KASCO GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
Updated 8-6-2025
1. ACCEPTANCE –
a. These terms and conditions (these "Terms") constitute the entire agreement between Kasco LLC ("Seller") and the buyer ("Buyer") named in the sales confirmation or other similar document or communication sent by Seller (a "Sales Confirmation") in response to a written purchase order from Buyer (a "Purchase Order"). These Terms are the sole terms that govern the subject matter hereof, and supersede all oral or written agreements and understandings, and, to the extent permissible by law, supersede all statutory provisions regarding scope and duration of Sellers warranties and the availability of remedies, with regard to such subject matter. No additions to or modifications of these Terms shall be binding upon Seller unless agreed to by Seller in a signed document executed by an authorized representative of Seller.
b. Buyer hereby acknowledges and agrees that Seller's sale of the products ("Products") or services ("Services" and together with Products, the "Work") confirmed in the Sales Confirmation is expressly conditioned on Buyer's acceptance of these Terms. Fulfillment of Buyer's order does not constitute acceptance of any of Buyer's terms and conditions and does not serve to modify or amend these Terms. If a Purchase Order or other communication from Buyer includes any term or condition contrary to, or in addition to, the terms and conditions stated herein, Buyers acceptance of the Products or services which are the subject hereof shall constitute Buyers complete and unconditional assent to the terms hereof notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any such earlier purchase order or communication, unless Buyer clearly instructs Seller in writing, prior to acceptance, to cancel the order.
c. Buyer's communication of contrary or additional terms, however phrased, shall be construed as an offer to supplement and/or amend, and not as a rejection of, Seller’s terms and conditions. Such offer to supplement and amend shall be deemed rejected unless accepted by Seller in the manner set forth above.
2. PRICES AND SHIPMENT – Unless expressly agreed by Seller in the manner set forth above, all prices for the Work will be as set forth in the Sales Confirmation, or if not set forth therein, as set forth in the Purchase Order subject to any provisions to the contrary in the Sales Confirmation. All prices for Products are EXW Seller's designated location (Incoterms 2020). Buyer shall pay all costs of shipment and insurance. Seller shall pack, mark, and ship all goods and supplies in accordance with the requirements of the order. In the circumstance that Seller expressly agrees to provide for shipping for an order, Seller shall secure, at its discretion, the service and rates consistent with Seller's standard practices and any request by Buyer for a specific freight carrier must first be approved by Seller. Early deliveries shall be acceptable without any penalty or liability of Seller.
3. TAXES AND DUTIES - Unless separately stated, all prices are quoted, all orders accepted, and all billings rendered exclusive of all federal, state, and municipal taxes of any kind. Seller will not report, collect, or pay any tax or duty which may be imposed on Buyer and Buyer shall report and pay all such imposed taxes.
4. PAYMENT AND TITLE - Payment terms are net thirty (30) days after the date of Seller's invoice, unless otherwise specified in the Sales Confirmation. Interest penalty shall be assessed on unpaid invoices once they are overdue at a rate of 1.5% per month including pro rata interest for any portions of a month that such unpaid invoices are overdue. Upon any default in payment by Buyer, Seller expressly reserves the right to suspend performance of any and all Work in progress during the continuance of such default and to demand advance payment prior to performing or delivering any further Work. For the avoidance of doubt, Seller's remedies under this Section or otherwise in these Terms are cumulative and Seller's exercise of any remedy under these Terms or at law shall not be deemed a waiver of any other right or remedy available to Seller. Title to goods shall pass to Buyer at Seller’s designated delivery location.
a. Request for Changes to the Order. Buyer may, at any time prior to the delivery date of an order, request changes, in writing, within the general scope of these Terms in any one or more of the following: (a) drawings, designs, or specifications where supplies to be furnished are to be specifically manufactured for the Buyer in accordance therewith; (b) method of shipping or packing; (c) time and place of delivery; or (d) customer furnished material or equipment. All changes must be agreed to in writing by the Seller prior to the effectivity of such changes. If any changes cause an increase or decrease in the cost of, or work/delivery schedule for the performance of the Work under this order, an equitable adjustment in the price or schedule, or both, shall be negotiated and mutually agreed by the parties in writing and the order modified accordingly prior to the effectivity of such changes.
b. Buyer-Specified Work. When the Work is performed per Seller's design, Seller reserves the right to make changes in the design or process of such Work, due to Buyer-initiated specification changes, without incurring any obligation to make equivalent changes in any such Work previously provided by Seller. Buyer is responsible for all costs associated with Buyer-initiated specification changes, including but not limited to, material and documentation costs. Seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage from any cause whatsoever, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Seller, to property owned by Buyer and furnished to Seller or to which Buyer grants Seller access in connection with performance of the Work, and the risk of loss for material furnished to or left with Seller shall remain with Buyer.
c. Seller-Specified Work. For Seller’s catalog and standard products not manufactured per Seller's design or specifications, Seller shall maintain Material Review Board (MRB) authority and reserves the right to make changes to parts, materials, processes, testing methods and place of manufacture at any time and for any reason without prior notice to Buyer.
d. Cancellation. Any cancellation of an order, in part or in whole, shall be subject to mutual agreement of the parties.
6. FIXTURES AND TOOLS - Seller's means of manufacture, and title to fixtures and tools required for performance of the Work, are property interests of Seller and shall remain as such upon completion of the Work. Setups, fixtures, tools or other materials invoiced to Buyer which Seller, in their sole discretion, deem necessary to purchase to perform the Work do not convey any title to Buyer, unless so specified in the order. Special tooling or special test equipment required specifically to fulfill Buyer's requirements will also become Seller's property, unless specifically identified as a deliverable line item.
7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS
a. Any inspection required as part of the Work shall be limited to final inspection only, unless provisions for in-process inspections have been specifically agreed to by Buyer and Seller and set forth in the Sales Confirmation. In any event, such in-process inspection shall be on a non-interference basis only and subject to any applicable export control requirements. Such inspection may be at Seller's facility but shall not include any areas or processes which are proprietary to Seller. Seller may assess a standard charge for such in-process inspection.
b. Acceptance of goods shall occur within thirty (30) days after delivery to Buyer. Failure to inspect and reject nonconforming items within thirty (30) days and notify Seller of same in writing within that period shall be deemed an unconditional acceptance by Buyer with full responsibility for payment.
8. PATENT RIGHTS - Patent rights in any inventions or discoveries made by Seller, Seller's employees, or persons under Seller's control, in connection with the Work, including title to and rights under any patent application or patent which may issue thereon throughout the world, shall reside solely with Seller, together with exclusive power to determine whether or not and where a patent application shall be filled, and disposition of any rights thereunder.
9. DATA - Sales of goods or performance of any work under this order does not convey any rights of license to Seller's proprietary data used or developed in the course of the order. The Seller and Buyer will enter into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to exchange of proprietary data and shall not release this data to a third party, except as required for performance of this order (and then only under an NDA with such third party).
10. AUDITS - Seller considers the financial information supporting the cost and pricing data, if submitted as part of this order, to be sensitive and proprietary and, therefore, not subject to audit by Buyer.
11. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND PROPERTY - Buyer shall keep confidential, and otherwise protect from disclosure, all data and information, regardless of form, including, but not limited to, drawings, specifications, plans, samples, and property obtained from Seller in connection with the Work. Buyer shall not disclose any such information relating to the Work to any person not authorized by Seller. Nothing contained herein shall grant Buyer any ownership in or rights to any such information or property furnished, except as otherwise specifically agreed to in writing. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this provision and a separate applicable Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) between Buyer and Seller executed in connection with the subject matter hereof, the terms of the NDA shall control.
12. FORCE MAJEURE - Seller shall not be held responsible for any failure of performance or failure to make delivery of all or any part of the Work for any circumstances outside of Seller's control which make performance of the Work unfeasible including, without limitation, federal, state or municipal action, statute, ordinance or regulation, strike, or other labor trouble, fire damage to or destruction in whole or part of merchandise or manufacturing plant; or any other cause, act of God, contingency, or circumstances within or without the United States, which hinder the performance of the Work.
13. APPLICABLE LAW - This order shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. If any Products are ordered by a non-U.S. Buyer or will be shipped outside of the U.S., the U.N. Convention on the International Sales of Goods is not applicable to this order. Any proceeding arising out of or relating to this order may be brought in any state or federal court of proper jurisdiction within New York County, New York, and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of each such court in any proceeding. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of proper jurisdiction. Any provision of this order that is (a) incorporated in full text or by reference from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or (b) incorporated in full text or by reference from any agency regulation that implements or supplements the FAR, or (c) that is substantially based on any such agency regulation or FAR provision, shall be construed and interpreted under the federal common law of government contracts as enunciated and applied by federal judicial bodies, Boards of Contract Appeals, and quasi-judicial agencies of the federal government.
14. INSURANCE - If this order provides for Work to be performed by Seller on property owned or controlled by Buyer: (a) Seller agrees to insure its own employees performing the work with Worker's Compensation and employee liability insurance; (b) Buyer agrees to indemnify and save Seller harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, damages, claims, demands, suits, actions, and proceedings arising as a result of Seller's performance of the scope of work required, except to the extent that any such damage is due solely and directly to the negligence or willful misconduct of the Seller.
15. ASSIGNMENT - This order may not be assigned or transferred by Buyer without the prior written consent of the Seller. Any attempted assignment inconsistent with the terms of this Section shall be void an of no effect.
16. SELLER'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE FOR DEFAULT - The Seller at its option, may terminate this order for default if any of the following acts of default occur: (a) Buyer's payments are in default; (b) Buyer breaches any material provision of this order; or (c) Buyer becomes insolvent or a petition under any bankruptcy act or similar statute is filed by or against Buyer and is not vacated within thirty (30) days after such filing. Such termination for default shall be effective upon receipt by Buyer of a written notice of termination for default issued by Seller.
17. SUBSTITUTE PARTS – Any Work provided by Seller which requires the provision or installation of component part will be made in Seller's sole discretion and Seller's substitutions for any unavailable component parts will be made with functionally equivalent parts of equal or higher quality obtainable, in Seller's sole discretion. If Seller encounters, in the course of the Work, any component parts for which no interchangeable replacement parts are unavailable and would require any design or fabrication work for Seller to supply such replacement parts, such design or fabrication work shall be deemed outside of the scope of the order shall require a mutually agreed change in accordance with these Terms including, without limitation, the provisions set forth above in Section 5. In such circumstance, if Buyer and Seller unable to agree to cost and schedule changes in connection with such additional work, the parties may terminate the applicable order upon mutual written agreement.
18. WARRANTY –
a. Limited Warranty. Seller warrants that the Work will be free from defects in material (excluding Buyer supplied materials) and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original shipment of the Products or completion of the Services (the "Limited Warranty"). The Limited Warranty shall not apply to any Products which have been improperly stored, abused or misused physically or electrically, repaired, or altered by any person other than Seller or Seller's designee or have not been operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations and specifications. Seller shall be liable under the Limited Warranty only if the Buyer fully complies with the procedures relating to warranty procedures set forth below. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that the Limited Warranty is not transferable, is for the sole benefit of Buyer and may only be asserted by the Buyer, and not by the Buyer’s customer(s) or any other third parties.
b. Returned Products. Returned Products must be shipped, transportation prepaid by Buyer, by the most economical method of shipment. Shipping costs will be credited on all Products determined, in Seller's sole discretion upon receipt and inspection of such returned Product, to be in violation of the Limited Warranty. Excess transportation costs resulting from the use of other than the most economical carrier will not be credited. Seller will not be responsible for any packing, inspection, labor charges or other incidental costs in connection with any Products returned under this Section.
c. Seller's Inspection. In all cases, Seller shall determine in its sole discretion whether any Work provided: (i) is in violation of the Limited Warranty; (ii) has been subjected to accident, abuse, or misuse; or (iii) has been operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendation and specifications. Seller's inspection and determination of the foregoing shall be final.
d. Warranty Remedies. Buyer's sole remedy for Work found to be eligible for warranty remedy in accordance with provisions of this Section shall be either, at Seller's option, a replacement, repair or refund of the amount paid by Buyer for the defective or nonconforming Products. Seller shall not be responsible for any re-inspection or rejection charges or any costs incurred by Buyer for the removal and/or reinstallation of any Work.
e. DISCLAIMER. THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS LIEU OF, AND SELLER HEREBY DISCLAIMS, AND BUYER HEREBY WAIVES, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES OF SELLER AND ALL CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF BUYER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO ANY DEFECT IN ANY GOODS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY: (1) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (2) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE; (3) RECOVERY BASED UPON TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM SELLERS NEGLIGENCE; OR (4) ANY RECOVERY BASED UPON DAMAGED PROPERTY, OR OTHERWISE BASED UPON LOSS OF USE OR PROFIT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES. THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED, ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY SELLER AND BUYER. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY PROVISION HEREOF SHOULD FOR ANY REASON BE HELD INEFFECTIVE, THE REMAINDER OF THIS SECTION SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
f. Work Repair or Replacement. In the event of replacement of any Work pursuant to this Section, the Limited Warranty shall apply to the replaced Work effective as of date it is delivered to Buyer. In the event of repair of any Work pursuant to this Section, the Limited Warranty shall apply to such repaired Work for a period of ninety (90) days from the date it is delivered to Buyer or the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period applicable to Work as of the time the repaired Work is delivered to Buyer, whichever is longer. Coverage under the Limited Warranty applicable to repaired Work pursuant to the foregoing sentence shall be limited to the specific repair activity performed on that unit.
g. Out of Warranty Repairs. In the case that Buyer requests Seller, and Seller agrees, to make repairs to any Work after the expiration of the Limited Warranty or which is excluded from Limited Warranty coverage under this Section (an "Out of Warranty Repair") shall only be eligible for the Limited Warranty for a period of ninety (90) days from the date the Work is delivered to Buyer and shall be limited to the specific repair activity performed on such Work.
19. RETURN MATERIAL PROCEDURE - All repairs (whether covered under the Limited Warranty provisions above or an Out of Warranty Repair) will require a Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number assigned prior to shipment. This RMA number may be obtained by contacting Seller's designated customer service representative. Material received without an RMA number will not be processed and will be returned to Buyer at Buyer's sole expense and risk of loss. Pursuant to the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), international return shipments to Seller may be subject to U.S. export licenses and must identify either the designated ITAR Exemption or the export license number on the outer packing label. Licensable returns should be specially coordinated with Sellers designated customer service representative to ensure that the RMA is properly cleared through U.S. Customs. Buyer's failure to comply with all return instructions will prevent the acceptance and clearance of the shipment by Seller and shipment will be returned by public carrier at the Buyer’s expense. Any Work returned to Seller for Out of Warranty Repair will be subject to a minimum evaluation charge based upon product complexity and will, at a minimum, require advance funding approval for the amount of the minimum evaluation charge prior to issuance of an RMA number. Any Work returned to Seller for repair under the Limited Warranty, which is subsequently determined by Seller to be ineligible for Limited Warranty repair pursuant to these Terms, will also be subject to the minimum evaluation charge. A repair estimate will be provided to Buyer upon evaluation completion and customer funding approval will be required prior to proceeding with the repair.
20. EXPORT COMPLIANCE - Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Buyer shall be responsible for compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations applicable to the Work including, without limitation, those of the U.S. Government Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Seller shall not be held liable to Buyer for any failure to deliver Work as a result of (i) the U.S. Government’s refusal to grant any export or re-export authorization; (ii) cancellation of any export or re-export authorization; or (iii) any change or subsequent interpretation of a law or regulation after the date of an order that adversely impacts or affects Sellers costs or ability to perform its obligations.
21. OFAC/EAR/ITAR COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION - For all Work (including, without limitation, any technical data provided therewith) to be received by Buyer from Seller, Buyer certifies that it will not export, re-export, or transport any such Work or data, or otherwise perform any act, contrary to OFAC, EAR, or ITAR prohibitions and restrictions. This includes, but is not limited to, observing all OFAC country and list-based sanctions and complying with all EAR Part 736, 744, and 746 restrictions. Buyer agrees that the export control requirements listed above shall survive the completion, early termination, cancellation, or expiration of the applicable order.
22. END USE - Under certain circumstance, Seller may require Buyer to provide information on the ultimate destination of Work sold to Buyer. This information may include, but is not limited to, information regarding the end use, the end user, and any intermediaries that may be involved in the transaction.
23. INDEMNIFICATION.
a. General Indemnification. Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller and Seller's parent company, their subsidiaries, affiliates, successors or assigns and their respective directors, officers, shareholders and employees and Seller's customers (collectively, "Indemnitees") against any and all loss, injury, death, damage, liability, claim, deficiency, action, judgment, interest, award, penalty, fine, cost or expense, including reasonable attorney and professional fees and costs, and the cost of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the cost of pursuing any insurance providers (collectively, "Losses") arising out of or related to the Work or Buyer's negligence, willful misconduct or breach of these Terms. Buyer shall not enter into any settlement without Seller's or Indemnitee's prior written consent.
b. Blade Handling Warning and Disclaimer. The provisions of Seller's blade handling warning and disclaimer, which may be accessed at https://kasco.com/pages/blade-handling-disclaimer, (the "Blade Handling Warning and Disclaimer") are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. Buyer hereby acknowledges and agrees to comply with the provisions of the Blade Handling Warning and Disclaimer including all requirements regarding proper selection, maintenance and repair set forth therein. In addition to the indemnifications set forth above or otherwise set forth in these Terms, Buyer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller and the Indemnitees against any and all Losses arising out of or related to any damages sustained by any user or other third party of any Work supplied to Buyer under these terms to the extent such damages were sustained due to non-compliance with the Blade Handling Warning and Disclaimer, these Terms or applicable law.
24. SELLERS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SELLER’S LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF, CONNECTED WITH, OR RESULTING FROM THESE TERMS OR ANY PURCHASE ORDER, SALES CONFIRMATION GOVERNED HEREBY, OR FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING, OR FROM THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURE, SALE, DELIVERY, RESALE, REPAIR OR USE OF ANY WORK FURNISHED UNDER ANY OF THE FOREGOING SHALL IN NO CASE EXCEED THE PRICE ACTUALLY PAID BY BUYER ALLOCABLE TO THE PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR PORTION(S) THEREOF WHICH GIVES RISE TO THE CLAIM. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING IN THESE TERMS TO THE CONTRARY, SELLER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUES OR LOSS OF USE OF ANY PROPERTY OR CAPITAL OF BUYER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGESHAS BEEN DISCLOSED TO SELLER IN ADVANCE OR COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY FORESEEN BY SELLER. THESE EXCLUSIONS OF TYPES OF DAMAGES AND LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY. THESE EXCLUSIONS OF DAMAGES SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY UNDER THESE TERMS.
25. OBSOLESCENCE - Seller makes no guarantee or warranty regarding future obsolescence and shall not be liable for any damages, direct, indirect or consequential, for the obsolescence of any Work, or any device or component contained therein. Further Seller shall not be liable for any costs to retrofit or redesign product that not eligible for the Limited Warranty. Where replacement of an obsolete part may be achieved with an interchangeable component part, and the cost of that interchangeable part is the same or less than the obsolete part, Seller may, in its sole discretion incorporate that part in any future Work or repair provided to Buyer by Seller. Seller shall not be liable for consequential expenses encountered in any termination, partial termination, or extension of a contract due to obsolescence.
26. LEASE OF PRODUCTS – Seller may offer, and Buyer may accept, to lease certain Products (the "Leased Products") as set forth and agreed in the Sales Confirmation. In addition to all other provisions contained in these Terms, the following provisions (the "Lease Terms") will apply to any Leased Products leased by Seller to Buyer hereunder. In the case of a conflict or inconsistency between these Lease Terms and the any other provisions under these Terms, the Lease Terms shall control.
a. RENT - Buyer shall pay to Seller, as rent for the Leased Products, the amount set forth on the Sales Confirmation, invoice or other document provided to Buyer by Seller in connection therewith (the "Rent"). Interest penalty shall be assessed on unpaid invoices once they are overdue at a rate of 1.5% per month including pro rata interest for any portions of a month that such unpaid invoices are overdue. For the avoidance of doubt, all other remedies available to Seller for Buyer's default in payment under Section 4 of this Agreement shall be available to Seller in the case of Buyer's default in the payment of Rent.
b. OWNERSHIP - The Leased Products are, and at all times shall remain, the property of Seller, notwithstanding that they may become in some manner affixed to realty. Upon request by Seller, the Buyer agrees to execute a financing statement suitable for filing showing Seller's interest in the Leased Products.
Blade Handling Warning and Disclaimer
Caution! KASCO blades are VERY SHARP!
KASCO blades are designed to slice through tough surfaces. To do this, they must be very sharp. Always handle KASCO blades with respect and caution.
Improper handling, installation, or care of KASCO blades may result in serious personal injury or death.
Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the equipment in which the blade is installed for safe installation and care. Failure to install this blade properly may result in the blade releasing or projecting forcefully from the equipment, breaking, splintering, or moving in an unpredictable or unstable manner, which may injure the operator or others in the vicinity.
Operators should follow all equipment instructions for safe operation, including using safeguards put in place by the equipment manufacturer and wearing protective gear. Failure to properly maintain your equipment may result in undue wear and tear on the KASCO blade, which could increase the potential risks identified above.
By purchasing and using this KASCO blade, you acknowledge that you are responsible for selecting a blade that is compatible with your equipment and for installing and operating it properly. KASCO is not liable for damages or harm that results from your use of KASCO blades in incompatible equipment or from improper installation, maintenance, or operation of the equipment or your KASCO blade.