GRS 022-440 #10 QC HSS Flat Graver – 1.0 mm
The GRS 022-440 #10 QC HSS Flat Graver is a precision 1.0 mm flat graver designed for professional hand engraving, jewelry engraving, lettering, bright cutting, border work, background removal, and decorative metalwork.
This QC-40 / #10 Flat Graver features a wider flat top, narrower flat bottom, and flat sides that angle downward. This geometry provides a versatile cutting profile for removing background material, creating clean borders, producing bright-cut effects, engraving script lettering, and making wriggle cuts.
Precision made from high-speed chrome tool steel, the 022-440 provides the hardness, durability, and edge retention needed for demanding engraving applications. The shortened Quick Change (QC) shank allows fast installation and removal when used with a compatible GRS QC holder or handpiece.
At 1.0 mm wide, the #10 Flat Graver is a versatile choice for detailed engraving where a controlled flat cutting edge is needed.
Features & Benefits
- 1.0 mm flat graver – Provides a versatile cutting width for detailed engraving and decorative work.
- #10 / QC-40 size – GRS size designation for the 1.0 mm QC Flat Graver.
- Specialized flat profile – Features a wider flat top, narrower flat bottom, and angled flat sides.
- High-speed chrome tool steel – Provides excellent hardness, durability, and edge retention.
- Quick Change (QC) shank – Allows rapid tool changes with compatible GRS QC holders and handpieces.
- Excellent for background removal – Provides an efficient flat cutting surface for clearing engraved backgrounds.
- Ideal for borders – Useful for creating plain or stylized decorative borders.
- Bright-cut engraving – Designed for producing reflective, clean bright cuts.
- Excellent for script lettering – The 1.0 mm flat profile provides controlled cuts for lettering and decorative scripts.
- Wriggle-cut capable – Suitable for decorative wriggle cuts and textured effects.
- Professional engraving tool – Designed for jewelers, engravers, stone setters, and metalworking professionals.
- Made in the USA – Manufactured by GRS in the United States.
Key Specifications
- Brand: GRS
- GRS Part Number: 022-440
- MPN: 022-440
- UPC: 196943901082
- GRS Size: QC-40 / #10
- Product Type: QC Flat Graver
- Profile: Flat
- Width: 1.0 mm
- Material: High-Speed Chrome Tool Steel
- Shank: GRS Quick Change (QC)
- Compatible Holder: GRS Traditional QC Tool Holder #004-803
- Applications: Background Removal, Borders, Bright Cutting, Script Lettering, Wriggle Cuts
- Country of Origin: United States
- Sold: Each
GRS documentation identifies 022-440 as QC-40 / 1.0 mm in its HSS QC Flat Graver series. The series ranges from 0.2 mm through 2.8 mm.
Precision Flat Graver Profile
The GRS Flat Graver is designed with a specialized profile rather than simply being a rectangular piece of tool steel. The 022-440 has a wider flat top, narrower flat bottom, and angled flat sides, creating a practical cutting geometry for a range of engraving techniques.
This profile gives the engraver a broad, controlled cutting edge while maintaining the ability to make precise cuts in smaller areas.
Background Removal
The 022-440 is an excellent choice for background removal. Its 1.0 mm flat cutting surface allows the engraver to efficiently clear material around engraved designs while maintaining control over the finished surface.
For larger areas, wider GRS Flat Gravers may provide greater material removal. The 1.0 mm 022-440 is particularly useful when more control and a narrower cutting width are desired.
Bright Cutting & Borders
Flat gravers are commonly used for bright cutting, where carefully controlled cuts create reflective surfaces that enhance the appearance of jewelry and decorative metalwork.
The 022-440 is also suitable for plain and stylized borders, making it useful for framing engraved designs, lettering, ornamental patterns, and decorative elements.
Script Lettering
The controlled 1.0 mm flat profile makes the 022-440 well suited for script lettering and decorative lettering.
The flat cutting edge can produce clean, consistent cuts while allowing the engraver to control line width and visual weight through technique and tool positioning.
Wriggle Cuts
The 022-440 can also be used to create wriggle cuts, a decorative engraving technique that produces a textured or rhythmic line by moving the graver from side to side as it advances.
Its 1.0 mm width provides a useful balance between detail and visible decorative effect.
High-Speed Chrome Tool Steel
The 022-440 is precision made from high-speed chrome tool steel, selected for the demanding requirements of professional engraving.
HSS construction provides the hardness and wear resistance necessary for maintaining a sharp cutting edge when the tool is properly sharpened and maintained.
Quick Change Compatibility
The GRS Quick Change system makes it easy to change between compatible engraving tools during a project.
The 022-440 is designed for use with the GRS Traditional QC Tool Holder #004-803. Compatible QC systems allow engravers to quickly change graver profiles and sizes without repeatedly setting up a conventional graver handle.
QC tool holder sold separately.
Ideal Applications
The GRS 022-440 #10 Flat Graver is ideal for:
- Hand engraving
- Jewelry engraving
- Background removal
- Bright-cut engraving
- Plain borders
- Stylized borders
- Script lettering
- Decorative lettering
- Wriggle cuts
- Ornamental engraving
- Gold and silver engraving
- General metal engraving
- Professional engraving
What's Included
- 1 GRS 022-440 #10 QC HSS Flat Graver – 1.0 mm
GRS QC Tool Holder is sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GRS 022-440?
The GRS 022-440 is a #10 / QC-40 HSS Flat Graver with a 1.0 mm cutting width. It is designed for background removal, borders, bright cutting, script lettering, and wriggle cuts.
What size is the GRS 022-440?
The 022-440 is 1.0 mm wide and is designated #10 / QC-40 in the GRS QC Flat Graver series.
What is the 022-440 used for?
GRS specifically lists the 022-440 for background removal, plain or stylized borders, bright cutting, script lettering, and wriggle cuts.
Is the 022-440 a flat graver?
Yes. It is a QC HSS Flat Graver with a specialized flat profile consisting of a wider flat top, narrower flat bottom, and angled flat sides.
What is the 022-440 made from?
The graver is made from high-speed chrome tool steel, providing durability and edge retention for professional engraving applications.
Is the GRS 022-440 a Quick Change graver?
Yes. The 022-440 is part of the GRS QC HSS Flat Graver series and uses a Quick Change shank.
Which holder does the 022-440 use?
The 022-440 is designed for the GRS Traditional QC Tool Holder #004-803. The holder is sold separately.
Is the 022-440 good for bright cutting?
Yes. Bright cutting is one of the intended applications listed for the 022-440.
Can the 022-440 be used for lettering?
Yes. The 1.0 mm flat profile is specifically suitable for lettering and script engraving.
Is the 022-440 suitable for background removal?
Yes. The flat profile is particularly useful for removing background material around engraved designs.
Is the GRS 022-440 made in the USA?
Yes. Micro-Tools identifies the 022-440 as Made in the United States.
What other GRS QC Flat Gravers are available?
GRS offers QC HSS Flat Gravers in a range of widths from 0.2 mm to 2.8 mm. The 022-440 is the 1.0 mm version; adjacent sizes include the 0.8 mm 022-439 and 1.2 mm 022-441.
| SKU: | 022-440 |
| UPC: | 196943901082 |
| BRAND: | GRS |
| MPN: | 022-440 |
| Made In: | United States |
