Challenge

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

30.5" inlaid carbon alloy tool-steel guillotine knife (old style) for Challenge cutters. In stock at Mid-State Litho, your authorized dealer with factory.

$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 made for legacy Challenge Champion 305 paper cutters. It has a tough inlaid carbon edge and the traditional hole pattern. It gives solid performance and clean cuts at a low price, for shops that keep older equipment in service.

Key benefits

  • Inlaid carbon alloy edge for reliable sharpness
  • Made for older-style Champion 305 cutters
  • Costs less than HSS with no loss of cut quality
  • For low- to mid-volume cutting

Common applications

  • Print shops with legacy cutters
  • Small- to mid-size binderies
  • Offset print finishing
  • Facilities that keep vintage cutter fleets in service

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 and notes

  • Regrind service is available
  • Check the hole pattern before you order
  • 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.