The belts made short work of this K390. One belt roughed all 4 blades and still has life left.
1" x 30" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal, 3 PACK
- Ceramic Shredder belts for 1″ x 30″ benchtop sanders — 24 to 120 grit
- Hogs steel and stainless with self-sharpening ceramic grain on Y-weight backing
- 3 belts per pack, rated 4.9★ by 339 verified customers
Free shipping on orders over $99 (contiguous U.S.)
Heavy shaping: 24–40. General stock removal: 60. Refining: 80–120. From $6.60 per 3-pack.
1" x 30" Sanding Belts for Stock Removal, 3 PACK
Sale price$10.77
Real ceramic for the little machine
Benchtop 1″ x 30″ sanders — including the Harbor Freight machines half the internet learned on — usually get fed the cheapest belts on the shelf. These are the opposite: the same #Shredder ceramic grain as our 2x72 line, cut for the small machine. The grain continuously renews its cutting edges, so it cuts faster and cooler on steel and stainless.
At $6.60–10.77 per 3-pack, upgrading the belt is the cheapest performance mod your benchtop sander will ever get.
Grit-by-grit
Which grit should you choose?
Prices per 3-pack.
24 grit — $10.77
Maximum bite for heavy shaping.
36 grit — $8.40
Fast stock removal; blade profiling.
40 grit — $7.38
Profiling with a finer scratch.
60 grit — $6.96
The all-round stock removal grit.
80 grit — $6.84
Refining before finishing belts.
120 grit — $6.60
The bridge into the A/O finishing line.
Suitability
What are these belts best for?
Use them for
- Shaping knife blanks on a benchtop sander
- Grinding steel and stainless
- Repairs and reprofiling when sharpening
Not the right belt for
- Fine finishing — the 1x30 A/O belts take over at 120+
- Blended satin finishes — surface conditioning belts
- Stropping — the 1x30 leather belt
Technical details
The deeper dive
Ceramic Shredder grain (the orange-red grain) on sturdy Y-weight backing — the metalworking standard.
Standard 1″ x 30″ belts for benchtop belt sanders, Harbor Freight machines included. Confirm your machine takes 1″ x 30″.
Eye protection and a properly rated respirator. We recommend a full-face respirator like this one on Amazon.
Complete the setup
Works together with
1x30 Finishing & Sharpening
A/O belts from 40 to 800 grit — the next step.
1x30 Surface Conditioning
Non-woven grades for satin finishes.
1x30 Belt Starter Kit
39 belts, the full sequence in one box.
Questions
1x30 stock removal FAQs
Will these fit my benchtop sander?
They are standard 1″ x 30″ belts — the common benchtop size, including Harbor Freight 1x30 machines.
Which grit should I start with?
36–40 for shaping, 60 for general work, 80–120 to refine before finishing belts.
Are these really the same grain as the 2x72 belts?
Yes — same #Shredder ceramic material, cut for the 1x30 format.
What comes after 120 grit?
Move to the 1x30 A/O Finishing & Sharpening belts (through 800 grit), then the leather belt to strop.
What comes in the pack?
Three belts of the grit you select.
Feed the little machine properly
Ceramic Shredder grain in 1x30 — from $6.60 a pack. Rated 4.9★ by 339 customers.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 341 reviews.
Worked great on Bohler K390. First knives I've made on my own, these made it easy.
These belts cut 3 times better than Lowe’s , harbor freight and other stores sell
Way better than the Amazon belts I’d been using
I actually do a lot of work on this little 1x30 machine. The Shredder and Maverick belts from Combat Abrasives make this little guy into a powerhouse. The belts cut well, last long, and generate minimal heat
Combat abrasives "shredder"belts make things happen alot faster than pretty much all the other belts I've tried
Great abrasives, long lasting and effective, on the knives I'm building.
These belts are great. Shred right through hard steal. And they stay relatively cool.
I ain't got much in good equipment but having good quality belts really makes up for that.
It works great
Great belts it removes material really well :)
Combat abrasives is a game change. I've used an assortment of belts from all over but Combat Abrasives goes the distance every time. I will continue to shop with Combat Abrasives and recommend them to anyone.
Come on with it! MLLHR to combat abrasives
Thank y'all for having a belt that helps ME make these blades that make these Southern Hog Hunters Happy . MLLHR from Tilton, Mississippi
Great belts on the 1x30 it hogs off material really well and lasts incredibly long about 20-25 knives of various sizes right after forging, eats through forge scale nicely.
Haven’t found a better belt out there! And the customer service is great!
When you’re only using 1” belt’s it’s a great help having fast cutting long lasting belts!
So I am not an expert at all, and I’m just getting started. I’ve been using cheap belts from Amazon, but a friend told me to give these a try. Amazing difference! Saves me hours and hours! Very pleased with these belts.
LOVE the ceramic Shredder belts. I have a little 1x30" Harbor Freight grinder, and with these belts it punches WAY above its weight. I used to buy Harbor Freight belts for it. They're about $3 for a 2-pack. These are about $3 per belt, but last more than twice as long and remove material significantly faster. All in all, a much better deal.
Works great on my harbor freight 1x30 belt sander. Great belt on a low cost grinder for metal work that I can work with on my budget
They work awesome!
Couldn’t have made it without Combat abrasives!!
I have a large wood mill and the band saw blades once they are all used up they get tossed. My oldest by and I thought they would make great filet knives. This was our first attempt and wow, the belt made it through in no time and in 10 minutes we had a roughed in filet knife. Just need to order some finer grit to finish it off and on to hardening. Great all around product!
Combat Abrasives Belts make a 1×30" into a grinding , knife making Machine... Love y'alls product, and have no intentions of using anyone elses
Used these on a Damascus blade. Took no time at all to get it smooth. Belts fit a little tight. Will definitely be getting more
I use only Combat Abrasive Belts because they allow me to produce knives that are unlikely for a 1×30"...
Those 40 and 60 grit 1×30" belts make quick work...even on this 1/4" O1 Tool Steel. Thanks Combat Abrasives.. Chuck Carney@ CarneyKnives
First bone handled knife. Wish y’all were in TEXAS!!!
This belt shreds so well, perfect for base level low grit shaping of steel. Definitely will buy plenty more of these as it's been the best belt I've used by far
Best and coolest running belts for anyone, from hobby to full production shops. Can't beat it.
High quality products
Very high quality abrasives
These belts are fast!!! They cut faster than they generate friction too
Great
Runs perfect on the 1 x 30 Removes material quickly Great quality belts!
I use my 1 x 30 grinder with a ceramic belt to remove most of the file from the file. I do final grinds on a 2 x 48, but the 1 x 30 with a 40 grit ceramic really hogs off a lot of material.
Great product!! Never a complaint with the product. This company is so popular you may wait a little longer for your order to get filled but it's worth it.
I am a newbie maker... I have ordered a few other belts from other places trying to obtain something that would make my work more efficient. My personal opinion is that more efficient grinding leads to more consistent and accurate grinds, not that mine are anything to write home about. I went from spending about a week to grind a 4" blade to being able to knock out 2 or 3 in a night with these belts. The 24 gr. is awesome and the fact that I can get good quality belts for a 1x30 is equally awesome until I can afford/justify a 2x72.
Since upgrading to combat abrasives I’ve noticed a significant decrease in grind time!! The lower grit belts make short work of initial bevel even after heat treat. I’ve noticed my neck no longer hurts from excess time grinding. Now, if I can only keep my 4 year old from climbing onto my head every time I sit down to relax!! Thanks Y’all
These belts real wake up a 1x30. Once you figure out the pressure not to bog the sander down they really remove material fast.