The MK-62G is MK Diamond's Premium Grade segmented-rim diamond blade for cutting granite. This is the 10-inch size, MK part number 151403. It is a wet-cutting blade intended for tile and masonry saws that deliver water to the blade, and it is bought mainly by stone fabricators, tile setters and countertop installers working in granite and limestone.
Specifications
- Diameter: 10 inches (254 mm)
- Blade width / kerf: .080 inch
- Arbor: 5/8 inch
- Segment height: 8 mm
- Rim type: segmented
- Grade: Premium
- Cutting method: wet only
- MK Diamond part number: 151403
Material performance
MK Diamond publishes application ratings for the MK-62G across the common stone types. Granite tile and limestone tile are rated Best. Slate tile, blue stone tile and hard quartz tile are rated Better. MK does not recommend the MK-62G for marble tile.
Fits
MK Diamond lists the 10-inch 151403 as a recommended blade for the MK-212-4 saw. The blade uses a standard 5/8-inch arbor and will mount on a wet saw that accepts a 10-inch blade with a 5/8-inch arbor. Confirm your saw's blade capacity and arbor size before ordering.
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Use cases
- Granite countertop fabrication. Sizing and trimming slab on a wet saw.
- Granite and limestone tile. MK rates the MK-62G best on granite tile and limestone tile.
- Slate, blue stone and hard quartz tile. Rated better rather than best, but within the blade's range.
- MK-212-4 tile saw work. MK lists the 10-inch 151403 as a recommended blade for the MK-212-4.
- Stone sill, tread and hearth work. Cutting dimensional stone to length where the edge will show.
Getting a clean cut
Stone work rewards patience more than pressure. Let the blade set its own feed rate rather than leaning into the cut, keep water moving through the kerf so the slurry clears and the rim stays cool, and set blade depth just past the thickness of the material instead of running at full depth. A new blade also benefits from a few break-in cuts in offcuts before the first finish cut, which opens the rim and brings the diamond to the surface.
Frequently asked questions
Can the MK-62G be run dry?
No. It is a wet-only blade. Running it dry overheats the core, glazes the diamond and can warp the blade. Confirm water is reaching the blade before cutting.
Which stone is it rated for?
MK rates granite tile and limestone tile best, and slate tile, blue stone tile and hard quartz tile better. MK does not recommend the MK-62G for marble tile.
What saws does it fit?
MK lists the 10-inch 151403 as a recommended blade for the MK-212-4. More generally it will mount on any wet saw that accepts a 10-inch blade on a 5/8-inch arbor. Confirm blade capacity and arbor before ordering.
Why choose a segmented rim for stone rather than a continuous one?
Segments clear slurry and run cooler, which suits the dense, abrasive stone this blade is bonded for. A continuous rim gives a finer edge on glazed tile but cuts slower and loads up faster in granite.
How do I get a cleaner cut edge?
Slow the feed rate, keep water moving through the kerf, and set depth just past the material rather than at full depth. Break a new blade in on offcuts before the first finish cut.
