Riving Knives: RF-22 Thin Kerf vs. Standard Riving Knife

Created by Gabriel Izzo, Modified on Tue, 26 May at 9:52 AM by Gabriel Izzo

Table Saws · Riving Knives

RF-22 Thin Kerf vs. Standard Riving Knife

Overview

Harvey Alpha and Ambassador Series table saws are compatible with two riving knife options — the RF-22 Thin Kerf Riving Knife and the Standard Riving Knife. The key difference is thickness: your riving knife must always be thinner than the blade kerf but close enough to prevent the workpiece from pinching behind the blade. Use the specifications below to match the correct riving knife to your blade.

Riving Knife Specifications — Alpha & Ambassador Table Saws (10″ Blade)

RF-22 Thin Kerf Riving Knife Thin Kerf

Thickness: 0.086″

Compatible Blade Kerf: 0.094″ to 0.118″

Standard Riving Knife Full Kerf

Thickness: 0.100″

Compatible Blade Kerf: 0.102″ to 0.126″

Quick Comparison

Specification	RF-22 Thin Kerf	Standard
Knife Thickness	0.086″	0.100″
Min Blade Kerf	0.094″	0.102″
Max Blade Kerf	0.118″	0.126″

Important

These riving knives are designed specifically for use with 10″ table saw blades on Harvey Alpha and Ambassador Series table saws. Always ensure your selected blade kerf falls within the compatible range for your riving knife to maintain safe and effective operation.

For questions about riving knife selection or blade compatibility, please contact our support team.