Combat 2" x 72" Starter Kit - Level 1 | Ceramic & AO Belt Trial Pack
- 16 curated belts — Ceramic Shredders, Ceramic J-Flex, A/O X-weight, A/O J-Flex and a scalloped-edge belt
- Enough to take one blade from raw blank to a 400-grit finish
- Rated 4.8★ by 178 verified customers
Free shipping on orders over $99 (contiguous U.S.)
Shredder 36/60/80/120 (1 ea), Ceramic J-Flex 220 (2), A/O X-weight 180/220/400 (2 ea), A/O J-Flex 320/400/600 (1 ea), plus a 320 grit scalloped-edge belt.
Try the whole system on one blade
Not sure which belts fit your shop? The Level 1 kit is a curated first look: aggressive #Shredder ceramic for the heavy lifting, precision J-Flex for detail work, and premium A/O X-weight belts to run out the finish — the exact mix that’s been taking over bladesmithing and fabrication benches.
Highlights from the line: ceramic grains treated with a grinding aid to keep steel cooler and protect your heat treat, and ultra-thin bi-directional butt joints so belts run either direction with zero thump or chatter marks.
Contents
The full 16-belt lineup
The stock-removal sequence: profile, bevel, refine.
Flexible ceramic for contours and pre-finishing.
Platen finishing through fine grits.
Slack-belt handle and contour finishing.
Gouge-free contour sanding — sized for 2″ x 72″ grinders.
Suitability
Who is the Level 1 kit for?
Great fit if
- You’re choosing your first serious belt lineup for a 2″ x 72″
- You’re switching brands and want proof before committing to bulk
- You want one of nearly everything for a full knife build
Look elsewhere if
- You already know your grits — 3-packs and bulk packs are cheaper per belt
- You want quantity of the stock-removal core — that’s the Starter Kit
Technical details
The deeper dive
The ceramic grains carry a specialized grinding aid that reduces heat — protecting your heat treat during post-HT grinding.
Ultra-thin butt joints let every belt run in either direction with no thump or chatter marks.
All belts are standard 2″ x 72″ (the scalloped belt is intentionally 1″ wide — the correct contour setup for a 2″ x 72″ machine).
Eye protection and a properly rated respirator. We recommend a full-face respirator like this one on Amazon.
Complete the progression
Works together with
Ceramic Shredder 3-Pack
The stock-removal workhorse: ceramic 24–120 grit.
Finishing & Sharpening belts
Aluminum-oxide 36–800 grit — the step after stock removal.
Shredder Starter Kit
Ready to commit? Six belts each of the core four grits.
Questions
Level 1 kit FAQs
Is this enough belts to make a full knife?
Yes — the grit sequence is designed to take a single blade from raw forged blank to a finished 400-grit surface.
Will these fit my 2x72 grinder?
Yes — standard 2″ x 72″ belts compatible with all major brands (Brodbeck, Ameribrade, KMG and similar).
How does Shredder Ceramic compare to zirconia?
The ceramic grain is self-sharpening and harder than zirconia — it stays sharper longer and generates significantly less heat on hardened steel.
Why is the scalloped belt 1″ wide?
By design — that’s the correct size and shape for slack-belt contour work on a 2″ x 72″ grinder.
What do I restock once I find favorites?
Each belt in this kit maps to a 3-pack or bulk product — Shredders, A/O finishing, J-Flex and scalloped are all sold separately.
Put Combat to the test
One curated box, every belt type that matters, one full knife build to judge them on. Rated 4.8★ by 178 customers. Free shipping included (order is over $99).