Tailored Blade Engineering Backed by Decades of Precision

Excel Blades is a trusted name in precision cutting, offering advanced custom blade manufacturing solutions for OEMs, industrial manufacturers, medical device producers, commercial equipment developers, and specialty tool brands. With over four decades of American manufacturing experience, we bring your vision to life by designing, engineering, and delivering blades tailored to your performance, material, and production needs.

Our New Jersey-based facility offers scalable production and quick prototyping processes to support low-to-high volume requirements with uncompromising consistency.

 

Why Global OEMs and Innovators Choose Excel Blades

Custom Geometry, Coatings & Material Options
We engineer blade shapes, grind angles, edge finishes, and surface treatments specific to your cutting material or usage environment. Explore Blade Types.

Tight Tolerances for Mission-Critical Cuts
We manufacture to precision specs to ensure each blade delivers consistent, reliable results in high-stakes environments including medical, aerospace, and converting industries.

Short Lead Times & Agile Prototyping
With an in-house team and domestic supply chain, we can move quickly from CAD to prototype to production without the delays of overseas outsourcing.

White Label & Custom Packaging
We offer private label programs, customized blade sets, and co-branded packaging for distributors, retailers, or tool brands. Contact Us.

Made in the USA. Family Owned.
Since the 1980s, Excel Blades has produced precision tools in the United States with a focus on craftsmanship, consistency, and customer partnerships.

Custom Blade Categories We Support

Excel Blades can design and manufacture a wide array of custom blade types, including but not limited to:

• Utility Blades – For general-purpose industrial, packaging, and construction use

• Snap / Breakaway Blades – Ideal for safety knives and compact retractable tools

• Angled Blades – For precision corner cuts, scoring, and tight space trimming

• Single Edge Blades – For industrial cleaning, scraping, and converting lines

• Razor Slitting Blades – For converting, slitting films, foils, and flexible packaging

• Hobby Blades – For craft, R&D, and detailed hand-tool work

• Injector Blades – For cleanroom, biomedical, and compact equipment applications

• Stripper Blades – Common in wire harness assembly and cable prep

• Textile Blades – Engineered to cut through woven, non-woven, or coated fabrics with minimal fray

• Specialty Blades - TiN & ZrN coated Blades, unique geometries, small batch super sonic cleaning. 

Common Custom Blade Applications

• Industrial & MRO Supply
  Custom utility blades, single-edge blades, scraper blades, and precision knives for use in general maintenance, equipment repair, facility operations, insulation cutting, and production line trimming.
  

• Automotive & Gasket Fabrication
  Specialty blades for cutting EPDM rubber, silicone seals, composite gasket stock, vinyl film, and adhesive-backed materials used in automotive manufacturing, aftermarket, and R&D labs.
  

• Sign, Vinyl & Wrap Professionals
  High-precision blades and snap-off options for cutting adhesive vinyl, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), reflective films, and vehicle wraps. Available in custom kits or private label configurations.
  

• Hardware & Construction Supply
  Custom-manufactured razor blades, stripper blades, and utility blades for flooring prep, renovation work, and packaging tasks. Includes square and round corner carpet blades made from high-strength carbon steel.
  

• Biomedical Manufacturing
  Razor blades (2 and 3 facet) and microtome-style blades for catheter tubing, histopathology sample prep, and surgical component processing. Optional ultrasonic cleaning available for cleanroom compatibility.
  

• Archery & Sporting Goods
  Custom grinding and heat-treated broadhead blade manufacturing for arrowheads and fixed-blade hunting tips, with packaging options for retail and OEM brands.
  

• Arts, Crafts & Hobby Brands
  Precision knife sets, replacement blades, and custom assortments tailored for scrapbooking, scale modeling, and crafting markets. Private label options are available.
  

• Office & Stationery Supply
  Blades for desktop cutters, hobby knives, and light-duty utility tools used in general office, education, and studio environments. Bulk and retail-ready options for distribution partners.

Excel Blades Custom Program Overview

Start a Custom Blade Project with Excel Blades

We make it easy to bring your blade innovation or private-label product line to life. Whether you need a single-run prototype or full-scale production support, our U.S.-based team will guide you through engineering, sampling, and fulfillment.

Request a Consultation or Submit Your Specs Today. Connect with Excel’s Custom Blade Team.

 

Made in the USA | Custom Blade Manufacturing Since the 1980s