Tersa Jointer & Planer Knives

We sell only genuine Tersa knives and not the low cost knock-offs available on the market. There are four grades of steel available from softer chrome steel to the more durable but brittle carbide knives.  The sizes shown are usually in stock, for other sizes and materials we can deliver in about two weeks just send us an email to sales@holbren.com

Chrome Steel - D2 High Carbon High Chrome. Chrome offers a lower knife price and is less likely to chip in dirty woods. Great choice for softwoods and material that is wet. May require up to a 1 week wait prior to shipping. 

 HSS (high speed steel) - HSS is a high tungsten (18%) T1-HSS that is our best seller. Recommended for softwood and some occasional hardwood use. May require up to a 1 week wait prior to shipping. 

 M42 - An exotic hard grade of high speed steel with more Cobalt and Vanadium for 35% longer life than the HSS grade. M42 is great for surfacing most hardwoods. May require up to a 1 week wait prior to shipping. 

 Carbide - Increase your tool life up to 12 times over HSS by using Carbide. Recommended for hickory, teak, tropical dense hardwoods, MDF, edge glued stock and other man made materials. Carbide can nick easier so use it with clean wood. Consider running two carbide knives and two hss knives for long life and smoother finishes. May require up to a 1 week wait prior to shipping.