{"product_id":"bladetech-black-steel","title":"Bladetech Black DLC Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚡ Bladetech Black Diamond-like Coating (DLC) Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn stock at The Sharpening Dude and ready for pickup or fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eBladetech Flex Blades\u003c\/strong\u003e feature the \u003cstrong\u003epatented Flex-Force Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e—built to store and release energy through your stride, helping you feel more pop and responsiveness as you skate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with a \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Diamond-like Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e surface and pre-profiled with a \u003cstrong\u003e9’ \/ 10’ \/ 11’ triple-radius\u003c\/strong\u003e, these runners are built for smooth glide, confident edge control, and clean acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔧 Product Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBauer PowerFly-compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eCCM Speedblade XS\u003c\/strong\u003e runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 runners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Pre-profiled: \u003cstrong\u003eBladetech Triple Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e (9’ \/ 10’ \/ 11’)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eDiamond-like Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eQuick Ship:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships next business day from our VA shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e🛠 Want them dialed in? Add a custom sharpening or FBV so they hit the ice exactly how you like.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e📦 Need a size we don’t have in stock or want a custom order? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpeningdude.com\/products\/bladetech-mirror-blades\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here for Custom Bladetech Ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ FAQ (Tap to Expand)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my skates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese runners are designed for \u003cstrong\u003eBauer PowerFly holders \u0026amp; CCM Speedblade XS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’re not sure what holder you have, snap a quick photo of the holder sidewall and send it to us—we’ll confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these come as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—this listing is for \u003cstrong\u003etwo runners\u003c\/strong\u003e (left + right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they pre-profiled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. These are pre-profiled with a \u003cstrong\u003e9’ \/ 10’ \/ 11’ triple-radius\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bladetech Triple Blend) for smoother transitions and balanced edge contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need sharpening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you will need to get these sharpening prior to using them. Add a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom ROH\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eFBV\u003c\/strong\u003e so they hit the ice exactly how you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the “Diamond-like Coating” finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDLC finish means the steel has an ultra-hard epoxy like coating on the blades that allow a 10-15% increase in hardness for better edge retention. Think: faster, smoother, and consistent—especially when the ice gets choppy. 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