D2 (Cr12MoV) or H13 blades

Most industrial buyers do not search for “a shear blade” — they search for the blade that fits the machine already in their yard: “replacement blades for Harris shear”, “Lefort shear baler blades”, “Genesis mobile shear teeth”. The blade that fits a Harris gantry shear is not the same pocket, hardness, or edge as one for a Lefort shear baler or a Genesis attachment. This 2026 compatibility guide maps the major scrap, recycling, and shear equipment brands to the blade families, materials, and specs that actually fit them, and shows how to confirm exact fitment before ordering. Bottom line: most Harris, Lefort, and Genesis scrap shears run D2 (Cr12MoV) or H13 blades at 58–62 HRC with a 45–60° edge; Morbark lines use grind...