{"product_id":"alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000","title":"Alpha Knock Out Speciality 8\" Wet Cutting Blade for Trac Star 2000","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:28px; margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003eAlpha Knock Out Speciality 8\" Wet Cutting Blade for Trac Star 2000\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:15px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe Alpha® Knock Out is a specialty wet cutting blade engineered for the Trac Star 2000 — a low-RPM guide-rail wet saw. It is designed to cut granite and all brands of engineered stone through 1-1\/2\" thick material quickly and with minimal chipping. The diamond-shape knock-out arbor matches the Trac Star 2000 spindle, and the blade is engineered for the lower RPM range where standard high-speed blades tend to glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"color:#F15C22; font-size:18px; margin-top:30px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet use only — continuous water flow required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for granite and all brands of engineered stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for the Trac Star 2000 wet saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts 1-1\/2\" material very fast with minimal chipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip-free cutting on the most demanding applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond knock-out arbor matches Trac Star 2000 spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dst-accordion { margin-top: 25px; border: 1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; }\n.dst-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #FDDCC5; }\n.dst-accordion-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n.dst-accordion-toggle { display: none; }\n.dst-accordion-label { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; cursor: pointer; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: #231F20; background: #fff; transition: background 0.2s; }\n.dst-accordion-label:hover { background: #FFF3EB; }\n.dst-accordion-label::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #F15C22; transition: transform 0.3s; }\n.dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label { background: #FFF3EB; }\n.dst-accordion-toggle:checked + .dst-accordion-label::after { content: '\\2212'; }\n.dst-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease; padding: 0 20px; background: #fff; }\n.dst-accordion-toggle:checked ~ .dst-accordion-content { max-height: 5000px; padding: 15px 20px 20px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-models\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\" checked\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-models\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eModels \/ Part Numbers\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003ePart No\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eArbor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eMax RPM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left; border-bottom:2px solid #F15C22;\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003eVTS008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e5\/8\" ♦ (Diamond knock-out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e7,400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #FDDCC5;\"\u003e749173461170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-howto\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003col style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the blade on the Trac Star 2000 spindle with the diamond knock-out arbor seated; tighten per the saw manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify continuous water flow to both sides of the blade before starting the cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the cut at the leading edge of the material with steady, even traverse pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the saw bogs down during the cut, reduce traverse speed — never force the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain water flow throughout the entire cut to prevent heat buildup and glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the blade segments after each cut; dress with an abrasive stick if cutting slows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-variant-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eSpecifications by Variant\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #FDDCC5; border-radius:6px; background:#FFF8F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0; color:#F15C22; font-size:16px;\"\u003eVTS008\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003ePart No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVTS008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-common-specs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eCommon Specifications\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; border-color:#FDDCC5; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#F15C22; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eWet cutting only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eRecommended Materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eGranite, engineered stone (all brands)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eSaw Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eTrac Star 2000 (1,725 RPM operating speed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#FFF3EB;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eBond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eDiamond metal bonded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-related\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eRelated \u0026amp; Companion Products\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px; line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Eclipse II — High Performance Dry Blade for Stone', 'url': 'https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Pages\/ProductDetails.aspx?PageCode=870'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e{'title': 'Eclipse Q — High Performance Dry Flush Cutting Blade for Stone', 'url': 'https:\/\/www.alpha-tools.com\/Pages\/ProductDetails.aspx?PageCode=2670'}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-faqs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat materials is the Alpha® Knock Out blade designed to cut?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eAll types of granite and all brands of engineered stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCan this wet blade be used dry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eNo. Wet cutting diamond blades must be used with water to prevent excessive heat buildup, segment damage, and glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e8\" diameter only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat is the arbor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eDiamond-shape knock-out with 5\/8\" arbor, matched to the Trac Star 2000 spindle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eCan I use this blade on a standard high-speed circular saw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eNo. The Knock Out is engineered for the slower RPM of the Trac Star 2000. Running it on standard high-RPM saws risks glazing and reduced cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px; padding:10px 14px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:3px solid #F15C22; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:600; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eWhat traverse speed should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003eIt varies by material. Start moderate and reduce speed if the saw slows during the cut; never force the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-videos\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo product-specific videos are currently available from the manufacturer or DST.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-item\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-toggle\"\u003e\u003clabel for=\"acc-alpha-knock-out-speciality-8-wet-cutting-blade-for-trac-star-2000-docs\" class=\"dst-accordion-label\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dst-accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none; padding-left:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"url\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#F15C22;\"\u003e📄 label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px; padding:14px 18px; background:#FFF8F3; border-left:4px solid #F15C22; color:#231F20; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including Cobalt and Nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. 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