Special Engineering Services
HSC has a full design and manufacture capability utilizing the full range of CAD and the experience of the engineers, designers and operators to maximize the potential of your product. If you need a cutting edge solution and a bespoke product then please call the sales team on 0114 279 6197 or email on sales@hscknives.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
Engineering capabilities include:
- Milling
- Turning
- EDM
- Surface grinding
- Precision Grinding
- Laser profiling
- Heat treatment
- Profile grinding
- Cylindrical grinding
HOSDB (PSDB) Stab Test Knives and Spikes
HSC are the Home Office approved Manufacturers of the PDSB Stab Test Knife used in all tests on Stab proof vests. Our range of knives, with many ex-stock or manufactured on short delivery times, have been developed with The Home Office to deliver the consistent cut required to certify these life saving body armours. Products available include:
- HOSDB (PSDB)/P1/A Knife
- HOSDB (PSDB)/P1/B Knife
- SP Spike
- SIG Knife
- NIJ Knife
- PREN ISO Knife
All our products are independently assessed and certified by CATRA prior to dispatch to ensure a consistent cutting performance.
Our Home Office Credentials can be found at the
Home Office Science, Research and Statistics website.
See section 6, 6.3 footnotes page 5 for reference to High Speed & Carbide (HSC) as follows.
“To accommodate manufacturers carrying out development testing, High Speed & Carbide (contact details in Appendix B)
have agreed to stock limited supplies of P1 knives and SP spikes with certified tip sharpness courtesy of
the Cutlery and Allied Trades Research Association (CATRA) of Sheffield.”
High Speed and Carbide (HSC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Edward Turner & Son Ltd. Registered office: 312-314 Petre Street, Sheffield S4 8LT. Registered in England No: 1035504. VAT No: GB 391 1950 45. ISO9000 Certificate No.GB4707. Copyright © 2007 High Speed and Carbide (HSC). All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
