DEWALT DW7342 Replaceable Knives for DW734

Amazon Sales Rank: #16010 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW7342Dimensions: .38" h x 4.00" w x 16.25" l, M2 laminated tool steel stays sharper and lasts longer than conventional knife materialsMachined locator pins make alignment of new knives fast and easyCrafted from M2 laminated steel for sharper edges and better durabilityDesigned for use with the DW734 12-1/2-inch thickness planerShipping weight: one pound

The DeWalt DW7342 kit includes disposable, reversible, replacement knives for use with the DW734, a heavy-duty 12-1/2-inch thickness planer with a three-knife cutter-head. Crafted from durable M2 laminated steel, these dependable knives stay sharper and last longer than conventional knives, making replacement less frequent and saving you money. Special, machined locator pins mean that it's simple to fit these knives onto the cutter-head of the DW734 for safe, accurate performance down the road.DEWALT DW7342 Replaceable Knives for DW734

Most helpful customer reviews6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.Still cut paper after months of useBy A_GI recently bought these to replace the others in my planer, and when I took the old knives out they still sliced paper! The finish they left on wood wasn't as smooth and polished looking as these new ones leave, but if they can still slice paper that means they are sharp! At nearly $50 for the set they certainly aren't cheap, but I'm only on my third set in four years. I don't use my planer daily, but I am a rather avid woodworker so it doesn't sit idle for months either. Planing mostly very hard tropical hardwoods is the norm for my machine. These knives are made in Taiwan, but to my surprise they are not in any way lacking because of it. As an aside, they are also very easy to reverse/change. Definitely five stars.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.SHARP & TOUGHBy Warren E. GreenwaldOnly knives for this planer that I"m aware of. had a great price & free delivery. I've used several sets of these knives for tropical hardwoods and they do a GREAT job. The planer & three knives combo produces the best results for the dollar.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Dewalt replaceable planer knivesBy T. PowersThese DeWalt DW7342 planer knives are the second set I've had in my DeWalt DW734 planer. Over the course of about 3 yrs. I've planed thousands of board ft. of white oak. I even had the original set resharpened at one point.I feel I got a lot of milegae out of the original knives, particularly when you factor in a resharpen job. I realize the knives are not necesarily made for resharpening, but I gave it a whirl and it worked out OK.The knives are easy to install and are reverseable as well. I'd sorta' forgotten how incredibly smooth wood comes out of a planer with knew knives. No sanding required! DeWalt tools - what else can I say? I've never been dissatisfied with any DeWalt product.See all 5 customer reviews...