02-03-2019, 02:12 PM
No easy answer, Mr Grepper, as neither line is consistent through the grits. I normally buy in bulk, so there's a good chance that the belts available last year don't work like the newest belts.
I haven't tried any of the new Blaze Plus belts, but there's not always an improvement. The 40+ grit Cube IIs were a new item when I got them, and the old 36 grit are more aggressive and last longer.
I like Cubes up to 80 grit, but at 120 and 220 I switch to Blaze because of the heavier backing, which makes a big difference, especially wet grinding.
The coarse Cube II's can stand a lot of pressure and they stay clean without help. Blaze leave a nicer finish and last longer at 120 and 220. Better for sharpening IMHO.
I am running low on belts and starting to re-stock. I'll have a better idea of how the new belts compare in a couple months.
I haven't tried any of the new Blaze Plus belts, but there's not always an improvement. The 40+ grit Cube IIs were a new item when I got them, and the old 36 grit are more aggressive and last longer.
I like Cubes up to 80 grit, but at 120 and 220 I switch to Blaze because of the heavier backing, which makes a big difference, especially wet grinding.
The coarse Cube II's can stand a lot of pressure and they stay clean without help. Blaze leave a nicer finish and last longer at 120 and 220. Better for sharpening IMHO.
I am running low on belts and starting to re-stock. I'll have a better idea of how the new belts compare in a couple months.