Challenge

Old Style 30.5" Inlaid Carbon Alloy Tool Steel Knife (Old Style)

30.5" inlaid carbon alloy knife for old-style Champion 305 cutters. Durable and economical blade for clean cuts in commercial print and bindery settings.

$235.00 USD
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Est. shipping: Ships in 1-2 business days if in stock at MSL
Parcel shippingShips by ground carrier.
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Financing availableLease & purchase options.
Factory-trained install & serviceWe deliver, install & support.
Lead timeShips in 1-2 business days if in stock at MSL

Details & specifications

This 30.5" inlaid carbon alloy tool steel knife is built for legacy Challenge Champion 305 paper cutters. With a tough inlaid carbon edge and traditional hole pattern, it offers solid performance and clean cuts at a cost-effective price—ideal for shops maintaining older equipment.

Key Benefits

✔️ Inlaid carbon alloy edge for reliable sharpness
✔️ Designed for older-style Champion 305 cutters
✔️ More economical than HSS without sacrificing cut quality
✔️ Ideal for low- to mid-volume cutting operations

Common Applications

🖨️ Print shops with legacy cutters
📚 Small- to mid-size binderies
đź“„ Offset print finishing
🏛️ Facilities maintaining vintage cutter fleets

Product Details

• Knife Length: 30.5"
• Material: Inlaid Carbon Alloy Tool Steel
• Compatibility: Older-style Challenge Champion 305
• Holes: Traditional Champion 305 pattern
• Edge Type: Single-bevel, inlaid carbon steel

Options & Notes

📌 Regrind services available
📌 Check hole pattern before ordering
📌 Not compatible with newer HSS knife mounts

Every machine, fully supported

We deliver it, install it, train your team and keep it running.

This is not a drop-ship. Our factory-trained technicians install on site, train your operators, and back it with same-day and next-day service across Michigan and the Great Lakes.

Install & train

On-site setup and operator training included.

Same / next-day service

Fast response across the Great Lakes.

Precision machining

Replacement parts fabricated in-house.

Financing

Lease and purchase options available.