K2

A direct replacement for the Esko BLD-KC102 (i-102 / G42438507), Zund Z2 (3910110), and Gerber MCT KC2 (895002 / G000-00526), with no holder modification needed. Single edge drag blade for kiss cutting on Zund, Esko, Gerber / MCT, and Kongsberg flatbed cutting systems.

Sold individually.

Direct OEM replacement

The K2 is a confirmed drop-in for the Esko BLD-KC102 (also listed as i-102 and G42438507), the Zund Z2 / 3910110, and the Gerber MCT KC2 / 895002 / G000-00526. Same form, same fit, same geometry. No holder modification needed.

What is kiss cutting?

Kiss cutting means the blade cuts through the face material (the vinyl, film, or label stock) without cutting through the liner underneath. The finished piece peels cleanly from the sheet. The K2 is built specifically for kiss cut work. It is not a through-cut blade.

Fine grain tungsten carbide edge

The K2 is ground from fine grain tungsten carbide. Carbide holds a sharper edge longer than steel, which matters when you are running production volumes of vinyl or polycarbonate. A dull blade starts dragging and tearing before you notice it has gone off. Fewer blade changes per shift, cleaner cuts throughout.

Common questions

How do I know this fits my machine?

The K2 replaces the Esko BLD-KC102, Zund Z2 / 3910110, and Gerber MCT KC2 / 895002. If you are currently running one of those OEM blades, the K2 is a direct fit. Not sure? Contact us before you order.

What materials does it cut?

The K2 is rated for self-adhesive vinyl, polycarbonate, polyester, masking film, window prep vinyl, magnetic media, transfer paper, and 3M VHB. For thicker or denser materials that require through cutting, a different blade geometry is the right call. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

What do the cutting angle and wedge angle mean?

The K2 features a 35° cutting angle and a 30° wedge angle. The 35° cutting angle helps the blade track smoothly through the material with reduced drag, while the 30° wedge angle provides the right balance of sharpness and edge durability. Together, they deliver clean cuts, good detail reproduction, and consistent liner protection in production environments.

How do I know when to replace it?

Watch for drag, tearing, or vinyl not releasing cleanly from the liner. Those are the signs the edge has worn. Carbide outlasts steel, but no blade runs forever. Swap it when cut quality drops. Waiting longer costs more material than the blade itself.

Getting the most from your cutting table

A fresh blade is a good start. But if you are going through blades faster than expected, or cut quality has become inconsistent, the blade is rarely the whole story. Cut depth, speed, pressure, and machine condition all affect how long a blade lasts and how clean it cuts.

It is worth asking: When was your machine last serviced? Are your parameters dialed in for this material? Is this the right blade geometry for what you are cutting? Could your operators use time with someone who runs these machines every day?

Flatbed Tools offers machine service, preventive maintenance, operator training, and workflow consulting. If something is not cutting right, reach out. We have probably seen it before.