and get everything you need. Remember to check the Instagram/Facebook box so we know where your coming from.

03/20/2019

We had a great visit with the guys at . They showed me how there machines work, the attachments you can put on them, and how easy they are to set up. I was more than impressed with their grinders. So much so, I took one home with me! If your in the market for a new grinder, be sure to check them out. ()
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