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t-blade North America Inc.

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    About t-blade North America Inc.

    What is t'blade?

    The t'blade system describes a blade system for ice skates. It is based on unique innovative technology and is a relatively "young" product. The development took place as a result of urgent need to create a blade system which does not require a time-consuming and cost-intensive sharpening process and at the same time offers superior gliding characteristics.
    The original idea for the t'blades is based on the simple and quick exchange of the runners, as soon as the running surface respectively the edges of the blade are worn (similar to the razor principle & and the replacement of the razor blades). The runners, which are made nearly completely of plastic, are equipped with a thin metal band which represents the actual running surface.
    In addition to the runner described above, the t'blade system also consists of the blade holder and a stabilizer which serves to fasten the runner.

    Which advantages does t'blade offer over conventional ice skate blades?

    Manufacturing the runners by machine achieves precision which cannot be achieved by sharpening a blade by hand - the absolutely constant
    rocker form as well as the exact hollow radius profile.

    Additionally, the combination of plastic and metal provides huge advantages:

    • Due to the very small metal mass (approx. 5.5g), the contact area (gliding area) of the runner can warm up faster and to a higher degree. In connection with the highly polished gliding area, this results in up to 40% better gliding characteristics when compared with traditional ice skate blades. The t in t'blade describes exactly these thermal characteristics which are improved by the plastic in the runner acting as an insulator. In addition, the t-blade blade is the lightest ice skate blade on the market.
    • By using a stainless and fracture-resistant spring steel. the metal band of the runner has an enormous edge hardness of 54 HRC (570 HV) which achieves a useful life 4 times longer than traditional steel blades. (Heat generation during the traditional sharpening process significantly reduces edge hardness - by approx. 30 %.)
    • Additionally, good maneuverability, high cornering speed, and maximum braking deceleration are achieved. The elastic recovery effect of the runner also provides better acceleration behavior.
    • By using fibrous plastic (glass or carbon fiber) a maximum rigidity and resistance against fracture of all components in temperatures of up to -25(-13°F) is achieved.

    What does the t in t'blade stand for?

    The "t" in connection with the red flame stands for the superior thermal characteristics of the t'blade blade system. Through the globally unique technology of our ice skate blade, an up to 4 degree Celsius (7.2 degree F) higher surface temperature is achieved (without adding externally generated heat) in the ice contact area of the gliding surface (metal strip). 
    The thus generated, localized heating of the runner gliding surface results in a perfect water film with the resulting known and superior gliding characteristics of the t'blade blade system.

    Can / must t'blade runners be sharpened ?

    No! The t'blade runners cannot be sharpened like traditional ice skate blades. This would result in melting the plastic in the area of the metal strip. Should the runner no longer offer sufficient edge support, it can at any time be replaced simply and quickly with a new runner.
    Your t'blade dealer carries replacement runners. For fixing smaller "dents and irregularities in the metal strip, we recommend using a grinding stone.


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    t-blade North America Inc. Shipping Rates

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    Shipping rates for all products (excluding Books, Music, Video and DVD)
     
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    Domestic CanadaETA2 - 10 days1 - 3 days
     per ItemCDN$ 0.49CDN$ 1.99
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     per ShipmentCDN$ 12.20CDN$ 25.00


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    Priority Domestic
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    United States
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    Other International
    42 - 56 days
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    North America and Protectorates United States and US Protectorates including American Samoa, Guam, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (U.S.)
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    Japan and South East Asia Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand
    Rest of World Other countries excluding Somalia and Syria

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    t-blade North America Inc. Shipping Policies

    Shipping

    All orders are shipped via Canada Post. Please inspect your package for damage before accepting it. When shipping damage has occurred, please file a claim with the carrier or contact us directly. Your order will be shipped from Quebec and the cost of shipping and handling will be added to your purchase. 

    Orders are normally shipped within 48 hours of their receipt. We only ship within Canada.  For customers outside Canada, please order through amazon.com or www.t-blade.com.  


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  • Top of Page About us

    In the past few years, we have positioned ourselves as manufacturer and supplier of blade systems and ice skates in the ice hockey and leisure sports area.  The t'blade ice skate blade is a globally patented, innovative blade system with superior thermal and dynamic running characteristics. It is the only ice skate system equipped with a ready-to-run and replaceable runner, which does away with sharpening the runner edges. A wide line of runners with different hollows & contact areas allow exact adaptation to all ice surface conditions.

    Worldwide, the t'blade system is synonymous with superior performance. Through revolutionary product ideas, innovative design, and highest quality, we offer our users more than just skating fun. We will, also in future, exclusively develop and produce in Germany (quality MADE IN GERMANY). The following pages will provide you with an overview of our products; our FAQs offer more information about t'blades.