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2" x 48" RPM Neil Bladesmith Kit
- 17 belts for 2″ x 48″ grinders — Shredder ceramics, J-Flex and A/O, curated with Ameribrade and Neil Kamimura
- Everything to start knifemaking or bladesmithing on a 2x48 machine
- Rated 5.0★ by verified customers
Free shipping on orders over $99 (contiguous U.S.)
Shredder 36/60/80/120/220-JF (2 ea), J-Flex 120/320/400 (1 ea), Medium surface conditioning (1), A/O 36/220/400 (1 ea).
2" x 48" RPM Neil Bladesmith Kit
Sale price$125.00
The 2x48 answer to the famous RPM Neil kit
Built with Ameribrade and Neil Kamimura for the growing crowd of 2″ x 48″ machines, this kit compresses Neil’s belt philosophy into the smaller format: ceramic Shredders for stock removal, J-Flex for contours and handles, aluminum oxide to run out the finish, and a surface-conditioning belt for that final satin look.
If you grind on an Ameribrade 2x48 or similar, this is the one-box starting lineup.
Contents
All 17 belts
2 each — Shredder Ceramic 36, 60, 80, 120 grit
The stock-removal sequence.
2 × Shredder Ceramic J-Flex 220
Flexible ceramic for contours.
1 each — A/O J-Flex 120, 320, 400 grit
Slack-belt handle and finish work.
1 each — A/O 36, 220, 400 grit
Backup coarse plus the finishing steps.
1 × Medium Surface Conditioning
The satin finish before etch or polish.
Suitability
Who is this kit for?
Great fit if
- You run a 2″ x 48″ grinder (Ameribrade and similar)
- You’re starting knifemaking and want the guesswork removed
- You want Neil’s sequence in the smaller belt format
Look elsewhere if
- You run a 2″ x 72″ machine — see the full RPM Neil kit
- You only need single grits — 2x48 belts are sold separately
Technical details
The deeper dive
Identical Shredder ceramic, J-Flex and A/O construction as our 2x72 lines, cut for 2″ x 48″ machines.
Standard 2″ x 48″ belts. Confirm your grinder’s belt size before ordering.
Eye protection and a properly rated respirator. We recommend a full-face respirator like this one on Amazon.
Complete the progression
Works together with
RPM Neil 2x72 Kit
The full 32-piece Kamimura kit for 2x72 machines.
2x48 Finishing Belts
Restock individual 2x48 grits.
2x48 Surface Conditioning
Non-woven belts in the 2x48 format.
Questions
2x48 RPM Neil kit FAQs
Will this fit my grinder?
These are standard 2″ x 48″ belts — confirm your machine’s belt size (this is NOT the 2x72 kit).
How is this different from the 2x72 RPM Neil kit?
Same philosophy, smaller format: 17 belts sized for 2″ x 48″ machines, curated with Ameribrade.
Is this enough to make a knife?
Yes — stock removal through satin finish is covered; add a strop for the final edge.
Who is Neil Kamimura?
A world-renowned bladesmith (@RPM_Neil) whose belt sequences we build these kits around.
Can I restock individual belts?
Yes — 2″ x 48″ belts are sold individually in our belt collections.
Neil’s lineup, sized for your 2x48
Seventeen belts, zero guesswork, one box. Rated 5.0★ by customers. Free shipping (order is over $99).
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 16 reviews.
The 2x48 RPM Neil bladesmith Kit was literally made for the AmeriBrade 2x48 that I use as a part time bladesmith. These belts cut faster and last longer than all of the other companies I have tried out. I literally don’t even look for any other belts on the market!
Love the 2x48" belt kit from Combat Abrasives! It did the job on this letter opener in seconds and gave us a clean look!
Love it.
Always great products.
Good selection and everything I needed.
T
So far so good. I’m a noob, but much better than belts from the box store.
Love the belts
Belts worked well on my first go with them. Really like the J-flex belt and the surfacing belt. This will be a handy kit in my hobby of bladesmithing.
I'm new to knife makling. This kit has got me off to a good start.
Great selection of belts in a wide range of grits. Perfect for me just starting out!
They last longer than others I've used
nice belt set.would like to see more sets.
Quality products
I’m excited to use this kit! It’s super helpful to be able to buy a kit exactly for the Kamimura Trident! Thanks for a great product!